As he drove to the village entrance, he suddenly saw Village Chief Wang Da Mao making a phone call.
Wu Tian stopped his car beside Wang Da Mao and rolled down the window.
“Village Chief, why are you standing here?” Wu Tian asked Wang Da Mao with a smile.
Wang Da Mao pointed at his phone and, without answering Wu Tian, said earnestly, “Please, our village really needs this support. You must ensure our village is selected!”
“If our village gets selected, all the villagers will be grateful to you. Please, I’m begging you!”
Wang Da Mao spoke for several minutes before finally hanging up.
He sighed and looked at Wu Tian, “Wu Tian, you’re back. Where have you been these past few days?”
Wu Tian smiled and said, “Nothing much, just went out for a couple of days.”
“By the way, who were you talking to just now? Support? What kind of support? Is the government introducing another support project?”
Wang Da Mao sighed, “It’s not exactly a government support project, but it’s essentially similar.”
“It’s like this, the county people’s hospital has a plan for doctors to go to the countryside to help build health centers. The township just needs to provide the land.”
“You’re the only village doctor in our village. When you’re not around, it would be quite inconvenient for the villagers if they need medical attention, wouldn’t it?”
“We have that abandoned Western-style building in our village, so I thought about converting it into a health center. It would be beneficial for the villagers.”
“Really?” Wu Tian nodded with a smile. “That’s a good thing. With a health center, it will be more convenient for the villagers.”
“But if it’s such a good thing, why do you look so glum?”
Wang Da Mao sighed, “Although it’s a good thing, it’s not that easy to achieve, you know!”
“After all, you know our village basically has no competitiveness, and the hospital only has one spot.”
“So, I don’t think there’s much hope for this. I was just calling to try my luck, I don’t think there’s much possibility.”
Wu Tian began to ponder.
As the village doctor of Taohua Village, he genuinely felt that this matter could be accomplished.
Suddenly, he remembered that Old Master Wang was the honorary dean of the County People’s Hospital.
Considering he was Old Master Wang’s disciple, if he asked Old Master Wang for help, wouldn’t this matter be settled?
With this thought, Wu Tian immediately said to Wang Da Mao, “Village Chief, how about this? You prepare the site first, clean it up, and throw away anything that’s not needed.”
“As for the health center, you can leave it to me.”
“Leave it to you?” Wang Da Mao was shocked by Wu Tian’s words.
He widened his eyes and said, “Wu Tian, are you kidding me? How do you plan to handle this if you leave it to you?”
Wu Tian smiled, “Village Chief, when have I ever let you down? If I say leave it to me, then leave it to me. You don’t need to ask any more questions.”
“In short, I guarantee I’ll bring back the support project.”
Wang Da Mao trusted Wu Tian very much. After all, Wu Tian had helped the village many times, and he also sensed that Wu Tian had quite a few connections in the county.
So, since Wu Tian had said so, he nodded and said, “Alright, then I’ll truly entrust this matter to you entirely.”
“If you succeed, I’ll make you the director of the health center directly!”
Wu Tian smiled and said, “Forget about being the director. I think I’m more suited to be a village doctor.”
“Alright, that’s all for now. I need to go make a phone call.”
After speaking, Wu Tian drove home.
Upon arriving home, Wu Tian didn’t rest. He immediately found Old Master Wang’s phone number and dialed it.
Come to think of it, it had been a while since he last contacted Old Master Wang.
Back then, due to an accident, he had demonstrated a long-lost acupuncture technique in front of Old Master Wang. Later, Old Master Wang had requested to become his disciple, hoping to learn that technique, and Wu Tian had agreed.
Oh, and even his granddaughter, Wang Yuhe, had a not-so-shallow relationship with Wu Tian.
Soon, the call was connected, and Old Master Wang’s voice came through with surprise, “Master? You’re actually calling me? This is truly rare! Is there something you need?”
Hearing Wang Sheng Shou’s words, Wu Tian felt a slight sense of relief.
It seemed that Wang Sheng Shou was a good person; he hadn't turned his back on him after learning the technique.
He smiled and said, “Wang Sheng Shou, I wanted to ask you something. Does your hospital have a support project for doctors going to the countryside?”
Wang Sheng Shou replied, “Yes, it’s just to provide long-term medical services to villages without health centers. Why are you suddenly asking about this?”
Wu Tian smiled and said, “It’s a bit embarrassing to say.”
“It’s like this, our Taohua Village has never had a health center, but I’m the only village doctor. Sometimes, I can’t cope.”
“Aren’t you the honorary dean of the People’s Hospital? If that’s the case, you should have the authority to decide where the project is allocated, right?”
Wang Sheng Shou understood immediately and asked, “Master, are you saying you want us to allocate the project to your Taohua Village?”
“If it’s about this, then there’s no problem. I just need to write a letter of recommendation.”
“Really?” Wu Tian was very happy to hear this.
“In that case, please write a letter of recommendation for us. Our village really needs this project.”
Wang Sheng Shou said, “Master’s words are the most important. Even if I didn’t have this authority, I would definitely find a way to get it done for you, Master!”
“However, Master, you still need to come to the People’s Hospital tomorrow. After all, this is not a small matter, so you need to come in person.”
“This matter,” Wu Tian nodded and said, “No problem. I’ll come over tomorrow then. Thank you.”
After that, the two chatted for a while longer and then hung up.
The next day, as agreed, Wu Tian went to the People’s Hospital and soon met with Wang Sheng Shou.
Wang Sheng Shou was very happy to see Wu Tian and greeted him with a smile.
He said, “Master, I finally see you again! It’s been so long, I’ve missed you!”
Wu Tian smiled, “You’re looking more energetic. I presume your medical skills have advanced further?”
Wang Sheng Shou waved his hand with a smile, “Oh, my medical skills are nothing compared to yours, Master. Please don’t tease me.”