Back to 2008: I Helped My Dad Become the Richest Man

Chapter 76 A Favor Leading to the Provincial Capital

On the other end of the phone, Wang Defa of the Golden Bay Hotel was processing documents in his office.

He was somewhat surprised to receive Luo Xiyuan's call.

"Mr. Luo? What a rare guest! What brings you to call me? Is it because you've released a new sausage product?"

Since their last collaboration, Wang Defa's initial admiration for the fifteen-year-old "General Manager Luo" has turned into complete respect.

He felt that this little girl's brain was simply not of a normal human nature.

"Manager Wang, let me make this brief. An elder relative of mine has developed a heart problem. The doctors at the city hospital recommended that we go to Xiehe Hospital in the provincial capital and have Professor Huang Canghai, a cardiologist, perform the surgery. However, I heard that it's very difficult to get an appointment with him."

Luo Xiyuan's tone was completely calm, as if she were discussing a business deal.

Wang Defa was stunned when he heard this.

Huang Canghai?

He knew that name all too well.

He's a top surgeon in the cardiology department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital; even provincial leaders have to wait in line for his treatment.

"Mr. Luo, you've really—found the right person, but also the wrong person." Wang Defa gave a wry smile.

"How so?"

"I found the right person because I do know Professor Huang. Our hotel hosted a provincial medical summit before, and Professor Huang was the keynote speaker. I even had drinks with him. I found the wrong person because—his appointments are really hard to get. Let alone me, even if our boss personally intervened, at most he could get me to skip the line and take a look beforehand. When it comes to surgery, you still have to follow the rules."

"I don't need him to cut in line for the surgery," Luo Xiyuan said. "I just need him to make the most authoritative diagnosis for my elder as soon as possible, and for him to be the one to perform the surgery. We can wait for the surgery, but it can't be more than a month."

Wang Defa remained silent on the other end of the phone.

This requirement sounds simple, but in reality, it is extremely difficult.

For a top talent like Huang Canghai to disrupt his own work schedule for you alone requires an immense amount of personal favor.

"Mr. Luo, this matter is a bit difficult to handle."

"Manager Wang, I know it's difficult." Luo Xiyuan's tone remained calm. "Next month, our Luo's Farm will launch a brand new high-end pork product. It's a crossbreed of purebred Danish white pigs and our local black pigs. It's purely organically raised, with a feed conversion ratio controlled at 2.8. The flavor of the meat is at least one level better than what we currently supply you."

She paused, then continued.

"This new breed, the first batch only has fifty pigs. I originally planned to keep them for my own consumption. But, if Manager Wang could do me this favor, I would exclusively supply all of these pigs to Jinhai Bay at the current price."

Wang Defa's heart skipped a beat.

Is it a grade better than the special-supply pork we have now?

He knew all too well what pork from Roche Farms meant in the city's high-end dining scene.

That's a guarantee of quality, a golden brand.

If they can secure the exclusive supply rights for that new product, Golden Bay will be able to completely crush all competitors in terms of cuisine within the next year.

This is no longer a business transaction.

This is a strategic advantage.

Wang Defa felt his breathing become a little rapid.

He knew that Luo Xiyuan was using a bargaining chip that he couldn't refuse in exchange for his favor.

"Mr. Luo, you're forcing me!" he said with a wry smile.

"I'm just showing my sincerity."

Wang Defa paced back and forth in his office twice.

Finally, he gritted his teeth.

"Alright! Mr. Luo, I'll consider you a friend! As for Professor Huang, I'll risk my reputation to get things done for you! Wait for my news!"

"Thank you, Manager Wang. Looking forward to your good news."

After hanging up the phone, Luo Xiyuan turned around and looked at her father, who was already dumbfounded.

"Dad, the matter in the provincial capital has been resolved."

Luo Xinde opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word for a long time.

He felt as if he were watching a movie.

The problem that had just made him feel like the sky was about to fall was solved so easily by his daughter with just a phone call and a few words.

He looked at his daughter and suddenly felt a little unfamiliar with her.

He realized that he had never truly understood her.

That afternoon, at Luo Xiyuan's insistence, Mr. Liu was admitted to a special needs ward at the city hospital.

Each person has a private room and a dedicated nurse to take care of them.

Luo Xinde and Li Minxia took turns caring for Luo Xiyuan at the hospital, while Luo Xiyuan traveled between the village and the city every day.

She had to remotely direct the operations of the Shanghai company while also overseeing the production of several factories at home.

Luo Wen became her "resident representative". Every day after school, the first thing she did was go to the farm to carefully record all the data of the day, organize it into a table, and hand it to her sister in the evening.

The whole family worked like a sophisticated machine, operating at high speed to address this crisis.

Two days later, Wang Defa's reply arrived.

The matter has been settled.

He used all his connections, even begging his boss, and finally managed to schedule a meeting with Professor Huang Canghai.

Next Wednesday, Professor Huang has an academic conference break and can take an hour to personally see the patient in his office at Xiehe Hospital in the provincial capital.

Upon receiving the news, Luo Xinde was so excited he almost jumped for joy.

He held the phone, repeatedly thanking Wang Defa.

Wang Defa just smiled on the other end of the phone.

"Mr. Luo, don't be so polite with me. Just remember to bring me your good pork in the future."

After hanging up the phone, Luo Xinde looked at his daughter who was reading documents and sighed sincerely.

"Daughter, in my life, I've never admired many people. You're one of them."

He used to think that having money meant being able to eat well, dress well, and hold his head high in front of the villagers.

But today, he truly understands.

Money, and the connections built upon it, can truly be a lifesaver in critical moments.

This is more useful than building a magnificent skyscraper in the village.

A family meeting was held that evening.

Luo Xiyuan, Luo Xinde, Li Minxia, ​​and Luo Wen, who were connected via video, all had very serious expressions.

"The trip to the provincial capital is settled. Dad and I will go with Grandpa Liu. Mom, you and Awen stay home and keep watch. Things at the farm and factory can't stop," Luo Xiyuan made the arrangements first.

"Okay." Li Minxia and Luo Wen both nodded.

"I've inquired about the surgery costs; including post-operative rehabilitation, it'll probably cost around 200,000 yuan," Luo Xiyuan continued. "This money will come from the company's account and be recorded under management expenses."

"Of course," Luo Xinde nodded.

"There's one more thing." Luo Xiyuan looked at her younger brother's face in the video. "Awen, starting tomorrow, in addition to recording data, you'll have to do one more thing. Find all of Master Liu's technical manuals and all his notes, take pictures of them, and type them into the computer word by word, making electronic documents and backing them up."

Luo Wen was taken aback: "Sis, why?"

"Because we must prepare for the worst," Luo Xiyuan said calmly. "We can't put all our eggs in one basket with Master Liu. His knowledge is our farm's most valuable asset. This asset must be passed down."

Silence fell over the meeting room.

Everyone understood what Luo Xiyuan meant.

Luo Xinde's eyes were a little red.

He knew that his daughter's thoughts were farther-reaching and more ruthless than his.

But she was right.

In business, you can't let emotions cloud your judgment.

"Okay, I understand." Luo Wen nodded solemnly.

He knew what it meant for his sister to entrust him with this task.

This is not just a backup, but also a heavy responsibility.