Chapter 863: Ding Li's Good News

After a while, Zhu Sheng said, "Jianqiang, you shouldn't be too sad either."

I'll go to the Provincial Capital tomorrow, to the province to find an expert and ask.

to see if there are any ways to rescue Shi Yong.

"Zhu Sheng, Shi Yong has already said he doesn't want excessive treatment.

He only wants to peacefully finish the rest of his life.

I've already spoken with him," I said, taking a drag of my cigarette.

"I didn't expect Shi Yong to have such courage,

actually, each person's attitude toward death is their truest attitude,

regarding human illness, doctors can only cure a part; the rest is mostly beyond their power.

But modern people are too afraid of death,

and too eager to stay alive,

in order to live one more day,

they try every method to extend life.

In the intensive care unit of Sheng Li Yi Yuan, I often see some damned people,

but the medical care prevents them from dying.

Sigh, it's a waste of money.

wasting resources,

think about it, how terrible,

especially some dignitaries, whose medical expenses are astonishing.

They stay alive so they can better take care of their children.

These old guys should have died already, yet they live on like the dead.

Actually what I want to say is, let the damned die,

only then can we avoid shortening our children's lifespans.

I really admire Shi Yong,

in theory, he has the means to go to the Provincial Capital, even to Sijiucheng for treatment.

but he insists on walking peacefully," Zhu Sheng sighed.

Listening to Zhu Sheng's sigh, I felt a bit sad,

"Zhu Sheng, I discussed a matter with Shi Yong; he doesn't want to reach the final moment with tubes sticking into his body and die.

You're right, sometimes we are all too afraid of death.

Why is that? Mainly because our lives are so good,

no one is willing to leave,

everyone clings to this beautiful life."

"Jianqiang, Xiao Feng and I were just talking about the area around Qi He Kuang, the elderly men and women in the surrounding villages,

I also chatted with them and found they are open-minded about life and death.

Mainly because they have no pension, are poor, and have no children to look after them.

Living is even more painful for them.

So they don't cling to anything at all," Zhu Sheng said.

"Jianqiang, Zhu Sheng is right; I accompanied Zhu Sheng to the countryside for a walk,

don't be fooled by the decent houses in the countryside,

the elderly men and women living there are very lonely,

their children are busy with their own livelihoods and have no energy to care for them.

They are not happy at all while alive,

In the villages, the elderly suffer the most. No pension.

Their children also have no path to wealth,

Every day they live is a torment," Xiao Feng sighed beside me.

"So, we must change.

I've been pondering this issue,

how can we change the current situation? Relying on relief and poverty alleviation is like a drop in the bucket,

If we successfully develop tourism projects in Xue County,

driving local economic development, as long as residents' incomes rise,

then wherever they live,

the living conditions of the elderly should improve a lot," I said.

"Right, Jianqiang, you're right.

We should do it this way,

Give a man a fish, better give a man a fishing rod. That's the principle," Zhu Sheng said happily.

"Zhu Sheng, today my mood is messed up by Shi Yong's matter.

You just called me; does Ding Li have any news over in Xianggang?" I asked Zhu Sheng.

"Jianqiang, we've only been talking about Shi Yong. We've forgotten the important matter,

I'll tell you some good news," Zhu Sheng said with a smile.

"Jianqiang, that's really good news. Once you hear it, you'll be so happy you'll jump up," Xiao Feng said, also smiling.

"Alright then, Zhu Sheng, tell me quickly, what's the good news." I sat down on a sofa.

"You two keep talking, I'll go check the dispatch room; the shift handover starts now." Xiao Feng said that and left.

Only Zhu Sheng and I were left in the room.

Xiao Feng again arranged for a waiter to bring us tea.

After the waiter left,

Zhu Sheng took out a cigarette and tossed it to me,

"Misfortune hides where fortune lies; there will be good news even with bad news."

"Jianqiang, therefore you shouldn't be overly absorbed in Shi Yong's affairs."

I lit the cigarette and nodded toward Zhu Sheng,

"Zhu Sheng, regarding Shi Yong's matter, I am very sad, but I believe I can move on."

"That's good, Jianqiang, the news about Ding Li is that he, together with Tian Shi's friend, has already sorted out Zhou Jie's money.

Guess how much," Zhu Sheng said, looking mysterious as he asked.

"How much? Is it five hundred million?" I said tentatively.

Zhu Sheng shook his head,

"Much more than that."

"Then how much would it be?"

"Less than two billion." Zhu Sheng said happily.

"Less than two billion? That's that much," I replied immediately.

"Yes, it's short by over sixty million, just shy of two billion. I didn't expect Zhou Jie to have that much money hidden."

"This money, for now, is still in Zhou Jie's hands."

"But now both Zhou Jie and that foreign guy named Jack are in the hands of Tian Shi's friend."

"I am afraid that long nights bring many dreams,"

"We must get this money quickly into our hands," Zhu Sheng said.

"Indeed, after all it's in Xianggang, and it's on someone else's territory,

I also worry about this money, after all it's not a small amount.

"Human hearts are hidden behind the belly,

We don't even know what kind of friend Tian Shi's friend is, as we have never dealt with them." I said, looking at Zhu Sheng.

"Jianqiang, that's why I asked you to come back promptly.

We must seize the time to discuss what to do," Zhu Sheng.

"I have already had Yang Tao register an offshore company,

Now I will ask whether Yang Tao has returned.

As long as she returns, I will go to Xianggang with her,

team up with Ding Li and move all of this into the offshore company's account," I said.

Zhu Sheng shook his head,

"Jianqiang, you think too simply,

Getting this money is no easier than snatching a tiger cub from its mouth.

Because this money is not a small sum,

and it's also on their territory,

If you go, it won't solve the problem for now.

This matter requires Tian Shi to go in person.

Just Tian Shi going is not enough,

the province also needs to send people to assist,

First we must demonstrate our strength to them,

so that they will not act rashly; otherwise, we are not to be taken lightly.

Otherwise, when we get to Xianggang, we won't just fail to get the money, but will also cause other trouble."

"Zhu Sheng, would this stir up too many people?" I asked.

"There's no way around it; if we want to retrieve the money safely, we have to rouse others.

But the people we rouse are all trustworthy individuals,

You don't need to worry about that.

I only worry that Tian Shi's friend will make an exorbitant demand,

like demanding a sky‑high service fee, so I had Tian Shi go over to negotiate with him," Zhu Sheng said.

"Zhu Sheng, regarding this matter, I will follow your arrangement.

So, I will contact Yang Tao and ask if she has returned.

After she returns, let her go to Xianggang with you all," I said.

"Alright, you first contact Yang Tao, I'll contact Tian Shi.

We must settle this matter as soon as possible; even a day's delay is unacceptable," Zhu Sheng said.

I took out my phone, found Yang Tao's number, and dialed it.

After a moment, Yang Tao answered the call,

From the phone came Yang Tao's lazy voice,

"Who is it? Still letting people sleep?"

"Yang Tao, it's me. Did you come back from the United Kingdom? Why are you sleeping at this hour?" I asked on the phone.

"You stinky Jianqiang, I knew it was you. I'm fighting jet lag, honestly, just looking at you I can tell you've never been abroad."

"I'm back. Just got to the Provincial Capital, I'm staying at a hotel right now," Yang Tao said angrily.