Chapter 15: line with translation of chapter title

The next day Dean Yang arranged a VIP ward for me.

It is a very large room; besides the ward facilities, it also has a reception area and a private bathroom.

The floor-to-ceiling bay window makes the indoor lighting very good.

It also comes with a dedicated nurse.

I changed into a fresh hospital gown, half-reclined on the bed, and waited for the radio reporter Xiao Fang to come for the interview.

Why should I accept Xiao Fang's interview?

I mainly want to convey through their radio station to society this signal: that Da Heng Company is a responsible company,

the unpaid wages issue is a major matter for the company; the company has the confidence and responsibility to resolve it.

At the same time, I also want to show others in society that I am the actual person in charge of Da Heng Company.

I have the ability to continue steering Da Heng Company, this big ship, forward.

A person's spirit is actually a good medicine for healing; with this spirit, I feel that the wound on my leg is not serious,

those wounds are healing quickly.

At 10:30, the lovely host Xiao Fang pushed open the ward door and came in.

Xiao Fang wore a very well-fitted windbreaker and had delicate short hair.

After she entered, she proactively reached out her hand,

"Hello, Chairman Zhao, I'm touched that you could accept my interview while you're ill."

I also extended my hand and shook hers briefly.

I said, "I'm also moved to be able to have such close contact with a famous reporter from the TV station."

"Chairman Zhao, you're really humorous; it seems you're not the stiff, out-of-touch group leader that others say you are," Xiao Fang said with a laugh.

"Others say they only see one side of me, but people actually have many facets; I can't show all of myself to others." I also gave a light smile.

Xiao Fang asked, "When shall we start the formal interview?"

I said, "Anytime is fine; I'm already prepared."

"All right, let's begin," Xiao Fang said.

Then, after letting the cameraman find a good spot, Xiao Fang moved a stool and sat in front of my hospital bed.

Xiao Fang held a microphone,

it produced a very wonderful sound,

She spoke in a smooth, melodic tone: "Ladies and gentlemen viewers, this is a very meaningful interview; since Xiao Fang helped you launch the program, this is the first time we've interviewed a patient in a ward, and this patient is none other than Mr. Zhao Jianqiang, the renowned chairman of Zaocheng's Da Heng Group."

We have previously reported on Da Heng Group's unpaid wages issue, and it remains unresolved.

Many viewers think that our Xiao Fang hosting this segment for you cannot delve deeply into the matter and cannot help migrant workers recover their wages.

This time, Da Heng Group's Chairman Zhao being able to accept the interview in the ward also feels quite unexpected to me.

Well then, let's start the interview.

"Chairman Zhao, hello, I'm Xiao Fang; thank you for accepting my interview."

Xiao Fang extended the microphone to me,

I nodded at the camera,

"Hello, everyone viewers, hello host, hello cameraman, I am the person in charge of Da Heng Company, my name is Zhao Jianqiang.

I am that boss who owes wages.

Today I proactively contacted Xiao Fang to help you with your segment,

accept the interview,

why accept the interview,

I simply want to tell everyone a point: that our group has the ability and confidence to solve the company's unpaid wages problem."

Xiao Fang then asked: "Hearing Chairman Zhao say this, I feel relieved. You are a leader who dares to take responsibility.

Since you want to solve the problem, I want to say that this is not empty talk, nor mere rhetoric; after our radio station broadcasts it, you won't forget this matter, will you?"

I then said: "Host, you really like to joke; since I have the guts and courage to face the camera,

then I will put forward concrete actions.

Today I am not speaking empty words here, nor am I spouting platitudes, because empty talk and platitudes solve nothing.

I tell everyone that those wage-owed workers will, within three days, I, Zhao Jianqiang, will definitely pay every cent owed, clearing all unpaid wages."

Why dare I say three days? Because this morning Kong Shi already gave me a letter of intent; the Southern Group will send people tomorrow with money to sign a contract with us.

Xiao Fang solemnly asked: "Chairman Zhao, this is a formal interview, not offhand talk. After our TV station airs it, many migrant workers will watch our program; can you really solve everyone's unpaid wages problem within three days?"

I said: "Host, since I have promised everyone, I must fulfill it; otherwise, how could I ever find everyone to work for me in the future? I know everyone is not easy; each worker behind them is a family, and everyone relies on wages to support a household.

If wages are not paid for a month, problems will arise at home.

I, Zhao Jianqiang, also started as a construction worker and worked my way up; I know the hardship of everyone's work.

One must rise before dawn to go to the construction site, and only leave work after dark. In winter, both hands are chilblained; in summer, the skin gets sunburned and peels off.

Everyone earns just that bit of hard-earned money; if I, Zhao Jianqiang, still owe it and don't pay, am I even still a person? Please, everyone, definitely believe me.

Today I accepted the interview precisely to convey via TV to everyone,

that our Da Heng Group has the ability and confidence to lead everyone to shared prosperity.

I only hope that after everyone receives their wages, they can all continue to come work at our company.

I, Zhao Jianqiang, am waiting for you in the project department of the Group Company."

After I finished speaking, host Xiao Fang clapped emotionally.

Xiao Fang then said: "After hearing Chairman Zhao's words, I am deeply moved. I have always thought that this company's unpaid wages issue is hard to resolve; I never expected Chairman Zhao would proactively contact us and give everyone a timetable promise to solve the wage problem.

This way, everyone now has a clear idea in their hearts.

I just heard Chairman Zhao say, he also started out as a construction worker,

What I want to say is, these migrant workers really have it hard, they leave their homes and livelihoods to come to the city to work, they shed hard sweat,

Why is that? It's to improve their own family life. I once went to a migrant worker's home for an interview, they really are poor.

Perhaps a whole family relies on this wage to survive.

Xiao Fang helps you out, this segment has always been for serving the common people, it truly helps us ordinary people solve problems; if you have any difficulties, please promptly contact our segment team, Xiao Fang helps you out and will promptly solve your living difficulties.

After listening to host Xiao Fang finish speaking, I thought to myself, this little girl does a good job with the advertisement.

Xiao Fang then asked: "Chairman Zhao asks a personal question, what's wrong with you? Why are you hospitalized? Please tell the wide audience."

I cleared my throat and said: "This matter is simple, just recently I had a car accident. This accident caused a severe fracture of my thigh; my wife Zhou Wei has not yet awakened. This is my personal problem."

The matter of owing wages to everyone is also related to this, because of our health conditions, we have caused inconvenience to your lives; I apologize to everyone.

Please forgive us, everyone.

From now on, Da Heng Company will never again have wage arrears.

Xiao Fang, at this point, after hearing me finish speaking,

her voice trembled slightly,

"Chairman Zhao, regarding your health and the car accident, we know nothing about it. Here I can only wish you a speedy recovery.

I and everyone's feelings are the same: that is, to follow our Chairman Zhao and jointly become wealthy.

I said: "Thank you, host."

Xiao Fang signaled the cameraman to shoot more footage of the ward, even my leg injury should be included.

Actually, owing wages and my car accident have no connection at all,

I merely made them seem connected,

This way it can soothe everyone's feelings.