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When this was mentioned, Xu Liang became alert again.
The hot tea was steaming at her lips. She blew on it gently and took a sip.
"Why do you ask that?"
Qi Yu half-closed his eyes and leaned naturally on the sofa, as if he was simply concerned and had no intention of prying into other people's affairs.
"Aren't you supposed to be helping Mr. Xu? If I don't get to know her better, what if Tong Xin can't get to level 4 this time? Wouldn't that make me the one who's responsible?"
Listen, how flawless it is.
It’s a pity that Xu Liang has never been someone who trusts him easily.
Considering that the nursing home needed Qi Yu's help, Xu Liang took another sip of tea.
Without the boiling hot temperature, the tea had a strong bitter taste in the mouth.
She frowned subconsciously and put the tea back on the coffee table.
"I probably have no choice in this matter. I must tell Mr. Qi, but we can try something different."
Qi Yu's gaze shifted from her to the tea, and then back to her again.
"you say."
But the way she played was completely beyond his expectations.
He thought a stubborn woman like Xu Liang would like ordinary ways of playing.
She is different and novel——
Rock, paper, scissors, whoever loses wins.
This kind of gameplay involves probabilities that cannot be accurately estimated, but you don’t have to worry about getting yourself involved.
But she didn't care at all as she pushed against his face.
Qi Yu agreed.
"What's the bet?" he asked.
Xu Liang sat up straight, stretched out his long legs, and deliberately waved them in front of him.
There was a hint of provocation in his eyes as he glanced sideways.
Just like the look on his face when he was sitting in the audience listening to her speech on the day of the forum.
Now it's completely returned to him.
"If I win, you get to talk about your company's progress first. If you win, I get to talk first. How's that? Fair, right?"
In fact, the order of priority at this moment does not mean much, Xu Liang just wants to suppress him.
Qi Yu didn't answer, but his actions agreed to her.
But the result was slightly unsatisfactory——
Heo Kyung won the game of rock-paper-scissors.
It also means she lost.
Qi Yu shook his clenched fist, slightly proud: "Go ahead, Mr. Xu, I'm all ears."
…
The next morning, Qi Yu accompanied Xu Liang to Yian.
When all the employees received the news that Xu Liang was coming to Yian to inspect and make suggestions, their first reaction was disbelief.
Assistant Liu inquired about the actual situation overnight and received a positive response.
Until 'Xu Kyung' really appeared in Yian Building with 'Qi Yu'.
Not only the employees at the door, but even Assistant Liu who arrived early could not believe that they would see such a harmonious scene.
He vaguely worried that harmony was the prelude to storm.
Qi Yu glanced at Liu Zhu in the quiet atmosphere, and as he and Xu Liang were about to enter the elevator, he reflexively called Liu Zhu:
"Assistant Liu, come with me."
However, as soon as the words came out, everyone was stunned.
Liu Zhu's confused eyes wandered between the two of them, not knowing whether he should move forward.
Xu Liang's pace was also disrupted, and he glared at the culprit in panic.
He quickly added, "Assistant Liu, let's go upstairs together."
Only after Qi Yu gave the order did Liu Zhu follow.
At the elevator entrance on the 32nd floor, Xu Liang asked Assistant Liu to prepare the car first, and Qi Yu said he wanted to take her to a retirement community.
The two returned to Qi Yu's office first.
Qi Yu accurately found the required information from the pile of documents on the table and handed it to Xu Liang.
"These are daily tasks. It's not too busy lately. Assistant Liu will report to you in detail on the development of some new projects. If you have any questions, please let me know immediately. Every two weeks, I will analyze the financial statements with CFO Li. I think Mr. Xu has had this experience at the nursing home. Don't worry, I will also go over it with you in advance."
Xu Liang flipped through the pages one by one. The document contained very detailed work regulations.
Qi Yu continued, "I occasionally interview new project leaders, but there shouldn't be any important interviews recently. I also have meetings with investors and the board of directors. If a meeting is really necessary, I will come ahead to assist you."
With everything going smoothly, Xu Liang had no doubts.
But she suddenly took out yesterday's financial report and took out the paper that was tucked inside.
"I have no problem with your work, but I still have questions about this piece of paper."
Xu Liang checked the contents of the paper and pushed it towards Qi Yu: "What is this?"
Yikan has now been acquired by Tongxin and bears Tongxin's name, so she naturally has to find out.
Suddenly, she saw Qi Yu's face change, and he quickly snatched the paper away. A guilty and unnatural look appeared on her face.
I thought Qi Yu would keep it a secret, but he chose to explain.
He said that this was an accidental car accident involving Zhang Qilin that Assistant Liu had investigated. Nothing serious happened and Zhang Qilin only had minor skin abrasions.
He investigated these things only because he had a strong desire to acquire Yikan at that time.
Xu Liang was skeptical and continued to ask, "Then why did you acquire Yikang? I don't think that area is popular for high-tech elderly care."
This is also the doubt she has always had.
Qi Yu crumpled the paper into a ball and threw it into the trash can. He turned sideways, so Xu Liang couldn't see his face clearly. He could only hear his hushed voice: "I acquired Yikang not to build a retirement community, but to create an industrial park. After all, Yian's products still need local research and development."
“…”
Xu Liang stopped talking.
Although it was not aimed at her, it was also for the purpose of developing those technological products.
She thought again of the robot in yesterday's proposal.
An urge surged in my chest and I wanted to ask, but at this moment, Liu Zhu's phone rang.
The car was ready, waiting for the two of them to come downstairs.
The topics that were not spoken out were also strangled in the cradle.
…
Xu Kyung has never set foot in Yian's retirement community.
She had only seen it in the much-hyped promotional videos.
In my impression, the promotional video focused on introducing the technological and intelligent equipment in the retirement community. Almost the entire video was about the convenience of the products, and it completely lacked the most basic humanistic care.
Coupled with the stereotype of Qi Yu in her eyes, it was difficult for Xu Liang to have a good impression of Yian's retirement community.
Compared to Tongxin's simplicity and warmth, this place is indeed much smarter.
There is a front desk staff on duty in the lobby, and a large LED screen on the side provides real-time information about the living environment in the retirement community.
Qi Yu chose a very good location, facing the sun and bright, with exquisite decoration and spacious space.
It has almost complete facilities, including restaurants, lounges, activity rooms, medical rooms, etc.
Each area is equipped with a large screen, each area is equipped with smart products, and even the medical area has smart medical equipment.
The restaurant's large screen displays the day's fixed menu. Qi Yu said that it was determined based on the elderly's body structure and digestive capacity; the activity room's large screen displays the entertainment programs open that day, with fixed times written on them; the medical room's electronic system updates each elderly person's vital signs in real time.
Qi Yu also said that the rooms are equipped with cameras with no blind spots, and the system will automatically determine whether there will be risks, and will notify the nurses in time when risks occur.
Xu Liang also discovered that there were not many caregivers here. When the elderly were having fun in the activity room, the caregivers just waited on the side and accompanied the elderly away after they were done.
At the same time, the elderly here don't talk much to each other, and few play chess or cards. When the rest bell rings, they will automatically end their rest and go back to their rooms.
Every elderly person wears a smart bracelet on their wrist, and they seem to prefer chatting with the voice assistant in the smart bracelet.
If robots were deployed, the elderly here would probably communicate less with each other, and the caregivers would be more likely to follow routines, like humanoid machines.
Xu Liang pulled Qi Yu to the balcony and questioned him again, "Qi Yu, don't you think this kind of old age life is too mechanical?"
She didn't call him Mr. Qi, but called him by his name directly.
The sunlight filters in, illuminating the entire corridor, but it fails to imbue it with enough vitality. This area where the elderly live is like a precision-cast greenhouse.
Qi Yu looked at the clean and tidy corridor and was silent for a while before speaking: "I believe that living a regular and healthy life can help every elderly person stay healthier."
"But have you ever considered that every elderly person has a different lifestyle, and everyone has different preferences and tastes? Have you ever considered that some elderly people may not like the dishes you display on the big screen, or that some may be allergic to certain foods?"
"Yes, the smart bracelets you give them are very advanced. They can immediately notify doctors and nurses of any abnormalities in their vital signs, which is great. However, medical care in a nursing home is only a small part of the picture. What's more important is the lives of the elderly. Look at those caregivers, everything they do is just mechanically following the instructions. Most elderly people would rather chat with voice assistants than interact with other residents in the nursing home. Don't you think this is a problem?"
Before coming to the community, Xu Liang hated Yian’s focus on technology and its cold, indifferent attitude; after coming here, she felt more sympathetic towards every elderly person living here.
It is true that technology has brought convenience, but an environment without humanity beyond convenience will only make lonely elderly people more lonely.
My grandparents once said that the existence of nursing homes is to meet the needs of every elderly person and provide them with a warm and healthy old age.
Therefore, humanistic care is of vital importance.
"Qi Yu, they are human beings, vibrant and ever-changing individuals. If we try to frame their lives and prescribe so-called healthy living, then what's the difference between a nursing home and a production line?"
Xu Liang kept frowning, with a hint of pity in his eyes.
Qi Yu knew that it was directed at those old people, and it was the first time he saw this expression on his face.
But he also has his own persistence.
"However, such a regular life and routine can reduce many risks, such as disputes between the elderly and physical discomfort caused by excessive food intake. We also register the elderly's allergies to medications and foods before admission, so allergies are unlikely to occur. This arrangement can also reduce the burden on caregivers, save human resources, and indirectly reduce the risk of falls or burns for the elderly."
"Then let me ask you, if you were managed like this, would you be happy?" Xu Liang said, trying his best to control his temper.
Qi Yu wanted to refute that he liked such an efficient and regular life, but after a slight pause, he swallowed his words.
He clenched his palms slightly and swallowed quietly.
When he spoke again, his tone had softened significantly: "So, how do you think we should manage the nursing home?"
Xu Liang didn't know if she was influenced by these old people, but a surge of urges emerged in her mind, and she made a somewhat ridiculous request to Qi Yu.
"I'm going to renovate the retirement community, and you fully cooperate with me."
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