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Taiwanese anchor's plea for dental discount after buying troubled stock

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese news anchor Yang Chih-chieh lamented the high cost of dental implants, which she needs, stating one implant costs NT$100,000.
  • She humorously appealed to her dentist for a discount, mentioning she had invested in the stock of Yageo Corporation, a component manufacturer.
  • The dentist, also a Yageo shareholder, offered a NT$5,000 discount, which Yang Chih-chieh described as a heartwarming story of fellow investors helping each other.

Taiwanese news anchor Yang Chih-chieh recently shared a relatable struggle: the high cost of dental implants. She revealed that a single implant costs a staggering NT$100,000 (approximately $3,100 USD), a price that prompted a humorous plea to her dentist.

Doctor, I'm so pitiful, I bought Yageo stock!

— Yang Chih-chiehHer humorous appeal to the dentist for a discount on dental implants.

Yang, who works for CTS News, approached her dentist with a heartfelt, albeit comical, request for a discount. "Doctor, I'm so pitiful, I bought Yageo stock!" she exclaimed, referencing the significant drop in the stock price of the passive component manufacturer, Yageo Corporation (2327), which had recently fallen to NT$456.5.

In a heartwarming display of solidarity among investors, the dentist, who also admitted to owning Yageo stock, agreed to a NT$5,000 discount. He even inscribed "Yageo discount" on the quote sheet, a gesture that deeply touched Yang. "What a warm story of shareholders helping each other," she remarked.

What a warm story of shareholders helping each other.

— Yang Chih-chiehHer reaction to the dentist offering a discount because he also owned Yageo stock.

Despite the stock market's volatility, Yang emphasized the importance of prioritizing dental health. "The most important thing is to see a doctor immediately if you have a minor tooth problem, otherwise it will only get worse," she advised her audience. "Everyone should pay attention to their dental health so they don't lose wealth."

The most important thing is to see a doctor immediately if you have a minor tooth problem, otherwise it will only get worse. Everyone should pay attention to their dental health so they don't lose wealth.

— Yang Chih-chiehHer advice to the public regarding dental health after her experience.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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