Liu Zhizhong said, "Yuxiang, I understand your reasons and concerns. Thank you for communicating so openly with me, I'm honored. But please don't worry, once the Luo Family's Xinlan Hospital capital enters Shanan County, I'll be in charge there, and everything will be manageable."

Luo Yuxiang replied, "My father often tells me not to trust the words of domestic officials. Sometimes they can even deny what's written on paper. Arguing with officials is tricky; you can't win."

"Not to mention, the domestic officialdom is like an ironclad camp, constantly changing officials! You're the secretary in Shanan now, but what about next year or the year after? You have strong abilities and a good background; surely, you'll be transferred or promoted, right? Then who will we turn to?"

"Moreover, while Xinlan Hospital isn't world-class, compared to some domestic top-tier hospitals, it's undoubtedly superior. For such strong capabilities to open a branch in a backward Minority Autonomous County or to collaborate with your public county hospital is, logically, an incomprehensible thing."

"When any domestic turmoil arises, and when the rhythm starts to catch on, how would ill-intentioned people diss Xinlan Hospital's capital? We Singaporeans can't afford this kind of tension."

Zhao Han couldn't help but joke, "Oh my, Yuxiang, are you such a Singaporean now? Hey, are you bullying me because I only have permanent residency?"

The atmosphere was nicely adjusted, and everyone laughed.

Liu Zhizhong nodded and said, "Hmm, it seems Yuxiang's father indeed has a significant influence on her, all to the point!"

Everyone laughed again, and the mood remained light.

But Liu Zhizhong shifted the tone and said, "Since Yuxiang knows I will be promoted, she should understand that after being promoted, my ability to provide support will be stronger, right?"

"This..." Luo Yuxiang hadn't thought of that.

"At the same time, perhaps you don't realize the huge impact Xinlan Hospital's introduction to Shanan County will create. Shanan is just starting and needs some reputation to build its influence. Wealthy people will come to Shanan for medical treatment, experience Shanan's local customs, and might even invest in industries there, driving the local economy. People in power will also come for better medical technology and services, giving Shanan more opportunities within their power!"

"This..." Luo Yuxiang was surprised again.

Liu Zhizhong continued, "If Xinlan Hospital in Shanan is successful and gains fame, it'll be unique nationwide. Imagine what a huge advantage that would be for business. And for the development of Shanan County, what a strong support it would be! Healthcare is an industry, noble and proper, so why not embrace it? Currently, there are some foreign-funded hospitals in the country, but they truly don't exploit the poor because the poor cannot afford them. Our collaboration, my goal is for the poor to also enjoy advanced international medical services."

Luo Yuxiang widened her eyes, "Oh my, Liu Zhizhong, as an official, you're the first to think of the poor in front of me. But without exploiting the poor, how will you handle their healthcare? Rely on financial subsidies? Can you afford them?"

"This is why introducing foreign-funded healthcare must be written into agreements and Party-government resolutions, and there will be memorandums with relevant Singaporean parties."