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Although she eventually separated from her husband, she was grateful for the severity her mother-in-law had shown her over those years. It was thanks to that strictness that she continually improved her knowledge and cultivation, enabling her to face all sorts of difficulties with ease later on, and to act in a way that was beyond reproach.

After lunch, Yang Chengrong and his eight brothers, Xiao Wanxue, and Luo Jingyao went to supervise and inspect the shops. Long Xuanmo met with Bei Mingchuan in the next room, and everyone else, except for the Luo family and Xiao Hongtao, returned to their own rooms to rest. Sister Jin and the other servants waited outside the rooms.

"Chenchen, several officials hope you will set up shops in the county town to improve the lives of the people. What do you think?" Xiao Hongtao asked Yang Mengchen.

"The shops have just opened, and Sixth Brother is too busy to consider expanding for now," Yang Mengchen said, shaking her head slightly. "However, if they are truly considering the well-being of their people, I can visit several counties with Uncle Xiao after spring to see if there are any industries with potential for development."

Her implication was clear: if those county magistrates were not genuinely looking out for the common folk but merely seeking to enhance their own political achievements, she would not assist them.

Understanding the meaning behind Yang Mengchen's words, Xiao Hongtao breathed a sigh of relief. He would later convey her sentiments to the county magistrates, confident that they would make the right decision.

Handing out two contracts to Doctor Luo and Xiao Hongtao, Yang Mengchen said with a smile, "Uncle Luo, Uncle Xiao, please keep these contracts safe."

"Little girl (Chenchen)?" Seeing their own (daughter's) name on the contracts, both Doctor Luo and Xiao Hongtao were puzzled.

"At first, I purchased two pieces of land as a filial gesture to you both, but then I had to borrow them temporarily when the supermarket space was insufficient," Yang Mengchen explained gently. "I had planned to change the adjacent plots to your names but felt it wasn't appropriate. In the end, I decided to give each of you a ten percent share in the supermarket."

Not only Doctor Luo and Xiao Hongtao, but even Lady Luo and Luo Jingrui were moved.

Doctor Luo said affectionately, "We accept your filial piety, but we cannot take these shares." As he spoke, he handed the contracts back to Yang Mengchen.

Xiao Hongtao also handed the contract back to Yang Mengchen.

Pushing the contracts back before them, Yang Mengchen said with feigned sternness, "I previously told Aunty Luo that I wanted to start a business with Sister Wanxue, but I haven't fulfilled that promise yet. Half of this ten percent share belongs to Aunty Luo; Uncle Luo, you cannot deprive Aunty Luo of her benefit;

As for Uncle Xiao, even if the supermarket's profits won't be substantial, it could help you aid some people. Moreover, these shares aren't for Sister Wanxue and Uncle Xiao but for Aunty Xiao's retirement fund, and the Silver Coin earned is only temporarily for Uncle Xiao's use;

If you refuse to accept, I will get angry."

Faced with Yang Mengchen's puffed-up, pouting demeanor, the Luo family and Xiao Hongtao were torn between laughter and tears but ultimately accepted.

"By the way, Ninth Sister, what are your plans for the vacant lot next to Apricot Forest Hall?" Luo Jingrui inquired.

Yang Mengchen replied with a smile, "I'm planning to build a hospital."

"A hospital?"

Seeing the puzzled expressions on their faces, Yang Mengchen took out a pen and began to explain while drawing a diagram, "The first floor will be the outpatient department, with internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, dermatology, and an emergency room.

The second to fourth floors will be patient wards, with three classes of rooms—high, medium, and low—collectively referred to as the inpatient department. Behind, there will be operating rooms, a canteen, a laundry room, a storeroom, and so on. The doctors will be responsible for diagnosing and prescribing, while patients will get their medicines from Apricot Forest Hall;

In addition, I plan to arrange for doctors to be on shift around the clock in twelve-hour intervals. Thus, if the common people suddenly fall ill at night, they can be brought directly to the hospital, avoiding the delay of back and forth travel and the subsequent worsening of their condition;"

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Secondly, critically ill patients can be hospitalized, even if their families are inconvenient, the hospital's nursing staff will take good care of the patients;

Regarding the consultation fee, I will set it according to the actual situation;

If the response here is good, I will gradually open hospitals in every county of Dong Chu, hoping that ordinary people can also afford to see a doctor and to buy medicine, thereby reducing casualties;

This is just my preliminary idea, and specific matters will be slowly perfected later. By then, I will need the support of Uncle Luo, Big Brother Luo, and Uncle Xiao."

The four were stunned and took a long time to come back to their senses.

"Support, we will definitely support with all our might!" Doctor Luo stood up excitedly, his face flushed with excitement: to witness such a grand project in his lifetime, he would die without regrets!

Luo Jingrui and Xiao Hongtao nodded in agreement, equally surprised and moved: Chenchen (Ninth Sister) has extraordinary medical skill and is kind-hearted, which is a blessing for the people!

Lady Luo looked at Yang Mengchen, her face filled with pride and satisfaction.

In the afternoon, the number of customers visibly increased a lot. According to the guests, many came by reputation. The main reason was that the items in the store were particularly novel and unique. The word of mouth spread, and everyone rushed over, especially for those candies, desserts, cosmetics, off-season fruits and vegetables, and cleaning products.

By Shen Hour (around 4 pm), all the goods they had prepared were sold out, with many people placing advance orders.

Yang Chengrong's seven brothers immediately returned to the village to supervise the goods.

At dusk, when they closed up and settled the accounts, the turnover was somewhat higher than what Yang Mengchen had estimated. Yang Chenghong and the stewards were all very excited, while Yang Mengchen didn't say much. She was incredibly tired; after dinner, she quickly washed up and fell deeply asleep as soon as she hit the bed.

Quietly sitting by the bed, Long Xuanmo gazed deeply at Yang Mengchen's sleeping face, his profound eyes filled with tenderness and anger.

Ah Jiu had always been stubborn and insisted on doing things herself. If he objected, Ah Jiu would definitely be unhappy, but seeing Ah Jiu so exhausted, he felt very distressed. Yet Ah Jiu wouldn't let him help, leaving him feeling helpless.

Early the next morning, the Situ family, Nangong family, and Hua family said their goodbyes and left one after another.

Nangong Lingyan, holding onto Lady Nangong's arm, acted coquettishly, wanting to stay. Nangong Yelin and his wife initially disagreed, but when their second daughter insisted and their son persuaded, they reluctantly agreed. However, they repeatedly admonished their second daughter not to cause trouble for Yang Mengchen. Nangong Lingyan, having got her way, kept promising repeatedly.

Glancing at the Fifth Sister, who was looking down and fiddling with her handkerchief, Nangong Lingfei hesitated for a moment before saying to Yang Mengchen, "Ninth Sister, may the Fifth Sister stay as well?"

"Yes," Yang Mengchen nodded. "However, Sister Mu will have to leave with you. Rest assured, I will arrange for servants to take care of Sister Ling Yao, and she will not be wronged in any way."

"Good!"

"No way!"

Two completely different voices rang out almost simultaneously, and a faintly mischievous smile crossed the corners of Yang Mengchen's lips.

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