Traveling back to 1977

Chapter 306 Let's Get Something Practical

After Chen Fan firmly refused, Yan Liyuan said no more and left the naming issue to the leaders to resolve. He then discussed various first aid methods and principles with Chen Fan.

A short while later, Hao Liyang, the deputy director of the health department, also arrived at work. Upon hearing that Chen Fan had arrived, he rushed to Yan Liyuan's office immediately.

After another round of warm greetings, the conversation moved upstairs to the conference room.

Hao Liyang was the deputy director of the Revolutionary Committee in charge of the Health Department, equivalent to the executive deputy director, and he was also in charge of promoting first aid methods.

Besides him, the director of the Health Department Revolutionary Committee and the director of the department also appeared, along with many experts from the bureau, to listen to Chen Fan explain the first aid methods.

Chen Fan explained in great detail, not only repeating everything he had told the veterinarians last time, but also adding an explanation of the principles of first aid methods. He also clarified any follow-up treatment plans and precautions.

After all, the audience he gave the lecture to last time was just a group of amateur veterinarians with little background knowledge. He only needed to talk about how to deal with emergencies. But now he was facing people with a solid medical foundation, so the content he was going to talk about had to be different.

In fact, apart from the airway obstruction method, most other first aid methods are old news, with only some innovations in the steps involved in later generations.

Chen Fan explained in such detail for two reasons: firstly, to popularize innovative methods, and secondly, to prove that the first aid manual was indeed written by him, and not by someone else.

By the time he finished speaking, it was already noon, and a burst of enthusiastic applause erupted in the conference room.

Hao Liyang clapped and stood up, his face full of excitement, and said, "What you've said could be strung together and compiled into a first aid book."

Then, changing the subject, he said, "I heard you're the barefoot doctor from the Lujiawan production team of Nanhu Commune. Would you be interested in working at our health department and personally participating in the writing and promotion of this book?"

He was returning the favor by bringing Chen Fan in, which could be considered a reward for Chen Fan's contribution.

As for being promoted from a barefoot doctor to a position in the health department, that was no problem at all. In those days, promotions depended on one's background and firm stance. As long as one could gain the favor of a powerful person, there were quite a few people who could go from working in the fields to working in the capital in an instant. His situation was nothing special.

In a corner of the conference room, Zhang Juemin and Zhang Wenliang exchanged a glance, both able to see the worry in each other's eyes.

Secretary Yang, being shrewd and calculating, had anticipated this turn of events. Now, as long as Chen Fan agreed, it would be their time to "stir things up." Their demands weren't high, and they didn't intend to hinder Chen Fan's future. However, the brigade had just spent several thousand yuan on IOUs for livestock breeding as a sideline business. Without Chen Fan overseeing things, relying solely on the 12 veterinarians they had trained in a short period, they simply lacked the confidence to run the breeding business successfully.

Even the other four brigades were only able to get them to issue IOUs because Anquan and Ye Shubao used Chen Fan as an example. With Chen Fan involved, they had the strong support of the commune's veterinary station, and they were promised that if the breeding farm was successfully established, they would also help them get rich. That's how they were able to get the seedlings on credit.

If Chen Fan is transferred, once they hear about it, they'll probably not only stop delivering the remaining seedlings, but they'll also have to take back all the ones that have already been delivered.

In this way, Lujiawan will suffer a huge loss.

If Chen Fan could stay a few more months, help the production team get their livestock farming business up and running, and bring those veterinarians along, they would definitely celebrate and send Chen Fan off to his new job!
Just as Zhang Juemin and Zhang Wenliang were poised to strike, Chen Fan said without hesitation, "Thank you for your kindness, Director Hao, but I am not knowledgeable enough and I am afraid I will mess things up. Let's leave this opportunity to someone else."

The meeting room fell silent immediately after he said that.

Hao Liyang looked at him with a face full of surprise, "You don't want to?"

Jumping from being a barefoot doctor in the production team to working in the health department not only brought about a dramatic change in his living environment, but also allowed him to obtain urban residency. For a member of the production team in that era, it would not be an exaggeration to describe it as "a meteoric rise." Why wouldn't he want to?
Looking at Director Hao, Chen Fan smiled slightly, raised his head, and said with righteous indignation, "From my personal point of view, I would definitely be happy to do so. After all, the Health Department is such a good unit, with both prestige and substance, and it can also contribute to the people and society. Who wouldn't want that?"

He sighed softly, "But Lujiawan nurtured me, and now is the time when it needs me. How can I just leave for my own future? The health department can do without me, but Lujiawan cannot. So I've decided to stay in Lujiawan and do my part to build up my hometown!"

For Chen Fan, his biggest wish after transmigrating was to live a comfortable and happy life. Now that the big house is built, the harsh rural environment is no longer a problem for him. Thanks to the "land of fish and rice", his standard of living is even higher than that of most cadres' families in the city.

Do grassroots cadres have meat and fish at home every day, and are there people to serve them by making their beds, sweeping the floor, and cooking? Do they have spacious and bright houses? Do they have a strong grassroots support system that commands widespread support?
no?
He has!

In Lujiawan, he could get whatever he wanted. From the brigade leaders to ordinary commune members, everyone called him Teacher Chen and fawned over him. He was incredibly comfortable.

As long as he follows the steps and seizes the opportunities of the future, he can not only take off on his own, but also take Lujiawan with him. At that time, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he is half a local tyrant. Wouldn't that fulfill his life's wish?

But if I were transferred to the health department, not only would I be busy with endless tasks every day, but I would also be supervised by superiors and urged on by subordinates. I would have to do this and that every day, and the living conditions would be just so-so.

Living in a single room of just over ten square meters, eating bland canteen food, and having endless work to do, for him, this wasn't climbing to heaven, it was becoming a "cow or horse".

So, honors, urban residency, salary levels, and promising futures—whoever wants them can have them; he doesn't want them.

I just tinker with some things in the village, keeping them for my own enjoyment, but sharing them is a contribution, isn't that great?

Upon hearing Chen Fan's words, Zhang Juemin and Zhang Wenliang could no longer contain themselves and rushed forward, grabbing his arms on either side.

Zhang Wenliang said excitedly, "From today onwards, you are my brother. Anyone who dares to be rude to you will be punished by the Zhang family!"

With red eyes, Zhang Juemin suppressed his excitement and said, "Xiao Chen, I want to apologize to you. Although I admire your skills, I always feel that you are not diligent enough and always like to show off. One day you're showing off your long guns and short guns, and the next day you're showing off your belt and backpack. You're not steady enough."

I never expected, I never imagined, that your thoughts were so noble. When I get back to Lujiawan, I will definitely tell everyone what happened here, let them know that you gave up a good job and a good position in the city, willingly choosing to stay in Lujiawan and endure hardship!

Chen Fan grinned awkwardly, "Actually, it's not so bad."

I've eaten plenty of meat and fish, but I've never really experienced hardship.

It's not dated at all!
The Zhang brothers were like this, and the others around them were no different.

The director strode forward, grabbed Chen Fan's right hand, and squeezed it firmly. "He truly is a good comrade who is rooted in the masses and wholeheartedly serves the people!"

The section chief followed closely behind, shaking Chen Fan's hand vigorously. "The people will not forget you, the organization will not forget you. Give me a call whenever you've figured it out, and I'll make the arrangements!"

Chen Fan smiled slightly, but felt a bit uneasy inside.

Damn it, they don't offer any real benefits, just spouting official jargon. If I don't come, you can send people to ride my coattails, right?

There are those who focus on abstract concepts, and naturally there are those who focus on practical ones.

Hao Liyang looked at him with a face full of emotion and nodded slightly, "Good lad, you've got good potential."

He then turned to Yan Liyuan and asked, "Section Chief Yan, have their living arrangements been made?"

Yan Liyuan immediately said, "I've already asked someone to inform Sister Zhou. Sister Zhou has arranged for someone to book rooms at the guesthouse. Considering they're new here and unfamiliar with the environment, we've arranged triple rooms. Meals will be at the guesthouse's small canteen, and it's set at the Class B standard." Class A standard is for receiving leaders; for ordinary people coming up, it's usually Class C. Class B is already considered exceeding the standard for hospitality.

Hao Liyang immediately said, "We'll upgrade their meals to Grade A standards and arrange single rooms for them."

Zhang Juemin quickly said from the side, "A single room will do, so that Teacher Chen can rest well. My brother and I will stay together."

Hao Liyang nodded, "Then we'll have one cadre room and one double room. Also, I'll use part of my personal allowance to treat Teacher Chen to a good lunch today."

He also started calling him Teacher Chen, just like Zhang Juemin.

Chen Fan grinned, about to make a polite remark, when the director next to him, seeing how generous Hao Liyang was, chimed in, "In addition, we will provide Teacher Chen with a subsidy based on the standard of two yuan per day for cadres on business trips."

The section chief, with her large pregnant belly, said with a smile, "It's rare for Teacher Chen to come to the prefectural committee. Section Chief Yan, go find Section Chief Zhou of the Political Work Section and tell him that I asked him to get some tickets so that Teacher Chen and his colleagues can buy some souvenirs when they go back."

Chen Fan tried hard to control his expression, trying not to laugh too exaggeratedly, and said with a wink, "Thank you for your kind words, leaders, but I haven't accomplished anything..."

Before he could finish speaking, Hao Liyang said seriously, "Being able to come up with this set of first aid methods is already a great achievement, and no reward is too much."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Your explanation was excellent, with some innovative points that are very helpful for our emergency medical work, however..."

At this point, his tone softened, and he smiled, "As the saying goes, many hands make light work; by pooling our wisdom, we can do better."

Chen Fan didn't mince words and immediately said, "Now that I'm here, I'm just a brick in the leader's hand. Just give the order."

Hao Liyang nodded in satisfaction and said, "I hope you can stay a few more days. On the one hand, you can personally explain these first aid methods to the directors and key personnel of the emergency departments of several affiliated hospitals. On the other hand, our bureau has already organized a few people to organize relevant materials and compile the emergency methods into a book. We hope you can participate and offer your opinions."

Before Chen Fan could speak, Yan Liyuan, who was standing next to him, said with a smile, "There's something that the leaders may not know yet."

Upon hearing his words, the director, the section chief, and Hao Liyang all turned to look at him.

Yan Liyuan smiled and said, "In this month's issue of *Jiangnan Literature*, there is an article titled 'On the Fields of Hope'..."

At this moment, the section chief nodded slightly, "I know, I've seen it."

She looked at him, puzzled. "Why did you bring this up?"

Yan Liyuan pointed to Chen Fan, "This article was written by Teacher Chen."

Everyone present was startled again and turned to look at Chen Fan.

As the first influential literary magazine to resume publication in the province, almost half of the people here have bought it, and more than 8% have read it. Of course, they know that this article, with its old subject matter but novel narrative and writing style, is actually written by this young man in front of them!

real or fake? !
Seeing the skeptical looks from the crowd, Zhang Wenliang stepped forward again, saying with pride, "This article was written by our teacher Chen, and what's published is only a small part of the first one. Teacher Chen has already finished writing the second one..."

Chen Fan pulled him back and said awkwardly, "Brother, keep it low-key."

Zhang Wenliang was about to retort when he noticed that the man's expression seemed rather unpleasant, so he muttered, "That's exactly right."

Upon seeing this, everyone had virtually no doubt.

Furthermore, someone said, "Ah, I remember now, the author of that article was Chen Fan. I thought it was a coincidence before, but I didn't expect it to be the same person."

With a face full of admiration, she said, "You know medicine and you also know literature. Teacher Chen is truly multi-talented!"

Chen Fan chuckled awkwardly, "No, no, it's just a little hobby."

Being multi-talented is nothing; what he really wants is more money and more billions.

Seeing that Chen Fan himself had admitted it, Hao Liyang couldn't help but laugh and say, "Good, good, good. Since Teacher Chen has this ability, he should get involved even more and try to make this book even better."

Upon arrival, the morning's "inspection meeting" came to an end. Everyone moved to the nearby guesthouse to welcome Chen Fan and his companions back.

Chen Fan was used to these kinds of social events, but before eating, he had to go with Yan Liyuan to his room at the guesthouse to put his luggage away.

Since the Health Department's guesthouse was a subordinate unit of the Health Department, and the director and department head had both come forward, naturally all room types were available for him to stay in.

Both rooms are on the same floor and face each other.

Zhang Juemin and Zhang Wenliang entered the double room, and Chen Fan also glanced at it from the doorway. Apart from the lack of a bathroom, it was no different from a standard room in later generations. There was a large wardrobe by the door, with two beds inside. There were also two single sofas and a coffee table by the window. The conditions were much better than the triple room they stayed in last night.

Then they went to see the "cadre's room" where they lived.

Tsk tsk tsk!
The mahogany floors gleamed with a glossy sheen. In the over 30-square-meter room, a huge mahogany double bed stood against the wall in the center, with two bedside tables beside it. At the foot of the bed, against the wall, was a large mahogany wardrobe, next to which was a three-drawer chest, on which sat a 14-inch television?!
That's fucking luxurious.

There were two single sofas and a coffee table by the window, a coat rack in the corner, and a low cabinet with an old-fashioned radio inside.

wrong!

When Chen Fan got closer, he saw that it was a three-in-one machine that combined a radio, tape recorder, and record player into one. It was a high-end product comparable to a television!

These luxurious amenities are not the main point.

When Chen Fan turned around, he noticed a small door in the corner. Pushing it open, he found himself in a private bathroom!
It has a full-length mirror, a sink, a toilet, a large bathtub, and even a shower head.

The decor of this room is comparable to that of a five-star hotel from the 80s.

Fortunately, Chen Fan was a man of the world. He had stayed in five-star hotels not only in the 80s but also several times in the 21st century. After marveling at the luxury that transcends time, he put his luggage in the wardrobe, but kept his important items with him. Then he went to the bathroom to wash his face, tidied his clothes, and strode out with his head held high.

(End of this chapter)