Returning wealthy individuals develop their hometowns and become rich in the 1980s

"Does your Nanshan County Health Bureau have any sense of organization and discipline at all?!"

Upon hearing his superior's words, Luo Jun, the director of the Nanshan County Health Bureau, broke out in a sweat and hurriedly denied it, saying, "Director Liao, that's not true. Nanshan County hasn't purchased any supplies or equipment. Who told you such nonsense!"

"Still saying no? Without the Tuogang Customs, how could they conjure up a batch of medical equipment and medicine out of thin air for you? They're just bored and making fun of you. Does your Nanshan County People's Hospital even have a person named Guo Kun?"

Luo Jun's mind raced. "Guo Kun? Oh, he's the vice president of our county's People's Hospital. You mean, Guo Kun was the one who purchased the medical equipment and medicines? Director Liao, that's even more impossible. Guo Kun doesn't have that kind of influence. Besides, even if he did, he'd need foreign exchange to make those purchases!"

Liao Yonggui didn't waste any more words with him. He told Luo Jun on the phone, "Take Guo Kun to the Municipal Bureau immediately and tell him to bring over all the customs documents and stuff. Be quick!"

"Okay, Director Liao, I'll go and take the people to the Municipal Bureau right away." After hanging up the phone, Luo Jun was completely confused. What was going on? Who would believe that Guo Kun could purchase a batch of medical equipment from Hong Kong!

Luo Jun immediately got into the bureau's Shanghai-plated car, number 760, and headed straight for the county hospital. Upon arrival, he went straight to Guo Kun's office. Guo Kun had just finished a meeting and was drinking tea while reviewing some documents submitted by his departments when the door was suddenly pushed open.

"Director Luo, what brings you here?" Guo Kun greeted him with a smile as he saw that it was his superior, Director Luo Jun.

Luo Jun sat down in the main seat of the sofa with an air of nonchalance, and teased Guo Kun, who was about to pour tea, "Old Guo, you're doing a great job as the vice dean!"

Guo Kun was puzzled by Luo Jun's words and could only smile and reply, "Director Luo, you're being disingenuous. I was just doing my duty."

"You're capable enough to directly purchase medical equipment and medicines from Hong Kong. If you put in a little more effort, you could become the bureau chief!"

Luo Jun tapped his fingers on the coffee table and asked Guo Kun in a serious tone, "Tell me, what's going on with this batch of equipment and medicine? You're not colluding with foreign forces, are you?"

"Oh dear! Director Luo, you're wronging me! I wouldn't dare!"

"Then tell me, where did you get the connections to transport such a large batch of medical equipment and medicine from Hong Kong? Who approved the foreign exchange for you? Explain yourself!"

Upon hearing this, Guo Kun smiled and said, "Director Luo, you've probably misunderstood. Please listen to me."

"Be serious, Comrade Guo Kun. This matter concerns your political future. I'm here on behalf of the organization to inquire about you," Luo Jun said, his face hardening as he saw Guo Kun still smiling.

"Yes, I accept the organization's investigation," Guo Kun replied seriously, his smile fading. "This batch of supplies was specially purchased from Japan and transported to Hong Kong by Comrade Chen Dong, a returned overseas Chinese, to express his gratitude to the county hospital for treating his cousin, Comrade Chen Lianxiang!"

"Overseas Chinese who returned to China, you mean that family who were taken in for questioning by the county police station a while ago?"

"Yes, that's the one," Guo Kun replied. "His cousin, Chen Lianxiang, from Lianzhai Village in Jiping Commune, accidentally ingested pesticide and was sent to our county's People's Hospital. Our hospital mobilized all departments to do their best to treat her, and she has now recovered and been discharged!"

"To express his gratitude, Comrade Chen Dong said on the day Comrade Chen Lianxiang regained consciousness that he would personally fund the purchase of a batch of medical equipment and medicines for the county hospital. I was so busy that I forgot to report this to you, Director Luo. I must apologize to you for this!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Jun's previously serious face immediately broke into a smile. "I forgot in my busy schedule! I think you, Lao Guo, are planning to hog all the benefits!"

Guo Kun dared not accept Luo Jun's words and hurriedly denied it, "No, Director Luo, I really forgot!"

"Whether I forgot because I was busy or not is irrelevant," Luo Jun said with a smile and a shake of his head. "Customs called the Municipal Health Bureau, and Director Liao already knows. He wants me to take you with the customs documents to the Municipal Bureau to see him immediately!"

"What can I say to you, Lao Guo? Couldn't you have at least given me a heads-up? Now look what's happened! The municipal bureau has already taken care of things, what's left for your county hospital!"

Luo Jun, with a tone of exasperation, pointed at Guo Kun. Guo Kun awkwardly touched his nose and asked Luo Jun uncertainly, "Director Luo, that can't be right. Comrade Chen Dong specifically requested this donation to our county's People's Hospital. Would the Municipal Bureau really stop us?"

"You should be secretly glad that the Municipal Bureau didn't intercept everything directly. Your county-level hospital in Nanshan County uses better equipment than the Municipal Central Hospital. Do you think the people at the Municipal Central Hospital will complain to the Municipal Bureau? Will the Municipal Bureau speak for you or for the people at the Municipal Central Hospital?"

"How many patients can a county-level local hospital handle, and how many patients can a city center hospital handle? Are they comparable?"

Guo Kun was in a hurry. According to Director Luo Jun, the Municipal Bureau was going to intercept the shipment directly. In fact, he had received a message from Chen Dong three days ago, saying that the batch of equipment was about to arrive at the port and that the customs would transport it over by truck.

Guo Kun originally planned to quietly distribute the supplies to various departments before reporting to the county health bureau. However, the customs directly called the municipal health bureau. Now, he probably won't get much of the supplies.

Just as Guo Kun was about to follow Luo Jun out, Chen Dong came upstairs with his wife and children. He smiled and said to Guo Kun, "Dean Guo, I received a satellite phone call. The equipment has arrived at the port. I have already called the port and asked them to bring it directly to the county hospital. You should quickly organize the manpower to unload the equipment and medicines."

A forced smile, more like a grimace, appeared on Guo Kun's face as he said to Chen Dong, "Comrade Chen, I doubt that batch of equipment will reach our county hospital. I appreciate your kindness!"

Chen Dong frowned and asked, "Dean Guo, what do you mean by that? Are you complaining that the supplies I donated were too few?"

"No, no, Comrade Chen, please don't misunderstand. It's like this," Guo Kun glanced at Luo Jun standing to the side, "This is Director Luo of the County Health Bureau. The Municipal Health Bureau has already learned that our county hospital is about to receive this batch of equipment and medicines, and has asked me to go to the city to coordinate the distribution."

Guo Kun tried to be as subtle as possible, but Chen Dong still understood the meaning behind Guo Kun's words. He immediately stopped smiling and said to Guo Kun, "Dean Guo, I have designated this batch of supplies to be donated to Nanshan County People's Hospital."

"I won't allow anyone to come without my permission!"