Chapter 196 - 77: Personal Research Institute, Qin Feng of Kyoto Hospital (Part 2)

She took several deep breaths before finally calming down.

Sniffling, she let out a long breath and pulled away from Jing Shiyun’s embrace. "So, when did the doctor say the surgery will be?"

Jing Shiyun answered, "They’re giving me anti-inflammatories first. They estimate the surgery will be sometime this afternoon."

Just as she finished speaking, a nurse came over pushing a cart.

She checked the nameplate at the head of the bed and asked, "Bed 15, what’s the name?"

"Jing Shiyun."

The nurse nodded. "Alright, I’m here to administer your anti-inflammatory medication." After speaking, she used a scanner in her hand to scan the barcode on the IV bag, then scanned the wristband on Jing Shiyun’s wrist.

Jiang Li instinctively reached out to cover Jing Shiyun’s eyes. After all, Jing Shiyun was terrified of pain. Giving birth to her had nearly cost Jing Shiyun her life, which was why she had no younger siblings.

Of course, there was another reason.

Jiang Bowen hadn’t wanted Jing Shiyun to suffer like that again, so right after she was born, he went and got a vasectomy, which made her grandparents furious.

That was why her two grandparents had stayed in the countryside and had passed away one after another a few years ago.

The nurse first inserted the IV catheter, then started the drip. After finishing, she left them with a single instruction, "Just press the call button when the bag is empty." Then she moved on to the next bed to start another IV.

Shen Yanzhi, who had been standing by like a piece of the scenery, suddenly spoke up. "Dad, Mom, why don’t we get a private room?"

Jiang Bowen shook his head. "I already asked. The nurse said all the private rooms are full."

Of course he wanted Jing Shiyun to have a private room; she would be able to rest better that way.

But there were no beds available, so they had to settle for a three-person ward.

Shen Yanzhi pressed his lips together. "What about a VIP suite?"

This time, it wasn’t just Jiang Bowen; even Jing Shiyun shook her head. "VIP suites aren’t something we can get just by asking."

Besides money, you also needed connections.

Hearing this, Jiang Li stood up. "I’ll make a call."

’It’s just a VIP suite, isn’t it?’

’Why not just buy the hospital?’

’After all, she didn’t have much of anything right now—except for money.’

’Would buying a single hospital really be a problem?’

She immediately contacted Liu Qian and told her to acquire the hospital as quickly as possible. The price didn’t matter.

After hanging up, Jiang Li didn’t go back right away. She leaned against the wall, her mind in a jumble.

’So what’s the use of having money?’

’It still can’t keep my parents from getting sick and getting hurt.’

’Today it’s this, but what about in the future?’

’They’re going to get old one day.’

She mulled it over for a long time and finally made a decision: she would spend money to fund a dedicated research institute.

Besides researching cancer drugs, it would also have to research anti-aging.

With that thought, she immediately contacted Xie Wan.

After all, among her assistants, Xie Wan was the one with the broadest network of contacts.

She briefly explained her idea to Xie Wan. "Do you understand what I mean?"

"I can, yes." Xie Wan paused, her tone hesitant. "But a dedicated research institute... the annual cost would be a staggering expense."

"At a minimum, several trillion. At the most, we’re talking about an astronomical figure."

Jiang Li pinched the bridge of her nose. "Mm, I know. Just move forward with it. You don’t need to worry about the money."

How could she not know that research costs a fortune? But compared to money, she was far more concerned with her parents living a long and healthy life. Besides, it could also benefit the public.

Knowing that Jiang Li’s word was law, Xie Wan didn’t try to persuade her further once she saw her insistence. "Alright, I’ll get started on it right away."

After all, as a subordinate, her job was to follow her boss’s decisions. Whatever the boss said, goes.

Just as she hung up with Xie Wan, a call came in from Liu Qian. "Sister Jiang, they’re asking for 800 billion."

Jiang Li wasn’t surprised. "Fine, 800 billion it is."

Kyoto Hospital was one of the top hospitals in the country. To acquire it, a few hundred billion was to be expected.

"I’m at the hospital right now. Arrange a meeting with their owner at the coffee shop on the first floor. And bring the transfer agreement."

"Understood, Sister Jiang."

Hanging up, Jiang Li returned to the hospital room. "Dad, Mom, something’s come up. I have to step out for a bit, I’ll be back later."

Then her gaze fell on Shen Yanzhi, who was peeling an apple. "Are you coming with me, or are you staying here with Mom and Dad?"

Shen Yanzhi thought for a moment. Although he really wanted to go with Jiang Li, she had bodyguards with her, so nothing would happen to her.

But things were different here with Jing Shiyun. As the son-in-law, with his mother-in-law about to have surgery, he definitely had to stay and keep her company at the hospital. "I’ll stay here with Mom and Dad."

Jiang Li nodded. "Alright. I’ll be back soon."

She walked out of the room, called for Xu Shijie and Wei Chuan, and the three of them went downstairs to the coffee shop.