After chatting for a few minutes, Xiao Li said goodbye and left. The fact that Lao Wen is still in good health further suggests that his death was not simple.
With nothing to do, Xiaoli started thinking about the garden. It was springtime, the perfect season for planting flowers, and the garden couldn't be left to fall into disrepair.
She went to the director's office again, but found it empty. The director was quite frightened; whenever he was in the nursing home and heard Xiao Li give instructions, he would unconsciously do as she said.
So he quickly went home, no longer daring to stay in the nursing home.
"Ring ring..."
The dean shuddered, and when he looked, it was indeed Xiao Li calling. He answered the call almost without thinking.
"Dean, where are you? Come back quickly, I need to talk to you."
"Okay, okay, I'll be right back."
After hanging up the phone, the dean slapped himself hard. How could he have agreed to go back?
His mind wouldn't allow it, but his body was very obedient.
He quickly drove his little four-wheeled vehicle back to the nursing home.
Xiao Li was sitting in his office drinking tea.
"Director, I've been free lately and would like to work for the nursing home. Let's make this position a consultant, and you can decide on the salary."
The dean wiped the sweat from his brow. "How about five thousand a month, oh no, ten thousand?"
Xiao Li glanced at him but didn't say anything.
"How about... 20,000?"
Xiao Li stroked her chin. "Alright, here's my bank card. Remember to deposit the money into it on time every month."
The dean took the bank card number and nodded respectfully.
"Okay, okay. I'll notify the HR department right away and publish your position."
Xiao Li nodded; the dean was quite pragmatic.
Everyone was astonished to learn that Xiao Li had become a consultant at the nursing home. It was the first time they had ever heard of someone working while living in a nursing home.
"Now we don't have to hand over money, and we even have to pay her a salary. We've really hit the jackpot."
"Yes, yes, I'm so envious."
"It's a pity we're not in good health. Look at how nimble they are, they must be very strong."
There were some whispers, but most were envious. Xiao Li was very satisfied. Being a consultant was great; there wasn't much work, but there was power.
The dean called a meeting with all the staff. After Xiaoli introduced herself, she issued the first instruction.
"Now, one caregiver stays in each area, and the rest of the caregivers gather in the garden."
Today I have to turn the garden upside down again, pull up all the plants and throw them away, and replant the flowers I bought.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Why were the nursing home caregivers not taking care of the elderly, but instead planting flowers?
But since everyone is getting paid, there's not much we can say; we just have to go along with whatever the boss says.
Xiao Li re-divided the garden and directed everyone to work, keeping them very busy.
The garden was quickly transformed, now featuring not only lawns for relaxation and play, but also various flowers, shrubs, pavilions for rest, and benches along the walkways...
One order after another was issued, and truckloads of supplies were purchased.
The elderly quickly noticed the changes, starting with the food. Every day they had a variety of vegetables, fruits, and meats.
Not only are there many varieties, but they also taste exceptionally good.
Then there's the room's bedding and supplies, which have been upgraded more than double in quality. All the old, worn-out, and broken ones have been thrown away and replaced with new ones.
Each room is also equipped with a television, radio, and Wi-Fi.
Buildings are under construction on the adjacent vacant land, and I heard that everyone will be able to get a room in the future.
Xiao Li not only built new houses, but she also built various entertainment venues, such as chess and card rooms, gyms, karaoke bars, teahouses, small cinemas, and so on.
Most importantly, the artificial lake is taking shape, with a pebble path laid alongside it, leading through the garden.
The dean stared at his bank card, now drastically reduced in value, and felt like crying. His money was gone just like that, but he couldn't muster the slightest desire to resist.
The caregivers are exhausted every day. They not only have to take care of the elderly, but they also have their wages deducted if they are found to be abusing them.
Then the next day I had to go to change shifts and renovate the nursing home. It was a really tough day.
However, considering the dean's offer to raise their salaries, they tolerated it, since high-paying jobs are really hard to find.
And after the nursing home was renovated, they lived comfortably, didn't they?
Xiao Li surveyed the garden, which had been successfully renovated. She sat on a swing and swung around, feeling the gentle breeze and cool breeze.
Suddenly, she was awakened by a cry.
I had just unknowingly fallen asleep, and by the lake, an old woman with a full head of white hair was sobbing softly.
"My son, I can't go on living. When will you come to pick me up?"
Xiao Li was puzzled. She had already implemented sweeping reforms, yet someone still dared to mistreat the elderly?
"My children, you've all forgotten your mother. I miss you all. Waaah..."
Xiao Li understood: the elderly people had improved their living conditions, but their spirits were impoverished.
The years not only leave their mark on the body, but also desolate the spiritual world of the elderly.
But entertainment venues have already been built. How can we ensure that the elderly have something to do, something to contribute, and something to achieve in their later years?
Xiao Li needs to think this through carefully.
"Old Xiao, I've come to find you for a walk."
Xiao Li looked at the energetic Lao Wen. Lao Wen had given her a lot of ideas during this time, and those pavilions, towers, corridors and greenery were all designed by Lao Wen.
"Old Wen is a talented person, we can't let him go to waste."
She had an idea: why not make use of talented people?
The dean's bank account was almost empty recently, and she was just thinking of getting a sponsorship so she could support herself.
"Old Wen, you graduated with a degree in architecture, right?"
Old Wen looked nostalgic and said proudly, "Yes, the famous S Hotel in this city was designed under my leadership."
"Alright, then you can bring your people tomorrow and build an automatic bathhouse on the open space."
Xiaoli had this idea for a long time. As the elderly get older, they suffer from many illnesses and some inevitably lose their ability to take care of themselves. All of this depends on caregivers.
Over time, caregivers inevitably become impatient, which is one aspect of their poor attitude.
Moreover, the inability to take care of oneself is also the beginning of the elderly losing their dignity.
Old Wen was taken aback. Building houses was no problem, but building a fully automatic bathtub was a bit of a stretch.
Xiao Li took out a design drawing. "Can you make it by following this?"
Old Wen's eyes lit up. This blueprint is really amazing!
He forgot why he came here, took the blueprints and went back. After studying them for three days, he started working.
Wen Jinzhou, as expected of someone who has built skyscrapers, creates incredibly creative new buildings that are practically works of art.
The fully automatic bathroom was quickly built, and Xiaoli personally demonstrated it. All the facilities inside were automated, with gentle and mild pressure. It was even more comfortable than the pressure of a real person.
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