157: Start a new life

"It's a bit hard to talk about..."

Kong Ying hesitated for a moment but spoke up anyway.

"I want to borrow some money from you; I'm planning to look for a new job outside the province."

Chen Qiu was a bit surprised.

"Looking for a new job?"

"Did you quit?"

And needing to borrow money just to go out and find a job, it seemed Kong Ying really had no money left at all.

"Yeah."

Kong Ying nodded with a bitter smile.

"Originally, the Hospital Director enthusiastically introduced me to Director Qi because he thought highly of me, but it ended up like this."

"Although the Hospital Director didn't say anything, it's my family's responsibility after all, and it caused some negative impact on him..."

"Besides, I want to change my environment for work and life."

Kong Ying's voice gradually became firm.

"True, if you stay here, your life won't change much in the future."

It was still unknown how much money Kong Zhengde and his son had actually raked in using Qi Wang's name over the past year, but it probably wasn't a huge amount.

They would likely spend half a year to a year in detention, and it might even be a suspended sentence.

Chen Qiu didn't think Kong Ying's situation would improve after going through this experience.

If anything, her family might exploit her even more aggressively.

Staying would only lead to a more miserable outcome.

"It seems you've thought it through."

"So, have you decided which city to go to or what to do?"

Chen Qiu asked casually.

Kong Ying shook her head.

At this moment, she instead showed a hint of confusion.

Making the decision to quit her job and distance herself from her family had already consumed a great deal of her mental energy and courage.

She hadn't thought about what came next.

Seeing this, Chen Qiu could understand.

For an adult, family and work take up almost 90% of life!

Deciding to abandon it all overnight was not an easy choice.

Moreover, Kong Ying didn't seem like the type of person who could discard emotions and be coldly decisive.

Otherwise, she would have escaped that quagmire of a home long ago!

Cowardly people are more easily bound by the emotions and words of those around them.

Under such constraints, Kong Ying had become increasingly timid.

If not for this sudden incident, Chen Qiu doubted Kong Ying would have ever dared to make this decision in her life.

"By the way, I only know you're a doctor. Which department are you in specifically?"

"dermatology."

Hearing this, Chen Qiu raised an eyebrow, a smile appearing on his face.

What a coincidence!

It's a perfect match for light medical aesthetics!

A Doctoral Student in dermatology! Her former classmates and mentors would be excellent resources.

"I have a job here that's quite suitable for you. Do you want to give it a try?"

Kong Ying was stunned for a moment, then asked only one question.

"Is the work local?"

"You can choose; there are positions out of town too!"

"Then I have no problem with that!"

With the technology provided by the system, this light medical aesthetics institution was naturally aimed at becoming big and strong from the very beginning!

So from the start, Chen Qiu planned to open four flagship stores directly!

One each in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou!

The headquarters would be located in Gannan!

According to normal business logic, the headquarters should definitely be placed in a first-tier city with convenient transportation and strong medical resources, which would be beneficial for commercial competition and scientific research development!

But Chen Qiu, holding technology three to five years ahead of the world, was playing a game of advanced dimensional reduction strike!

Wherever he placed the headquarters, that place would become the world center of light medical aesthetics for the next three to five years!

Putting it in Gannan was at least more convenient; after all, the daughter of Gannan's future top leader was his little secretary, so things would be easy to discuss!

Just as Chen Qiu and Kong Ying finished talking, another car stopped at the entrance of the village committee.

The village committee office was almost full of people.

Chen Qiu had just turned to look when Qi Wang and the others nearby, seeing the familiar car, quickly stepped forward to greet it.

The two people who got out were the Town Party Secretary and the Town Mayor.

"Secretary Ma!"

"Town Mayor Xu!"

"This is President Chen of the Cultural Industry Group, Comrade Chen Qiu!"

After some introductions, Chen Qiu shook hands with the two of them.

"As expected of a young man from our Nankeng Village, a pillar of the community!"

Secretary Ma gripped Chen Qiu's hand tightly, his attitude extremely warm.

Compared to the calm Chen Qiu, Chen Hai on the side was incredibly excited.

In the past, he would only see such a scene when he went to the town for large meetings.

He had never imagined that the top leaders of the entire town would gather in his village committee office!

He was about to take out his long-treasured fine tea to brew, but Secretary Ma waved his hand.

"No need to sit, let's take a walk inside. We can take this opportunity to see the development and changes in Nankeng Village."

Chen Hai was in high spirits, his face glowing with excitement.

It looked like they were going to arrange resource support for the village!

"President Chen, shall we talk while we walk?"

Secretary Ma looked at Chen Qiu.

Chen Qiu smiled and nodded.

Nankeng Village was a relatively concentrated settlement with a population of about two thousand, though only a few hundred were permanent residents; it only became lively during festivals and the New Year.

Those permanently residing in the village were mostly elderly, so naturally, there were no industries to speak of.

Most people just farmed or kept fish ponds.

Chen Qiu's house was located toward the front, and the road leading to his door was a fairly spacious two-lane cement road.

Further in, there were even many single-lane dirt roads.

"Road construction is of paramount importance. Once the roads are built well, it will be convenient for the farmers to transport rice. Xiao Qu, when you get back..."

Secretary Ma said to his secretary, then turned and saw a family drawing water from a well at their door, and immediately added.

"Will the laying of tap water pipes reach Nankeng Village next year?"

"It's already been arranged; the construction team can start next year,"

Town Mayor Xu confirmed after thinking for a moment.

The two talked about the village's livelihood construction while also casually chatting with Chen Qiu about the development challenges of the town.

They practically had the words 'seeking investment' written on their faces, which made Chen Qiu smile.

After walking a circuit and seeing that they were about to return to his doorstep, Chen Qiu finally took the initiative to mention something.

"Our town indeed faces many difficulties. Once the city's industrial park is established, it will spawn many projects, and our town can participate then!"

Hearing this, smiles immediately bloomed on the faces of Secretary Ma and Town Mayor Xu.

With such a word from the president of the Cultural Industry Group, it was as good as settled!

Moreover, not just the Cultural Industry Park—as long as they could stay on good terms with Chen Qiu, why worry about the town not getting cultural tourism resources?

"With such an outstanding talent like President Chen coming from our town, why worry about development!"

"President Chen, do you have time later for a simple meal together?"

Chen Qiu glanced at his parents, who were secretly observing from the house, and shook his head in polite refusal.

"Next time. Next time I have the chance, I'll host a gathering and invite Director Wang to see if there are any projects in our town suitable for development."

Secretary Ma was overjoyed again and said repeatedly.

"Then we won't disturb President Chen any further."