Merchant and doctor

Chapter 1340 Popularity and Medicinal Qi
Celery and dried tofu stir-fried pork shreds, braised tofu with shrimp paste, braised chicken wings with chestnuts, flying fish fillets with asparagus, assorted side dishes, steamed sea bass... They were said to be stir-fried dishes, but when all the dishes were served, there were only one or two side dishes, and the dumplings with both vegetarian and meat fillings became supporting roles.

Fortunately, Bian Mu and San Qiangzi both have big appetites, so there won’t be much left in the end.

From observing his words and expressions, Bian Mu gradually realized that Liang Xiangyin was still in the stage of gradually recovering his vitality. If he were to rate his spirit, it would be at most around 70 points, definitely less than 80.

"The three brothers are full of the spirit of the underworld. Who knows how they fought bravely with others when they were young and strong... Now, Cao Qiling has passed away, and Sima Kui seems to be alone. As for the rumor that he actually has a wife and children, why can't they live together openly? There must be another hidden story! At least it's not allowed to be seen in the light for now! Generally speaking, none of them is living a decent life. Perhaps, the decline of the three of them means that a certain special branch of the old-fashioned traditional Chinese medicine will completely bid farewell to the stage of history, and the contemporary new Chinese medicine will inevitably be reborn and regain its vitality!" Thinking of this, Bian Mu felt quite emotional.

"Lianhu Bai", 56% alcohol, is a top-quality liquor. While chatting and laughing, the three of them had already finished a bottle. Bian Mu and San Qiangzi were big drinkers, and now steam was starting to come out of their heads from drinking so much.

Liang Xiangyin didn't dare to drink more. After three or five cups, he turned the porcelain wine glass upside down on the table and didn't ask for more refills.

The three were discussing the future of the Chinese Medical Clinic when San Qiangzi's cell phone rang.

After answering the phone for a while, San Qiangzi said to his father, "A friend of mine had a minor car accident and called me to go over and help out. He's been asking for a while! I've almost finished eating, so I'll go over and take a look!"

"Put on some thicker clothes, don't catch a cold again! No matter how unreasonable the person who caused the accident is, don't fight with him!" Liang Xiangyin gave a few instructions with a stern face.

"In a society ruled by law, give them some courage... How old am I and still want to fight? No! Stay with my dad longer!" After saying that, San Qiangzi picked up a thicker jacket and hurried out to cheer for his friend.

Bian Mu originally wanted to go along and help, but he didn't expect San Qiangzi to be so agile that when he was about to say something, San Qiangzi had already walked out.

Bian Mu had almost finished his meal and invited Liang Xiangyin to the living room for tea while he cleaned up the dining table and the kitchen. Bian Mu had noticed that Liang Xiangyin hardly ever did any housework and didn't know how to cook at all. Maybe all the old men of that generation were like that. Anyway, Bian Mu's father didn't do much housework either, so his mother was the one who took care of all the household affairs.

When he came, Bian Mu brought some homemade fruit tea powder, which can calm the nerves, clear the mind and help with sleep. It is definitely top quality and is almost done now.

"Well... you really have some talent in medicine. Delicious!" Liang Xiangyin invited Bian Mu to the living room to drink tea and chat.

"Just drink it if you like. I'm just fiddling with it." Bian Mu responded with a smile and sat down on the small sofa at the side.

"I'm bored staying at home all day. The most I can do at the Chinese Medical Clinic is to help you watch the door. I haven't seen any outpatient clinics in so many years, so my hands are not used to it. I can't be of much help. Don't bother yourself. Just set up a table for me over there." Liang Xiangyin smiled and got back to the point.

"At least we should have a nurse to take care of some chores for you. After all, your status in the industry is there! We can't ask you to run errands all the time! Our clinic is a bit reluctant to open and the funds are limited. In fact... according to the old rules, we have to assign you a decent assistant." Bian Mu said politely with a smile.

"We are not like Nie Yixiong, a genuine and upright person. My master and the three of us brothers follow the old-fashioned traditional Chinese medicine. Although the procedures are completely compliant, we are indeed unknown. We can only consider ourselves to be able to survive for the time being! Forget about having an assistant. If the expenses are not too high, it would be good enough to find a nurse to help run errands." Liang Xiangyin replied politely.

"Then...if there is a suitable apprentice, would you be willing to take him in?"

"Take on an apprentice... The set we learned back then is already quite old, and I'm afraid it has been eliminated today... If they really don't mind, it's not impossible to take on half of the nurse, and then the nurse can be arranged elsewhere." "Okay! I feel more confident now that you've said that, so... what do you think is a suitable basic salary?"

"Salary?! We're family. I don't plan to get paid regularly at the clinic. Qiangzi isn't here, either! Let me tell you! I actually have some savings... Qiangzi has his own ideas. It's not that our family is too poor to buy a house or start a family. I have to make this clear to you. You're a very skilled doctor now, and you must have noticed that my vitality can never be fully restored. I come to our place to make up the numbers just to absorb some of the medicinal energy and get some popularity, so that I don't have to stay at home and slowly wither away. By the way, I can keep an eye on the door for you, so that we don't get to know each other in vain."

"That's not good... You should show some appreciation!" Bian Mu responded with a smile.

"Then... how about this? Every time they treat a patient, they can pay based on their own judgment. Of course, the specific payment standard must refer to the rules you set."

"You mean to follow the rule from many years ago and only charge for healing each person?"

Liang Xiangyin smiled and nodded.

"That's fine, but I have to pay for your daily travel expenses, meal allowances, communication subsidies, medical insurance, and retirement benefits!"

"Forget about the medical insurance and pension. People of our generation are not used to that. As for other aspects, you can give some suggestions so that other colleagues won't look at you strangely. We are family, so let's be clear. No cure, no charge! Old rules!"

"Okay, I'll listen to you." After responding, Bian Mu felt much more relaxed.

Objectively speaking, for an old Chinese doctor like Liang Xiangyin, under normal circumstances, he would have to prescribe at least 10,000 yuan per month to be justified.

"Also... it's best if we two don't live on the same floor. We should stagger our floors! We are two generations after all! It's better for us to each do our own thing."

"Okay! You open the clinic on the second floor, and I'll take care of the daily affairs on the first floor."

"Okay, if I encounter a patient who is unsure of what to do, I will send him to you!"

"You are so polite! How could that be!"

"The truth! By the way, you don't seem to be in a hurry at all about the secret recipe left by my master!" Suddenly, Liang Xiangyin changed the subject to a more important one.

"I do want to study it carefully, but unfortunately... my fate is limited and I have no idea where to start." Bian Mu responded with a smile.

"Actually... the matter is quite simple. Guan Yuelin has some, not much, but it is indeed the authentic stuff. My junior brother has some, more than Guan Yuelin. Except for what the two of them have, my senior brother has... the rest should have ended up in Cao Yueyue's hands. She never told you anything, right?" Liang Xiangyin suddenly explained a few words calmly.

Hearing Cao Yueyue's name, Bian Mu was secretly surprised.