Zhou Yi thought for a moment, "I'll offer 10,000."
He figured that since he was the only buyer for now, he might as well start with a low price.
Maria asked, "Are you sure you want to use 10,000 Light Seeds to obtain 18.45% of the hospital's shares?"
After some negotiation with the other party, Zhou Yi confirmed the deal.
It wasn't really about bargaining, but rather determining whether he would be the absolute owner of the building with a complete acquisition, or a shareholder with partial ownership. Dıscover more novels at novel★fire.net
Why not secure 51% of the shares and become the majority shareholder, which essentially meant being the shadow owner?
Maria responded, "The controlling shareholder will have the rights to make decisions, manage personnel, oversee operations, handle finances, and amend the hospital charter. However, you will also need to take on corresponding responsibilities and obligations, providing the necessary resources for the hospital's operation in proportion to your investment."
Both being living architectures, residential complexes and hospitals were different.
Jade City was straightforward, but Maria Hospital was much more complex.
Zhou Yi carefully reviewed the rights and obligations.
The controlling shareholder was essentially the operator, able to decide whether Maria Hospital should add or remove departments, whether the hospital should be open to the public, establish access thresholds and charge systems, and introduce or expel doctors.
Since there were no other shareholders, it was not much different from being the sole owner.
Zhou Yi directly took out 27,642 Light Seeds and made a deal with Maria.
"You are now the controlling shareholder of the hospital."
"Identity confirmed."
"Hospital information updated."
"Mr. Shareholder, welcome to your visit."
This huge investment of Light Seeds rapidly transformed the hospital, with gaps gradually filled and smoothed, surface cracks swiftly repaired, and broken stairs remade.
The small four-story building finally had windows steaming up, the entire house lighting was turned on, brightening and cleaning the entire building.
Zhou Yi asked it, "Maria, do you remember what happened before?"
The hospital responded, "By the time I was conscious, I was already on this island."
"I can't leave here. If I cross the edge of the island, I'll be bound by the surrounding energy and stop moving. It's like a huge sickbed, where regardless of illness, being within results in the same outcome."
It continued, "Many years after I woke up, they (Sheng Snakes) appeared, and at that time, there were only a few of them, and they were injured."
"Winter is the peak season for diseases, and fights were frequent on the Dead Sea."
"I took in the wounded and gave them basic treatment—actually, I don't have the ability to heal, but my body has recorded relevant information, which can be compared and later communicated to them, teaching them how to treat themselves."
Maria demonstrated this capability.
It projected images on the wall of two doctors in white coats treating an injured person with an arm injury.
Whether it was the doctors or the injured, their faces were blurry, and their bodies were in a state of vaporization and change, resembling abstract art, although the process of treatment was very clear.
The records were of doctors and nurses who had worked in this hospital treating patients.
Maria referred to this ability as "Self-treatment."
It had another skill.
"For patients entering the hospital, I continue to exert an influence, making them believe they can get better, that coming here will help them recover more effectively, especially in matters related to reproduction, which shows the best effects."
"Although 'Spiritual Massage' is a trivial ability, during times of sickness and injury, confidence and strength are needed. Now, all the patients in the hospital, especially the one undergoing surgery, are continually receiving Spiritual Massage."
Zhou Yi found this very useful.
The placebo effect of mental comfort could awaken a person's will to survive.
At that moment, Red Kestrel suddenly said, "The Da Vinci surgery has ended, very successfully."
Zhou Yi walked towards the hospital's main entrance.
Originally, only victims and medical staff could enter Maria Hospital, while unrelated individuals would be repelled.
Yet, under the watchful eyes of a group of Sheng Snakes, Zhou Yi entered without any hindrance, causing these local creatures to look at one another in confusion, flicking their tongues in puzzlement.
The hospital was filled with a light scent of disinfectant.
The old but clean floor tiles, the spacious and straight corridors, the ventilation so good it was almost chilly, and the clear sound of dripping water in the quiet, all made Zhou Yi feel extremely familiar.
Zhou Yi arrived at the third floor, where the operating room was located. In a single-patient ward, Zheng Tao lay on a simple wooden bed, covered with a quilt.
He was already asleep, his face wan, yet his breathing was steady.
Next to him was Da Vinci's imaging cart, its electrodes attached to Zheng Tao's head and body. Its screen displayed rows of floating data, monitoring the patient's post-surgical physiological condition.
The only readings Zhou Yi could understand were the oxygen saturation and blood pressure.
Da Vinci's main surgical cart was positioned by the window, its four mechanical arms glowing red and emitting steam, seemingly undergoing high-temperature sterilization.
It said to Zhou Yi, "Chairman, during the pulmonary embolism surgery on Zheng Tao, he experienced obstructive shock, which was very dangerous at one point."
"But his enhanced body was particularly resilient, forcibly stabilizing the entire body's physiological operation."
Zhou Yi listened, puzzled, "You mean, his tongue?"
The mechanical doctor said, "The patient's enhanced body showed a strong will to survive and was highly compatible with the patient. It activated the heart and lungs, stabilizing the patient's vital signs."
Enhanced bodies had this use for enhancers?
Driven by curiosity, Zhou Yi asked, "Do all enhanced body organs have this effect?"
"No, on the contrary, in most cases, the enhanced body creates significant physiological strain and burden, affecting the host's health long term."
Da Vinci continued, "The enhanced body is a type of modified organ with certain tendencies, showing traits similar to a self-will. However, medically, it is not considered an independent consciousness but a form of resistance to the enhancer's control, always showing a degree of rejection response. For enhancers, it's just a powerful organ tool."
"Patient Zheng Tao's enhanced body, after consuming the Wise Mushroom prior to surgery, was activated and entered a highly active state, something I have not encountered before. It has been continuously providing strong positive feedback to the host body, maintaining the entire body's stability."
"Wise Mushroom can temporarily suppress the instinct and rejection response of the enhanced body, allowing it to merge perfectly with the host, thereby activating this organ's strong support for the host body."
"This is a very surprising new discovery. If utilized and further developed, it could significantly increase the success rate of surgery for enhancers, perhaps even using it as a catalyst to employ the enhanced body as a surgical tool."
"Wise Mushroom, truly magical!"
Da Vinci spoke very fast, sounding somewhat excited.
Soon, it shifted the topic back to the patient's current condition.
The surgery was a success, but Zheng Tao needed a month of recuperation. For at least half of that time, he would be unable to move or get out of bed, requiring care.
Zhou Yi expressed his understanding, "Then let's keep him here for now."
Da Vinci mentioned, "Although the radiation in Snake Island is becoming weaker, it's still in the Dead Sea Zone and is neither safe nor quiet. This environment is not suitable for surgery and recovery; Jade City would be a better choice."
Zhou Yi knew that, of course.
But that wasn't feasible, was it?
He nodded, "I'll think of something later, see if there's a way to move Maria to Jade City."
Transporting such a four-story building across the sea was no small feat.
Zhou Yi contemplated, perhaps it would be necessary to request Chuneng City with its advanced transport industry to carry out the sea transport.
He also had to consider another point, the local Sheng Snake population might oppose the relocation, which would be another trouble.
"We could move the entire island next to Jade City," Da Vinci suddenly said.
Zhou Yi was stunned, "The entire island? How can that be done?"
You think bigger than I do.
"Chairman, it's a floating island."
Da Vinci explained, "The reason it remains afloat is due to the Dead Sea creature 'Bubble Fish.' These fish exhale bubbles that encapsulate Death Light, but they also form bubble-like feces during excretion. These bubbles float to the surface of the Dead Sea and then burst."
"A large amount of excreta sticks together, then combines with Light Soot and Light Amber in the Dead Sea to form floating debris, eventually creating floating islands, drifting with the movement of the Dead Sea. However, they're usually not very large, primarily small to medium-sized islands."
Zhou Yi was hearing for the first time that Bubble Fish were also Dead Sea engineers.
This Snake Island, truly supported by mountains of crap.
"The floating island is quite light."
Da Vinci suggested, "The Sheng Snakes already want to relocate, pushing it to a safer, calmer location. I think, why not have them move Snake Island directly next to Jade City, solving all issues at once."
"As long as you agree, they can move the island there."
Zhou Yi hesitated for a moment, "That's no problem..."
"I'll discuss it with them."
The mechanical doctor returned, "Chairman, they agreed and also appreciate the company's and your support for this place. However, they currently have many injured, and are short on manpower. Considering the distance between the two locations, it might take a month to push Snake Island over. By that time, Zheng Tao should also be able to walk."
Time was not an issue.
Zhou Yi grandly declared, "Then let's move the island!"