"Dad, what are you planning to do about Chen Dashan?" Li Xiaobao asked with a cold expression, "I have an idea—we can find soone to beat him up and force him to hand over the IOU and return the hundred thousand yuan to us."
Li Hai thought for a mont and said, "Son, that’s too violent. There’s no need for that right now."
"After all, Chen Dashan did use his dical skills to save you, and everyone in the village knows about it."
"If we go to him right after you get discharged and demand the consultation fee back, it would ruin our family’s reputation."
Li Xiaobao, displeased, said, "Dad, then what do you suggest? You don’t really think we owe Chen Dashan anything, do you?"
In Li Xiaobao’s heart, there was no gratitude towards Chen Dashan; instead, he held a deep resentnt for him.
Li Hai, looking cunning, said slowly, "Son, don’t worry. Our family has never been at a disadvantage in Stone Village."
"I know an official at the town’s Industrial and Comrcial Bureau, Old Zhang. Tomorrow, I’ll bring so cigarettes and liquor and treat him to a al so he can help us."
"When Chen Dashan’s dical hall opens, I’ll have Old Zhang cause trouble and disrupt his business."
Li Xiaobao’s eyes lit up, "Dad, that’s a great idea!"
Li Hai chuckled and said, "We’ll have Old Zhang force Chen Dashan to hand over the IOU and the hundred thousand yuan. If he dares to refuse, we’ll have Old Zhang shut down his clinic."
"But, I suspect that Chen Dashan has almost used up his money to open the clinic."
"In that case, we’ll make him mortgage shares of the clinic to us, so we can hold the majority stake and make him work for us in the future."
Li Xiaobao clapped his hands, "Excellent! Dad, you’re really sharp! You’re full of good tactics!"
"That’s right. If you want to do business in Stone Village, you have to show respect to the Old Li family! From now on, let Chen Dashan work for us obediently."
Li Hai lit a cigarette and tossed one to Li Xiaobao. The two smoked together, smiling sinisterly with a sense of satisfaction.
...
Soon, a few days later, the Mountain and Sea dical Hall was fully renovated.
Compared to the previous small clinic, it looked much more grand.
With an antique style, it had an elegant atmosphere.
This day was the auspicious opening day that Chen Dashan had chosen.
He prepared a large quantity of fireworks and firecrackers, bought several boxes of cigarettes, and invited so older villagers to help set off the fireworks, lining up the firecrackers down the street.
At the appointed ti, the loud bangs echoed from the village’s entrance to its end, creating a lively scene.
The whole village, young and old, ca to join the fun, comnting and praising the event.
Zhou Hui and Zheng Lin’en set up tables and benches, serving tea, snacks, and fruits to the village elders.
Beep beep!
At this mont, a discordant sound interrupted the festivities.
A white van pulled up to the dical hall’s entrance, honking its horn.
A middle-aged man, wearing a black suit with a prominent belly, got out, carrying a briefcase.
"I am Zhang Weiguo, an inspector from the town’s Industrial and Comrcial Bureau. We’ve received reports of illegal dical practice here."
"Who is the owner of the Mountain and Sea dical Hall, Chen Dashan? Step forward!"
Zhang Weiguo spoke loudly and authoritatively.
Upon hearing he was from the town’s Industrial and Comrcial Bureau, the villagers were shocked and started talking among themselves, the scene turning chaotic.
"Could Chen Dashan have offended soone? The clinic just opened, and already the authorities are inspecting it, and there’s a report," murmured an old lady quietly.
"Ah, the world these days is so ssed up, with too many jealous people. Whenever anyone improves their life, there’s always soone envious. Dashan invested money to open a clinic for our convenience, and now so heartless person has reported him," an elderly man sighed.
Chen Dashan frowned slightly, stepping out of the crowd, "I am Chen Dashan."
Zhang Weiguo took out his credentials and said, "Chen Dashan, your clinic is operating without complete docuntation, which is illegal. Cease operations imdiately and register properly at the bureau first."
Chen Dashan glanced at the credentials, confirming that Zhang Weiguo was indeed from the town’s Industrial and Comrcial Bureau.
However, he didn’t know Zhang Weiguo, nor had he offended him.
Previously, he had approached Wang Shiman, registering with the town’s Industrial and Comrcial Bureau.
The clinic’s predecessor, the village dical office, had Zheng Lin’en’s proper dical business licenses.
Usually, village clinics operated with simpler procedures, without the complexity.
Could this guy have been bribed?
Thinking it over, Chen Dashan politely said, "Director Zhang, we have the necessary docunts. Let show you. Would you like to co in for a cup of tea?"
"No need for tea. I’ll inspect your clinic to see if it’s compliant." Zhang Weiguo, with his hands behind his back, walked into the clinic arrogantly.
Chen Dashan took the business licenses from the counter and carried over two boxes of Hua Zi cigarettes.
"Director Zhang, look, these are our business docunts," Chen Dashan said with a smile, "The report is baseless. Thank you for coming all this way. I’ll put the cigarettes in your car as a token of appreciation for your trouble."
Being a governnt official, Chen Dashan didn’t want any trouble.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Weiguo was not buying it. He glanced around and then sat on a chair.
"Save your flattery! Your clinic has major issues! Your business docunts are incomplete! You need to reapply at the bureau!" Zhang Weiguo said imposingly, "Close down now and reopen when all docunts are in order!"
"I’ll call your village head now to understand why the village doesn’t follow basic business regulations."
He made a call as he spoke.
Chen Dashan frowned silently, sensing sothing was amiss and suspecting that Zhang Weiguo’s visit was linked to Li Hai and Li Xiaobao.
Two minutes later, village chief Li Hai hurriedly arrived at the clinic.
"Old Li, talk to your villager Chen Dashan about completing the business registration," Zhang Weiguo said to Li Hai and then walked out of the clinic with his hands behind his back.
Li Hai sighed dramatically, "Dashan, why didn’t you inform about opening a clinic earlier? I have connections at the town’s Industrial and Comrcial Bureau and could’ve helped with the registration."
"Now it’s a problem. You opened without proper docunts, and they’ve co for inspection. I’m afraid the clinic can’t operate."
Chen Dashan smirked inwardly and asked, "Village chief, what do you suggest we do?"
Li Hai laughed and said, "It’s actually easy to fix. I can help smooth things out, but it’ll cost a bit."
"How about this: I’ll help you settle the connections, and you return the hundred thousand yuan IOU to ."
"Also, let hold fifty percent of the clinic’s shares. With my na on it, I guarantee smooth operations in the future."
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