Merchant and doctor

Chapter 1838 Third-Party Technology Company
Bian Mu has always believed that "Journey to the West" should be ranked first among the Four Great Classical Novels. Many of the mythological details described in the novel are actually rich in special philosophical principles, which are thought-provoking and thought-provoking.

For example, the Taiji Bagua Furnace used by Laozi! Many details described by the author are similar to the more sophisticated alchemy practices of the old era.

While browsing the test reports, Bian Mu couldn't help but unleash his free-flowing imagination. Combining some important details from the novel "Journey to the West," he gathered together various medicine cauldrons, then abstracted them, scientifically organized them, and transformed them into a special workshop. There, Bian Mu would complete preparation processes such as desulfurization, detoxification, exorcism, and anti-oxidation... low cost, simple and comprehensive medicinal properties, safe and efficient!
Worried about forgetting it later, Bian Mu quickly took out two notebooks and let his unrestrained scientific imagination run wild, drawing wherever his thoughts took him, completely disregarding whether the order was messed up...

Gradually, the night grew as dark as jade...

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Huang Boxi and others were much more proactive than Bian Mu had imagined. Today one would come up with a plan, tomorrow another would come up with a new idea. Through this back-and-forth exchange, many unexpected technical details of the new drug development were gradually perfected...

That noon, just after getting off work, Bian Mu called the herbalist Lao Pei and asked him to meet at "Tianyin Pavilion". This time, Bian Mu still did not invite Duan Hongyi.

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Old Pei, the herb farmer, insisted that he could just find any random seat on the first floor, so Bian Mu had to find a well-ventilated corner seat in a relatively quiet place.

Before the dishes were served, the two chatted over tea for a while.

"I need to register a pharmaceutical company, like a small studio, focusing on technological research and development. You can be included in that too!" Bian Mu explained with a smile.

"Oh...relying on the National Medical Center?" Old Pei was caught off guard and asked instinctively.

“Of course, otherwise… it wouldn’t be approved for several years. How can you apply if you don’t have a physical entity or any physical object?” Bian Mu replied with a smile.

"The same legal entity?"

“That’s alright. I’m the legal representative of this pharmaceutical company. How about you list your name as an original partner?” Bian Mu said with a smile.

"That would be an honor! But... what about Zhang Jinsi and the others?"

“Stay out of it all, don’t let them get involved!” Bian Mu replied crisply, clearly having thought it through beforehand.

Just the two of us?

"Yes! It would be very inconvenient for me to sign agreements with Mr. Huang, the pharmaceutical company, Yiyoukang, and the Dong sisters in my personal capacity. There are many complicated procedures. It's not that it can't be done, but... it might leave some unforeseen hidden dangers in the future."

"Oh...you're right! Times have changed. It's best to follow all the proper procedures. Okay! I have no problem with that."

At this point, the waiters had already started serving the dishes.

During the meeting, the two discussed the specific details of the agreement for quite some time, trying to consider all aspects to avoid future trouble. It was clear that Old Pei was very happy.

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Just as Bian Mu returned to the clinic and was about to rest for a while in her own office, her phone rang. It was Lao Hou calling. "I just got back after doing a few small business deals recently. Want to come out for dinner tonight?" Lao Hou invited Bian Mu out for dinner over the phone.

To be honest, Bian Mu really had no desire to have an awkward chat with Lao Hou.

The secret recipe had long since become meaningless. Old Hou hadn't quite grasped the situation and was still clinging to it. Bian Mu couldn't bear to upset him, so she deliberately avoided meeting him, thinking that Old Hou was an old hand at this and would eventually understand her intentions.

Unexpectedly, Lao Hou was quite persistent and insisted on meeting up with me to have a chat.

"I'm sorry, I've been busy lately and really can't take the time right now. How about this, we'll visit Mr. Mi in the village another day when we have some free time."

"Okay! I'll wait for your call! I know you're busy, so I won't bother you any longer. By the way, have Situ Jianqing's two apprentices become your friends? Any progress on the secret recipe?" In the end, Old Hou couldn't help but bring up the old matter again.

"I've occasionally heard the two seniors mention it, and judging from their tone... it seems that the core parts have all fallen into the hands of Senior Brother Cao. Senior Sima even gave me the life-saving iron certificate to save his own life, so it must be true. We can only search for it slowly when we have time in the future!" Combining the truth with the fiction, Bian Mu casually gave a few perfunctory words.

"Oh! A certificate of merit?! That's promising! Well... I know a little about Senior Brother Cao's descendants. Business hasn't been good lately, so I'll go out and inquire. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news!"

"You've worked hard! It's hot, take care to avoid the heat!"

"Sure, sure! Then I won't bother you any longer." With that, Old Hou hung up the phone.

This was Bian Mu's first time collaborating with someone to prepare and dispense traditional Chinese medicine, and he wasn't very confident. The old village doctor surnamed Mi was knowledgeable and experienced, and since he was an outsider at the time, as the saying goes, the bystander sees most of the game. If he had some free time, he should really find some time to have a good chat with the old doctor.

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In the past two years, everyone has been short of money. Whether they have money or not, whether they are in debt or not, they are all short of cash. In any case, Bian Mu's skills are there for all to see. The detoxification ointment is at least a glimmer of hope. With all parties involved, things have progressed quite quickly.

With the help of many friends, Bian Mu and Lao Pei's small pharmaceutical company was finally established. The address was set at the Wu family's old residence, with a traditional Chinese medicine clinic as a foundation, and all the necessary procedures were completed.

The Dong sisters were even more anxious than Bian Mu. The additive project was progressing smoothly, and Assistant Zhang was particularly helpful, quietly supporting them from the sidelines. They had already conducted more than 30 rounds of experiments.

That evening, Dong Yushan arranged to meet Bian Mu at a small teahouse, where she delivered the first phase of the project in person.

The small suitcase, containing dry ice and other items, looked very professional.

"Let's not bother with any agreements or anything like that. You saved my sister's life, and there will be plenty of opportunities to cooperate in the future. Consider it a gift from you." Dong Yushan seemed very generous.

“That won’t do! We’re going down the path of a legitimate, modern company, not some small, informal workshop. A formal agreement is a must! I’ve drafted one, take a look. Also, it’s best if you don’t sign with me in your individual capacities. Originally, I was planning to invite you two to join our small pharmaceutical company, just to add your names, but after thinking about it, in the long run, that wouldn’t benefit either of us. What I’m suggesting is that you two also apply for a technical studio. I’ve brought the specific paperwork and application process. I’m relying on our clinic, right? You can rely on the name of a third-party technical company under ‘Yiyoukang.’ As long as it’s a small, third-party technical company, it will be more convenient for doing things in the future, and it will be easier for everyone to get along for a longer period.” As he spoke, Bian Mu packed everything up and pushed it to Dong Yushan.

“You’ve really thought this through. Theoretically, that’s how it should be done. However… we don’t have your capabilities. We might as well find a suitable place to work under your name!” Dong Yushan had her own ideas.

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu couldn't help but smile slightly, appearing somewhat unconvinced.