Zhao Zhiyi was deeply moved and patted Lu Yuan on the shoulder, saying, "Gold shines wherever it is. Since your ambition is not in the military, I will not force you. If you change your mind one day, you can come to me anytime."
"Thank you, sir!"
"Don't call me 'Commander.' Your father and I are brothers who have shared life and death. From now on, call me Uncle."
Lu Yuan seized the opportunity and said, "Thank you, Uncle."
Gao Weishan handed over the medicine bottle and the box containing the Ganoderma lucidum.
"This is a gift from your nephew and niece-in-law. The pills are the tonic you just took. This medicine is very effective. You don't need to take it every day. Take it once a month. After three doses, your health problems will be eliminated, and you won't need to take it anymore."
"And there's Ganoderma lucidum. You can boil it in water and drink it. It can treat your cough and also prevent some diseases."
"Okay, okay, thank you, my nephew and his wife."
I am truly grateful. As long as there are no health problems, he can continue working until retirement, and who knows, he might even advance further.
Lu Yuan and his wife strolled around the military base under Xiao Biyun's guidance, but they didn't dare to wander around. They only walked within the designated area.
Lu Yuan took the opportunity to reminisce about his time in the military.
In the commander's office, Gao Weishan handed the work plan he had written overnight to Zhao Zhiyi, gave a military salute, and said, "Please approve, Commander."
When it came to work, the two became extremely serious, transforming from close brothers who had shared hardships into superiors and subordinates.
Zhao Zhiyi carefully examined his proposal, his brow furrowed. "You want to set up a sanatorium for senior officers in the Changhe Brigade? You really don't want to go back to the military hospital?"
Gao Weishan had already prepared his explanation: "I admit I have selfish motives, but you should also know me. I won't joke about work."
That place is indeed suitable for recuperation. You know about Biyun and my situation. Perhaps you think it's because we found Ayuan, but actually, before we found out Ayuan was our son, Biyun's health had already been almost completely restored there, and most of my gray hair had turned black.”
Zhao Zhiyi pondered for a moment, “So that’s how it is. But even so, it’s not realistic to set up a sanatorium there. It’s too far away. It would be fine if it were in the suburbs or surrounding areas of the provincial capital, but it’s so far away, especially for a sanatorium for senior cadres. Sending an old cadre there would require guards and other security measures, and the corresponding logistical support would also have to be in place. Lao Gao, this is a difficult matter.”
“It’s not difficult. Haven’t you always wanted to set up another special operations force? Why not do it together? It’s remote and secluded there. We can send manpower there under the guise of a sanatorium.”
Zhao Zhiyi seemed to be deep in thought, and had to admit that these words had indeed moved him.
"Let me think about it."
Gao Weishan nodded. "Okay, think it over carefully and give me an answer as soon as possible. Don't worry, as long as you agree, I will definitely handle the sanatorium matter perfectly for you."
Back home, Gao Weishan told his son and daughter-in-law about his idea. Lu Yuan asked in surprise, "Dad, you mean to build this sanatorium in our village?"
Gao Weishan nodded. "Yes, that's the plan. If this works out, I'll become the dean, and I won't have to go back to the provincial capital to work anymore. I can stay with your mother and you guys in Changhe Brigade."
"That would be great, but Dad, the Changhe Brigade is so far from the provincial capital's military region, and transportation is inconvenient. Will the commander agree to this?"
Gao Weishan chuckled and said, "They'll probably agree."
He couldn't say that the sanatorium was a front for something else, that the real purpose was to train an excellent special operations force there.
The establishment of this force provides a strong backing for the commander and his leadership, ensuring that no one will dare to easily challenge their position in the future.
“Your mother and I are a good example. We both recovered our health in Changhe Brigade. I also told the leaders that it is a beautiful place with clear waters and green mountains, which is very suitable for recuperation. Many retired cadres are in poor health now. Going to other sanatoriums is just for old age. Our place is different. It can really help you recover your health. The leaders above will most likely agree.”
The young couple exchanged a glance and smiled helplessly. The reason their health had improved was due to the effects of the spiritual spring water, not because of the beautiful scenery of Changhe Brigade.
But they can't say these things.
However, this is a good thing, both for them and for the Changhe Brigade.
The sanatorium was built in their village, and all the living supplies needed for the sanatorium will have to be purchased from outside. If his father is the director, it would be reasonable for him and the villagers to have this opportunity to supply supplies.
Moreover, everything his wife grows in her space is of high quality; long-term consumption truly has health benefits. It would be perfect for the people in the sanatorium.
Another project is building a sanatorium for senior officials. That's a huge project. If he can get the job, he can make a fortune in the open and honest way, and the villagers can also benefit from it.
Most importantly, it's a sanatorium for high-ranking officials. Wow, high-ranking officials, every single one of them is a big shot. Getting to know a few of them will make things convenient for you for life.
Lu Yuan became more and more excited as he thought about it. He said, "Dad, if this project succeeds, could you give me the job of building the sanatorium?"
"Do you understand construction engineering?" Gao Weishan asked.
Lu Yuan replied without any modesty, "I know a little, but my specialty is design. That's why I don't dare to be high-profile right now, otherwise I could build my house very beautifully."
Gao Weishan's eyes lit up. They were worried that the Construction Bureau didn't have its own people. If his son really knew about construction, then this job would be perfect for him.
After all, setting up a training base in a sanatorium requires absolutely reliable personnel.
But my son didn't get much formal education growing up, so does he really understand architecture? This is quite different from building houses in the countryside.
But then I thought about my son's abilities, and it didn't seem so strange that he could do anything.
Seeing that his father remained silent for a long time, Lu Yuan knew he was struggling with something, so he said again,
"Dad, if you're worried, I'll draw up a design for you later. If you think it's okay, then use me; if not, then forget it."
"Okay, then you can prepare a design first and let me see." He suddenly felt a bit looking forward to his son's design.
Lu Yuan acted immediately, pulling his wife back to their room to draw up design plans.
In his past life, he was a bodyguard and had an ambiguous relationship with his young mistress. When she was feeling lazy, she would usually leave her work to him.
He's involved in various industries, including construction, though not directly involved in it, but he's responsible for quality control and other aspects. This requires expertise and forces him to learn and improve.
In addition, he also admired the young lady, and she required him to do things perfectly. So he put in a lot of effort to become more professional, and he practically forced himself to become a professional instead of a novice.
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