Chapter 1357: Chapter 1356: It Can Definitely Be Cured
It’s normal to have a bald spot in middle age. Moreover, if the person is a big boss, having a lot on their mind all the time, losing hair is quite normal.
Besides, in this day and age, it’s not uncommon for people in their twenties to go bald.
When Ye Qiu walked in, Zhou Peng, who was drinking tea, immediately greeted him, “Dr. Ye, you’re here. Please have a seat. This is Mr. Lu, the owner of the printing factory.”
Ye Qiu nodded and sat down. He already had a clear view of Mr. Lu.
However, Mr. Lu kept feeling that Ye Qiu’s eyes were focused on his bald spot.
“Mr. Lu, this is Dr. Ye I mentioned to you. As long as Dr. Ye is willing to treat you, your problem is really not an issue.”
Zhou Peng said.
Speaking of which, he was older than Mr. Lu, but his hair was black and thick. This had a lot to do with Zhou Peng’s knowledge of health maintenance. Although he used to be a deputy dean and had a lot on his mind at night, his hair was still very good. Even without dyeing, it remained very black.
“Dr. Ye, can you really cure my problem?”
Mr. Lu is rich, and rich people care a lot about their appearance. Same goes for him. He feels he’s good in all aspects, but the first thing people notice is his bald spot.
If it were cold winter, wearing a hat wouldn’t be a big deal, but entering an office or a room, the hat would have to come off, exposing that bald spot.
The miraculous hair transplants being talked about everywhere now, he tried that too but found no effect. It not only caused headaches but also wasted money.
As for wearing a wig, it might work, but sometimes it’s easily spotted, which makes it even more embarrassing.
So if it feels unbearable, it might be better to shave the hair completely, but occasionally sparse hair grows, while the top stays bald.
“Mr. Lu, let me examine you first.”
Ye Qiu first took Mr. Lu’s pulse, observed his tongue, and asked about his situation. It was clear that he overthinks and lacks sleep, leading to hair loss over time, which is inevitable.
“Treatment is certainly possible, and I can make your hair black and thick again, but…”
“But what?”
Mr. Lu asked anxiously.
No need to say it, Zhou Peng knew it was about the consultation fee.
“Mr. Lu, Dr. Ye’s treatment fees are usually high.” Zhou Peng knew this well since he received quite a bit of commission from Ye Qiu.
“Dr. Ye, money is not an issue. Just name a reasonable price, and I’m willing to pay.”
In this world, there’s no free lunch. As a businessman, Mr. Lu knows very well.
Moreover, he doesn’t know Dr. Ye, so why would he treat him for free? If the word got out, wouldn’t it mean many bald people would seek free treatment from him?
“Mr. Lu, money’s not the problem. There’s something I want to ask you, maybe you can help.”
“Dr. Ye, go ahead.”
If not about money, Mr. Lu felt slightly tense. After all, he’s someone who prefers solving issues with money when possible, and only using personal connections when it’s unavoidable.
“Are you the owner of Jinling Printing Factory?”
“Jinling Printing Factory? I’m just a shareholder. Currently, the Jinling State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission holds 51% of the shares, and the remaining 49% are mine. But the factory’s profit is low. Now it’s just for supporting thousands of workers for the country. Otherwise, if so many workers are laid off, it would affect many families.”
According to the current state of the printing factory, after annual deductions for staff salaries and other expenses, what’s left for Mr. Lu is really no more than ten million.
But the most valuable printing machines there are each worth millions, which he paid to import from Germany.
However, these printing machines wear out annually. In a few years, he might not even recover the initial investment, but with the shareholder relationship at the printing factory, Mr. Lu finds many paths easier to walk.
Ye Qiu had anticipated this, and he admired Mr. Lu’s spirit, but he felt that if things were like this—supporting idlers—the printing factory was bound to go bankrupt sooner or later.
After all, business is business, and charity is charity. If a business doesn’t make money, eventually, no one would be interested in earning.
“Are you still going to continue?”
Ye Qiu asked.
“I have no choice but to continue now. I’ve long wanted to quit. Based on what I’ve invested and the returns over the years, I’ve lost quite a bit of money.”
Mr. Lu said helplessly.
Of course, the intangible connections and status had elevated, so Mr. Lu didn’t mind too much.
“Why doesn’t that printing factory undergo reform? With today’s advanced printing machines, there’s no need for so many employees. Most of the older staff could be let go.”
“I had that idea initially, but I didn’t dare and couldn’t do it, and the authorities didn’t allow it either.”
Once Mr. Lu mentioned this, Ye Qiu and Zhou Peng understood even more.
After all, with so many older employees, if they were suddenly laid off and being over forty, like Ling Zhengwei, accustomed to this industry, it’s unclear what they’d do if let go.
If it’s those even older, nearing retirement, dismissing them suddenly might lead them to even commit suicide.
So considering this, Mr. Lu dared not act rashly and had no choice but to drag along. However, if it’s time to replace another batch of machines, a big sum needs to be invested again.
If the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission doesn’t invest, and he has to put in his own money, he might not manage. The precision printing machines from Germany and Japan are exceedingly expensive now.
Of course, there are domestic printing machines which are much cheaper compared to imports, but you get what you pay for. Soon after use, they might frequently break down, and the time and money on repairs.
Mr. Lu was puzzled, wondering why Ye Qiu asked these questions.
“Dr. Ye, I’m curious about why you’re asking these?”
Originally, Ye Qiu considered taking over the printing factory, but upon realizing the shares held by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, he knew they would definitely interfere regardless of how the factory performs.
Ye Qiu never liked having others interfere in his work unless the printing factory was wholly his. So he decided to let it go, thinking it would only create trouble without reason. Now, it’s just about solving Ling Fei’s parents’ issues without directly purchasing a whole printing factory.