Free Web NovelChapter 463: Chapter 463: Inspection
The next morning, a flurry of activity began at Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory.
A portion of the workers left the production floor, grabbed brooms and rags, and gave the entire factory grounds a thorough cleaning.
Inside and outside the workshops, along the roads, and in the green belts,
every corner that might be an eyesore was meticulously cleaned. freewebnσvel.cøm
They strove to present the cleanest and most professional appearance possible for the mayor’s arrival.
At two in the afternoon, a convoy of black sedans and a coaster bus departed from the municipal government complex,
heading for the industrial park where Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory was located.
On the way, Mayor Lin had his driver slow down. He carefully observed the scenery on both sides of the road through his car window.
Just as Director Wu had reported, the Willow Catkin that had been flying everywhere just a short time ago was now practically gone.
In its place, the busy figures of citizens could be seen everywhere along the roads and in the park’s green belts.
Wearing masks and carrying brooms and dustpans, they enthusiastically collected the remaining Willow Catkin. The air was filled with the energy of their labor and a peculiar sense of cleanliness.
Mayor Lin nodded in satisfaction, a gratified smile spreading across his face.
The purchase by Ding’s Pharmaceutical had not only solved a major problem for the city’s appearance and environment but had also galvanized the citizens’ initiative. This was far more effective than any mandatory measures.
Half an hour later, the vehicles slowly pulled into Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory, stopping at the entrance of the main building.
Ding Kaifang, Li Xu, and several senior executives from the factory were already at the entrance to greet them.
Mayor Lin, dressed in a crisp dark suit and in high spirits, stepped out of the car with a smile, accompanied by the heads of several departments, including the Economic Development Bureau, the Urban Management Bureau, and the Construction Bureau.
"Mayor Lin, welcome! We are honored by your visit."
Ding Kaifang was the first to step forward, enthusiastically extending both hands.
"President Ding, you’re too kind!"
Mayor Lin grasped Ding Kaifang’s hand and shook it firmly, his eyes full of admiration. "I’ve come today, first and foremost, to thank Ding’s Pharmaceutical for its outstanding contributions to our Feng City. In the last year especially, the series of products your factory has developed have all earned excellent reputations and sales. These include your eye drops, Watermelon Frost, Dragon Bone Powder, Lianhua Suanzaoren Granules, and Aloe Vera Frost. Not only have you solved the health problems of many citizens, but you have also paid over 30 million in taxes to Feng City, making a remarkable contribution to our city’s development!"
Ding Kaifang replied humbly, "You flatter us, Mayor Lin. The credit for these achievements all goes to Doctor Li."
With that, he guided Li Xu to stand before Mayor Lin.
Mayor Lin’s gaze fell upon Li Xu, and a kindly smile appeared on his face. "You must be Doctor Li, then? I’ve long heard that we have a Divine Physician here in Feng City. I’ve been wanting to meet you, but my busy schedule has delayed it until today. Since I have the rare opportunity now, I must have Doctor Li check my pulse later!"
Li Xu glanced at Mayor Lin’s complexion and, without any pleasantries, said directly, "Mayor Lin, your complexion is a bit dull, and your cheekbones are flushed. If I may be so bold, I would speculate that you have some discomfort with your heart, or perhaps high blood pressure?"
Upon hearing this, the smile on Mayor Lin’s face instantly froze, replaced by a look of utter shock.
He had just been joking, never expecting that Li Xu could actually diagnose his health problem after just meeting him.
Such medical skill was the stuff of legends.
"Doctor Li, your reputation is truly well-deserved!"
Mayor Lin exclaimed in sincere admiration, then nodded. "That’s right. I do have high blood pressure, and it has been fluctuating quite a bit in recent months."
Director Wu and the others standing by also looked astonished.
They knew about Mayor Lin’s high blood pressure, but they never thought Li Xu could see it with a single glance. The title of Divine Physician was clearly no empty boast.
"Mayor Lin, esteemed leaders, please follow me to tour our production workshop."
Ding Kaifang broke the somewhat heavy atmosphere at the right moment, leading everyone toward the workshop.
Inside the spacious and brightly-lit production workshop, machines roared as workers attended to their respective duties.
When they saw the Willow Catkin, once considered trash, being transformed through a series of processes into rolls of white hemostatic cloth and small bandages, Mayor Lin and the accompanying department heads all showed expressions of amazement.
"This is truly turning trash into treasure!"
Mayor Lin picked up a piece of the hemostatic cloth, carefully feeling its texture, then examined a bandage. He was deeply moved. "For Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory to achieve such a technological breakthrough not only solves our city’s Willow Catkin problem but also turns waste into a valuable resource. This is a great thing that benefits the people and should be widely promoted."
He turned his head to Ding Kaifang and asked, "President Ding, are you facing any difficulties with these new products? Please don’t hesitate to bring them up. The city will definitely give its full support."
Ding Kaifang didn’t hold back and spoke frankly, "Mayor Lin, we do have some difficulties. Although our hemostatic cloth and bandages have unique advantages, they are new products after all. Furthermore, Ding’s Pharmaceutical has primarily operated in the pharmaceutical field, so we lack experience with medical materials and our distribution channels are relatively weak. This makes promotion a bit of a challenge."
After listening, Mayor Lin made an on-the-spot decision, saying without hesitation, "That’s easy to solve. We’ll start by promoting them in Feng City. All hospitals in Feng City should support local enterprises and this kind of innovation. I’ll have my secretary send out a notice today, requiring all hospitals in Feng City to purchase the hemostatic cloth from Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory and to give priority consideration to your bandage products." free𝑤ebnovel.com
Ding Kaifang’s face lit up with a pleasant surprise.
With the mayor’s directive, the challenge of getting the hemostatic cloth into hospitals was solved with ease. This would significantly shorten the product’s market entry period and buy the factory precious time.
"Thank you, Mayor Lin! Thank you to the Municipal Party Committee and the City Government for your strong support!"
Ding Kaifang thanked him repeatedly.
Afterward, the group proceeded to a conference room for a brief meeting.
Mayor Lin once again affirmed Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory’s contributions to economic development and the improvement of people’s livelihoods. He encouraged the company to continue increasing its R&D investment and strive for breakthroughs in more areas.
After the meeting concluded, Mayor Lin said to Li Xu, "Doctor Li, you mentioned earlier that my heart wasn’t well. Since we have the chance now, could I trouble you to take a proper look?"
His secretary thoughtfully had everyone else leave the room, leaving only him and Ding Kaifang present.
Li Xu motioned for Mayor Lin to sit down, then reached out, placed his fingers on the mayor’s wrist, and began to check his pulse.
"Mayor Lin, over the past six months, have you been frequently experiencing dizziness and a feeling of pressure in your head, especially on the crown and at the back of your head?" Li Xu asked while checking his pulse. "And whenever you’re overworked or emotionally agitated, your blood pressure tends to fluctuate, causing these painful symptoms of dizziness and head pressure to worsen immediately?"
"That’s right, Doctor Li. I have all the symptoms you’ve described."
Mayor Lin nodded repeatedly.
He never imagined Li Xu could describe his condition with such precision.
