The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 488 As long as he dares
"Isn't having more money a good thing?"

The young woman glanced at Old Shen quietly: "Mr. Shen, people who have been poor for a long time suddenly become rich..."

"After becoming a senior technician, the commission is even more outrageous. Today, after opening, they were doing massages while calculating their commissions, and they couldn't concentrate. The customers' feelings are very direct. As soon as they reacted, they were immediately sent back. Now the store has dispatched several top-level technicians to clean up their messes."

Old Shen's silence is perhaps the key to the good results of a relaxed and slow pace!
But mindset is something that can't be easily maintained. If he had been poor for a long time and suddenly became rich, could he still give acupressure massages without any distractions?
It's not that he can't do it, but that society simply doesn't give him the opportunity. As soon as you open your phone, every push notification screams "Buy it!" and every advertisement implies "You deserve more." The whole environment has long since turned people into slaves to consumption.

As he left the Slow Weaving Life Service Center, Lao Shen noticed a row of newly hung medical qualification certificates on the wall. Without asking any questions, he pushed open the door and boarded a shuttle bus.

For just two yuan, you can take a bus to the community hospital next to the main branch of Easy Travel—a place that has undergone a complete transformation.

He didn't know how Easy Slow Travel had collaborated with this place, but the entire top floor had been transformed into a surgical center, staffed by the former deputy chief physician of Jishuitan Hospital and several senior experts.

The waiting area was packed, but thanks to the easy, slow-moving appointment lane, Mr. Shen entered the consultation room in just ten minutes. Dr. Lin Zhiyuan asked a few simple questions and diagnosed him with frozen shoulder without even taking any X-rays.

He had just stepped out of the hospital when his phone suddenly vibrated—a text message popped up:

"[Beijing Municipal Government] Notice: Your 12-square-meter house located in XX Hutong, Dongcheng District, has been included in the urban renewal project. Please bring your property certificate to complete the registration within three days."

"..."

Old Shen trembled as he repeatedly checked the text message, then looked up at the luxury buildings in the distance that were about to be topped out, speechless for a long time.

Instead of thinking about his children, another question flashed through his mind: if he couldn't live without the services of this store for the rest of his life, should he grit his teeth and buy that exorbitantly priced apartment?

At this moment, even he, a retired engineer, subconsciously began to measure life using the logic of "convenience in exchange for consumption"...

……

"Demolition within the Second Ring Road?"

"Wasn't that place already beyond demolition?"

In the top-floor CEO's office at the headquarters of Relaxed Travel, Zhou Yaqin frowned as she looked at Director Liu across from her, her tone filled with confusion:

"The government's decision to demolish our property is your business; what does it have to do with our company?"

Director Liu slumped into the sofa, a wry smile plastered on his face:

"Mr. Zhou, as long as Zhao Xiaochui doesn't show up, these cooperation requests will keep coming your way!" He spread his hands helplessly. "In the end, they'll all end up coming to me, and I'll have to communicate with you!"

"Who exactly is pushing us from behind?" Zhou Yaqin's face darkened.

"I can't explain it..." Director Liu shook his head. "If the cooperation is beneficial to everyone, what's there to say about pushing it back?"

"If Zhao Xiaochui doesn't show up soon, those in the business world who are envious will only become more and more impatient." He lowered his voice:

"However, they won't go too far... Like this demolition project, as long as EasySlowMove is willing to get involved, they can help them meet their targets, and they can also get a share of the profits..."

"Share a piece of the pie?" Zhou Yaqin sneered. "Do you think we need to freeload off this?"

"Of course you don't need it!" Director Liu rubbed his face helplessly. "But they need you to share this pie!"

He leaned forward and explained in a low voice:

“Take this demolition project for example—the plan is to build urban green space, but right in the middle of the green space, they want to restore a three-courtyard house!”

"The property rights belong to the state. You can easily and slowly move around. As long as you pay part of the demolition compensation, you can get a 50-year lease, plus the right of first refusal to renew the lease!"

Zhou Yaqin laughed angrily: "The beads on this abacus are so loud, I could hear them rattling even a hundred meters away!"

"Who can disagree!" Director Liu slapped his thigh in agreement. "It solved the demolition problem and also earned us a relaxed and easy-going branch for free! Mr. Zhou, do you think this is an idea that only one or two people could come up with?"

Zhou Yaqin rubbed her temples: "The demolition site is near the old municipal government building?"

Director Liu nodded. "..." Zhou Yaqin asked helplessly, "How much do you need?"

"Not many," Director Liu glanced at the documents, "Beijing has no shortage of pre-built resettlement housing, it's just that some people are greedy..."

"Knock knock knock~" Zhou Yaqin tapped the table in dissatisfaction.

Secretary Liu stopped complaining, pushed the documents in front of her, and sighed, "Because of the budget, we're stuck on this little bit of money. If we just take it easy, it'll be 50 years' worth of rent."

“Fifty years…” Zhou Yaqin shook her head and smiled, a smile that even Director Liu couldn’t decipher. “We’ve paid it!”

"What?" Director Liu looked at the old lady strolling on the street in surprise.

Zhou Yaqin glanced at Director Liu with a half-smile:
"I don't know if those people who have such ideas will live for fifty years, but I can guarantee it—"

"Fifty years from now, Zhao Xiaochui will definitely still be alive and kicking!"

Director Liu was speechless, and after rummaging through his briefcase for a long time, he pulled out another document and handed it over.

Zhou Yaqin didn't reach out to take it, but took a deep breath and asked:

"What kind of new script is this?"

"The project involves renovating the collective dormitories and some other properties in the city's sub-center to make them more age-friendly." Director Liu pushed the contract forward. "This was specially arranged by the city to recognize your social contributions."

Zhou Yaqin glanced at the contract cover and chuckled softly:
“Our current orders for age-friendly renovations are booked until the end of next year, Director Liu, it’s only January now.”

"Then let's expand our workforce! Find partners!" Director Liu subconsciously raised his voice.

"Is there an advance payment in the contract?" Zhou Yaqin suddenly interrupted.

Director Liu remained silent for a moment.

"Heh," Zhou Yaqin raised an eyebrow and smiled, "So it's just an IOU?"

"Mr. Zhou, if you just let Zhao Xiaochui show his face," Director Liu lowered his voice, "not only will the advance payment be made, but the full amount might arrive ahead of schedule!"

After saying this, Director Liu thought for a moment and then backed down: "Or you could have him call me, or even just send a text message to let me know he's alright. As long as I confirm that Little Hammer is okay, I'll help you deal with any similar incidents in the future."

Zhou Yaqin gave Director Liu a deep look, shook her head without saying a word, snatched the document, and signed her name without uttering a sound.

"Thank you for taking care of me!"

Zhou Yaqin accepted the second script and then looked at Director Liu's briefcase.

This time, Director Liu didn't move. He tossed the bag aside and said, "There are still a few cooperation agreements inside. I can hold out for a while, but there's something more urgent right now..."

Seeing Director Liu's actions, Zhou Yaqin's expression softened slightly: "Please speak."

Director Liu lowered his voice with a solemn expression:

"Someone might... request that you send a technician to their home!"

"can!"

Before Director Liu could react, Zhou Yaqin agreed decisively. Her eyes suddenly turned icy as she stared directly at Director Liu, enunciating each word clearly:

"Whichever girl they want to come to our door, I'll send her!"

"As long as he dares to sign his name on the application!"

(End of this chapter)