Shen Yunchu was a little stunned at this moment.
Even Qiao Wengang, who was playing with Lihua, was somewhat dazed as well.
Just how capable was her mother, really?
First, Director Li and his wife came to the hospital to visit them. That alone could be explained—after all, Li Jiaojiao was their daughter’s classmate, so there was at least some connection.
But what was strange was that not only were Director Li and his wife very approachable, their attitude toward the old lady was also hard to read—it seemed extremely respectful.
That was already quite odd.
What shocked them the most was the smiling, fox-like man in front of them when they saw the exquisite business card he handed over…
The couple even nervously wiped their hands before taking it.
On the card were the words: “President, Citibank Jincheng Branch.”
The young couple were completely stunned. They exchanged a glance—both of them worked at factories, and they had heard their leaders complain bitterly that trying to meet the president of Citibank to apply for a loan was harder than climbing to the heavens.
And yet now, this president was standing right in front of them, very much alive, and treating them with great respect.
“I wish you a speedy recovery. If you need any help, feel free to call me anytime at this number.”
President Liao was not speaking empty courtesies—this was his most sincere promise.
These people in front of him were all relatives of the old lady.
After leaving the ward, President Liao even personally went to see the director of Central Hospital and said, “Didn’t your hospital apply earlier for a loan of five hundred thousand yuan? You can submit the paperwork now. I’ll have our bank process it as quickly as possible.”
The hospital director shot to his feet in shock. Previously, the hospital had applied countless times, only to be rejected every single time.
But now…
Thinking of that purple five-yuan banknote, he felt full of confidence. “Thank you, but our hospital currently has a benefactor investing in us, so we don’t have any funding pressure for the time being.”
President Liao froze for a moment.
Then an expression of sudden understanding appeared on his face. Indeed—there was that generous old lady. Back then, the Director Li who had accompanied the old lady had received fifty yuan from her right on the spot!
If she was now staying at Central Hospital, she certainly would not be stingy either.
So he probed tentatively, “Is this benefactor of yours an elderly lady with an outstanding bearing?”
The hospital director was a shrewd man as well. At this point, he already understood and said directly, “Could it be…?”
After saying that, he slapped his thigh. “No wonder you’re being so decisive with the money! So it’s because of that old lady.”
The two looked at each other and smiled, burying the hatchet and suddenly drawing much closer.
The director then asked, “But, brother, give me a hint—just who exactly is this old lady? How can she be so generous?”
President Liao shook his head. He didn’t know either. He only revealed one thing: “In short, there’s just one thing I can remind you—maintain your relationship with her well, and your hospital will never be short of money in the future.”
The two chatted amiably, and the director personally escorted President Liao out of the hospital.
Some other hospital staff saw this and praised the director for his abilities, saying that he had even managed to invite the president of Citibank—surely that earlier loan would now go through.
The director shook his head with the air of a lofty expert. “You all… your level of understanding is not there yet. I didn’t invite him. He was willing to lend, but I refused.”
Leaving just that sentence behind, everyone looked at one another in shock.
“So the director means that the president of Citibank came on his own initiative? My god, that’s unbelievable! And the director actually turned down a loan from Citibank?”
“What does that mean?” someone asked.
Someone immediately chimed in, “It means our hospital isn’t short of money!”
(End of Chapter)