Extra 3
Xu Liang and Qi Yu obtained their marriage certificate in a very low-key manner, and almost no one knew about it except their parents and some relatives and friends.
As for the wedding, Xu Liang is not in a hurry.
I want to wait until the dual-track community is fully implemented before making any decision.
As long as they understand each other's feelings, the form is far less important than the current career.
Qi Yu originally wanted to discuss it with her again, after all, a wedding only happens once in a lifetime.
But Xu Liang said that if they got married now, it might be easier for people to find fault with them and pick on the dual-track community.
This is not good for Yian or Tongxin.
Qi Yu compromised.
Fortunately, both parents let them do as they pleased and just wanted to make their two children happy.
After the location of the dual-track community was determined, the joint venture parties were also negotiated, and after the qualifications for registering the company were reviewed, Xu Liang and Qi Yu became busier than before.
It is common for him to be so busy that he has no time to rest. In addition to Qingsong, Xu Liang also has to take care of the renovation of Yikan, and even has to take leave to do massage at the nursing home.
As the new year's industry forum is approaching, Xu Liang and Qi Yu are invited to attend as usual.
However, the theme this time is technological innovation, and Qi Yu, as an industry pioneer, is the main speaker.
PPT can only be completed in the cracks.
Originally, Liu Zhu said he would help Qi Yu make the PPT, but Qi Yu insisted on doing it himself and not letting anyone see it.
Xu Liang tried to sneak a peek several times, but was caught red-handed every time.
"You hid it so deeply?" Xu Liang was really curious.
Qi Yu continued to keep the secret secret, keeping it secret until it was airtight: "Leaving some surprises makes forum speeches more interesting. If you knew what the content was, you would want to sleep by then."
Xu Liang thought about it and it seemed to be the case.
…
Stepping into the conference building again, Xu Liang was a little dazed.
The last time she entered here, she and Qi Yu were real competitors.
Now... we've become lovers who are both rivals and partners.
It’s really amazing to think about it.
She came with Wang Jing.
This time, Xu Liang was the listener, wearing a simple purple suit, with his long hair neatly tied up. His already sharp eyes had become more steady.
She put on simple makeup, her eye makeup was almost invisible, but her eyebrows and eyes were still impossible to ignore.
The cold red lips added a bit of aura without being too ostentatious.
The two signed in at the entrance of the hall and were led inside.
The lights on the ceiling of the hall were dazzling, fully illuminating everyone present.
Xu Liang saw the person in the middle of the third row at a glance.
Qi Yu arrived earlier than her, so he must have come early to prepare.
Her eyes met his silently, her expression unchanged.
Qi Yu also looked at her calmly.
The two steady gazes briefly intertwined, then quietly moved away.
Heo Kyung was taken to the fourth row.
And her position was right behind Qi Yu.
After sitting down, she walked forward calmly, gently touching the tip of her tongue against the roof of her mouth, trying to stabilize the corners of her lips.
This location is well arranged.
After everyone gathered, the lights in the hall dimmed a little, and the remaining light gathered on the stage. As usual, the host introduced the theme and purpose of the forum.
The heads of several elderly care service centers came on stage.
They are all institutions that started to develop technological elderly care after Yian, and have a cooperative relationship with Yian of "you in me, me in you".
Although its reputation and word of mouth are not as good as Yian, it is also a rare fresh blood in the industry.
Xu Kyung listened carefully.
In addition to focusing on the big screen, my eyes also noticed the technological elderly care products displayed on the side of the stage.
There is an introduction in the forum manual. This is a new product display added this year. After all, traditional elderly care products and models are already very familiar in the industry, but not everyone understands technology products.
The so-called promotion naturally requires combining theory with practice.
Those cold machines stood guard in an orderly manner, like well-trained iron-blooded warriors, waiting for inspection.
Xu Jing thought that there would never be a day when he could calmly treat those cold iron tools.
However, at this moment she was not only calm, but also accepted it with pleasure.
During the time she spent with Qi Yu, they were influenced by each other, and she also understood that true humanistic elderly care is to improve various elderly care services completely from the perspective of "people".
Traditional humanities are not limited to stubborn traditions. They can accept various forms of benefits in the most inclusive way and finally integrate them into a relatively complete whole.
Humanities can accommodate everything, and technology is the most convenient and effective tool for humanities.
In fact, what she really wants is that she doesn’t want those who pursue technological retirement to ignore humanities, but rather wants a balanced integration of humanities and technology.
And her dream is on the way to realization.
The host returned to the stage with a loud voice and began to introduce Qi Yu.
When Xu Liang regained consciousness after a moment of distraction, the person in the front row had already stood up. His tall figure was wrapped in a low-key gray suit, and every corner of his figure was imbued with Qi Yu's original coldness.
Xu Kyung smelled the familiar scent of cedar.
She watched the man walk up to the stage step by step and stand on the main stage right in front of her, her eyes meeting his.
Even though Xu Liang tried his best to suppress the corners of his mouth, the effect was no longer obvious.
The apple of her cheeks pushed up uncontrollably, bending her eyes.
The man on the stage didn't avoid her gaze, just stayed in her gaze for a short while before starting his speech.
As soon as his theme came out on the screen, Xu Liang couldn't help but smile.
No wonder he was unwilling to show it to her, it turned out that he had 'borrowed' her idea.
It's like trying to completely compare the previous humanistic elderly care with the current technological elderly care.
The key driving force of the elderly care industry: technological innovation
Qi Yu's speech mainly focused on Yian's technological products.
It was just like giving her "make-up lessons" back then. The introduction was very detailed and anyone who was an expert could basically understand it.
Their smart nursing bed has been developed to the fourth generation. Measuring vital signs has become a basic item, and sleep monitoring has become the most inconspicuous feature.
The fourth generation has enabled electric body position adjustment. Some elderly people have poor respiratory function, and the nursing bed can automatically select the semi-recumbent mode. If they feel better, they can directly press the button on the side of the bed to adjust it back to the recumbent position.
Completely saves manpower at night.
The most basic smart bracelet has developed to the second generation, with the function of recording changes in the elderly's physical condition.
For some elderly people with Alzheimer's disease, in order to prevent them from getting lost, the system not only has a positioning function, but also an automatic calling function. If the system detects that the smart bracelet is more than five kilometers away from the retirement community for one hour, it will call the service station to remind staff to patrol and verify the actual situation.
Xu Liang was very interested in this bracelet.
The cost is not high and it is very convenient to carry. Tongxin can consider introducing it.
Qi Yu used examples to illustrate his theme, and Xu Liang thought that was the end of it.
I didn’t expect there was a next page in the PPT.
There was only a simple line of large characters on the huge screen:
Technology or humanities?
Xu Liang was stunned.
She heard a few people in the back seat whispering.
"Is this competition brought directly to the open?"
"Oh my god, this is a blatant provocation! Didn't they say they developed feelings for each other during their fight? Are they breaking up again?"
"I haven't heard of it. Didn't you say you were going to cooperate?"
Qi Yu's voice also rang out on the stage: "As we all know, the service forms of the elderly care industry are relatively simple. Here, I would also like to ask all my colleagues, what are your views on traditional humanistic elderly care, and what is your attitude towards technological elderly care?"
Concerned that those present might be hesitant, Qi Yu added, "This is just a joint discussion. Controversy leads to reflection, and reflection leads to progress. I want to hear your voices."
There was a brief roar from the audience, and Wang Jing asked Xu Kyung if he wanted to raise his hand and speak. Xu Kyung shook his head and said, "No rush, I want to hear other people's opinions too."
Not long after, a lady in front of Xu Liang raised her hand.
He is the head of a nursing service center. Like Tong Xin, he has always adhered to traditional nursing care.
She said, "Mr. Qi, I respect your technology-based elderly care, but I believe that traditional humanistic elderly care is still the mainstream. Compared with digital technology, I think warm humanistic care still prevails."
Qi Yu nodded.
Then a leader from a medical institution raised his hand.
He said: "I believe that technology is the mainstream trend of development. Our industry must keep pace with the times to ensure its longevity! I support technology-based elderly care."
Hands rose one after another, supporting both technology-based and humanistic approaches to elderly care. Some spoke tactfully, not denying the relationship between technology and humanities; others were sharp, acknowledging only humanities or only technology.
Suddenly, the chief physician of a hospital's acupuncture department raised her hand and said, "Mr. Qi, I think there's something wrong with your question. If you don't mind, you could replace one of the words."
It was rare to hear such a special answer, so Xu Jing fixed his eyes on that person.
Qi Yu made a 'please' gesture and said, "Please speak."
"The word between technology and humanities can be 'and' instead of 'or'." Her words were powerful and although there was some distance between them, Xu Liang could still see the confidence flashing in her eyes.
Qi Yu on the stage was also slightly surprised.
She continued, "Whether in our hospital or your nursing home, we pursue a single goal: progress. What constitutes progress? Whether it's in the humanities or technology, we've been able to gain a foothold in our industry because people need it. But progress doesn't mean abandoning it, because every elderly person's needs are different."
"For example, in hospitals, some elderly people believe that physical therapy equipment is good for their health, while others are very reluctant to use it. However, we cannot completely abandon physical therapy equipment just because of the elderly who are reluctant to use it, nor can we force those who are reluctant to use it just because of the elderly who believe in it."
"If we have to choose between the two, developing either technological or humanistic elderly care, I think the elderly care industry will see even more monotonous service forms. Only when the two seek common ground while reserving differences, learn from each other's best, and make progress together, can the elderly care industry truly progress."
A layer of admiration gradually appeared in Xu Liang's eyes.
The saying "practice makes perfect" may be referring to this female doctor.
Wang Jing, standing beside him, couldn't help but exclaim, "That's so true! I heard that Dr. Wan is only 39 years old and was just promoted to senior professor this year. It's said that she not only has some impressive publications, but she's also been awarded a Young Elite Scientist Fund. She's a national talent!"
Be neither humble nor arrogant, neither pretentious nor angry.
Xu Liang nodded, unable to look away.
It was not until Qi Yu said "thank you" to the female doctor and asked her to sit down that her figure disappeared from Xu Liang's sight.
Xu Liang looked back at the stage.
Qi Yu briefly laid the groundwork and moved the PPT to the next page.
As soon as the content came out, the whole audience was shocked.
Xu Liang's pupils also flashed.
Although it was expected, it was also unexpected.
Just like what the female doctor said, Qi Yu also wrote about "Science and Humanities".
The admiration that was about to disappear in his eyes became stronger again.
Xu Liang recalled the last time she stood on the stage and Qi Yu sat in the audience. At that time, they were firm supporters of "technology or humanities", but now, they have become the guardians of "technology and humanities".
Thinking about it now, they were not mature enough at that time, and the so-called confrontation was a bit "stupid".
The lights were clearly focused on the stage, but they fell into Xu Liang's eyes.
She no longer concealed her smile and stared at the people on the stage.
She heard him say, "I agree with Dr. Wan. Although the theme today is technological innovation, I think the most important thing is the prefix of technological innovation: the key driving force of the elderly care industry."
"A year ago, I was still a blind supporter of technology-based elderly care. At that time, I believed that technology-based elderly care would replace humanistic elderly care in the future, and I often argued with Mr. Xu."
There was a slight pause when mentioning "Mr. Xu", and their eyes met, a brief and quick spark flew between them.
Qi Yu continued, "However, when the technological elderly care that I had always believed in encountered an almost irreversible error, I finally understood how wrong it was to simply support technological elderly care while rejecting the traditional elderly care that had been practiced for many years."
The audience was silent, the uproar had died down.
Everyone was listening attentively.
He brought up the two crises that Yian had encountered, and used the humanistic advantages he had seen during his time as 'Heo Kyung' to support his views, and expressed his own opinions in a pertinent manner.
Finally, he returned to the main point: "As a pioneer in innovative technology-based elderly care, I still believe in the power of technology for elderly care. However, technology cannot become the core foundation of elderly care services. It can only serve as a driver for the rapid development of elderly care services and assist traditional elderly care, which is the core."
"Today's sharing is to encourage all colleagues to pay attention to the key to promoting the development of the elderly care industry. I hope that we can support and grow together, without abandoning the core of the elderly care industry, nor rejecting the influx of new blood!"
Before the applause from the audience started, Xu Liang raised his hand.
Everyone present remained silent, waiting for Heo Kyung's move.
The familiar people in the corner were secretly sweating.
"Are we going to quarrel again?"
"Are you still going to argue? Not really..."
Qi Yu noticed her immediately and asked with a slight smile, "Mr. Xu, what do you think?"
Xu Liang stood up, and his figure in a purple suit became the most charming focus under the spotlight.
Memories slowly flooded back into his mind, and Xu Liang spoke slowly, "I wouldn't say I have a brilliant opinion, but I just wanted to ask Mr. Qi if he has time later to give a more comprehensive presentation so that more people in the industry can understand the advantages of technology-based elderly care."
Without a deep understanding, you won't change your mind easily.
This is her personal experience.
Everyone in the audience breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, they finally stopped arguing.
Qi Yu's face showed a warm smile that was rarely seen outside, smoothing out the sharpness of his brow bones. He looked straight ahead and agreed readily: "Of course, Mr. Xu invites me so kindly, I will definitely not refuse."
Before she could speak, he continued, "If it's convenient for Mr. Xu, I'd also like to ask him to promote humanistic elderly care so that everyone can see the prospects of 'win-win cooperation.' After all, all the corrections and improvements I've made to my elderly care philosophy are thanks to Mr. Xu. Of course, I'm also honored to be able to stand by Mr. Xu's side as his husband and work with him to develop the elderly care industry we love."
Xu Liang was startled and didn't have time to think before he could hear a clamor of astonishment. Wang Jing beside him was also very surprised: "Xiao Liang, are you two married? When did this happen?!"
These voices were louder than any other time she and Qi Yu had confronted each other.
Her body was slightly dazed, and she glanced at the man on the stage. She wanted to blame him, but she accidentally met his gentle gaze.
The chatter didn't stop, but she only had him in her heart.
They looked at each other across the noisy crowd.
Xu Liang relaxed again.
Forget it, let him be high-profile this time.
Anyway, their future will definitely be full of noise and bustle.
She smiled, and she saw Qi Yu smiled too.
Everything seems to have returned to the starting point, but is still moving forward.
She noticed Qi Yu's mouth shape among the overlapping figures. Although she couldn't hear it, she understood it.
He said, "Honey, I love you."
The curve of Xu Liang's lips grew deeper and deeper, and the light in front of him was as bright as day, extremely dazzling.
She lowered her head and saw the 'Sky Mirror' exposed from her sleeves. The dazzling brilliance brought a strong impact to her vision.
She was increasingly looking forward to their future, which would be like dazzling lights, dazzling crystals, and bright roses.
…
Two years later, Qingsong Community, Huaibei City’s first dual-track retirement community, became famous in the city.
Many elderly people who pursue high-quality and youthful elderly care services have chosen Qingsong.
In addition to providing more comprehensive elderly care services to more elderly people, it also stimulates the development of the elderly economy.
Xu Liang and Qi Yu implemented a policy in Qingsong to encourage the elderly to enter social platforms to share their lives, skills and experiences, so that the elderly have another source of income in addition to their basic retirement pension. With more income, the elderly are more willing to spend and pay more attention to their own quality of life.
The number of elderly people on online platforms is increasing, and it is no longer just a place for young people. The elderly can still feel their own value in their later years, their mentality is becoming younger and stronger, and their lives in later years are becoming happier.
Xu Liang stood at the door of the activity room of Qingsong Community, looking at all kinds of elderly people. Some were cheerful, some were reserved, but they all had satisfied and happy smiles on their faces.
Xu Liang didn't go in, but watched silently.
This is exactly what she wanted to see.
'Let every elderly person spend their old age in peace.'
She did it, and she's still on her way to doing it.
The nurse who came to check on him saw Xu Kyung and greeted him warmly, "Xiao Kyung, don't you want to come in and take a look?"
Xu Liang smiled and shook his head. "I won't go in and disturb the old people. Go ahead and do your work. I'm leaving now."
Xu Liang came out of Qingsong Community and planned to go home.
When she reached the door, she ran into Qi Yu who came to pick her up.
He stood beside the passenger seat and opened the door: "Mr. Xu, are you going home?"
Xu Liang walked over with a smile and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek.
"go home."
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