Merchant and doctor

Chapter 1886 Suddenly Became a Referee

Despite Bian Mu's strict control over the frequency and channels of delivery, the sales of "Detoxifying Ointment" are still quite astonishing. In the past few days, the volume of shipments to other regions has obviously doubled.

The "Digital Medicine" system comes with its own accounting and statistics system. Bian Mu is also very smart, so he could manage for a while. However, as sales in other regions began to surge, Bian Mu started to feel a bit strained.

The accounts of "Xin G Twenty" Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic have always been managed by Nurse Ye. In order to save expenses, the clinic has never hired a dedicated accountant or cashier.

Drug research and development and sales are Bian Mu's second career, which has nothing to do with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic. In the long run, Bian Mu will indeed have to spend money to hire an accountant. If possible, this accountant will have to do the accounting for both sides. Of course, Bian Mu will have to pay the accountant at least 1.5 times the salary.

It's best not to bother Nurse Ye with this, lest it cause trouble in the future. Putting everything else aside, Uncle Huang, who's behind Nurse Ye, isn't easy to deal with. In Bian Mu's memory, Uncle Huang is a very profit-driven person, and the good sales of the "detoxifying ointment" have probably already reached him.

Bian Mu guessed that sooner or later, Uncle Huang would talk to him about making money together.

So, Bian Mu greeted Qi Yuewei and asked her to help him find a suitable female accountant, and Qi Yuewei naturally agreed.

……

That morning, just after ten o'clock, Bian Mu saw a male patient in his forties. He was well-mannered, of medium height, and had rather bright eyes.

"I'm sorry! Actually... I'm also a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, but I'm really at my wit's end and haven't been able to find a suitable person to introduce me to. So I've resorted to this. I'm not seeing you because I'm feeling unwell. It's just that I've encountered some medical problems and came here specifically to ask for your advice. I hope you don't mind?" The man spoke very politely.

Hearing this, Bian Mu was quite surprised and couldn't help but look him up and down a few times.

"It's alright! We're colleagues! Let's exchange contact information first, so you don't have to spend money on me again. I've already refunded your registration fee; go back to where you got it. It should have arrived in your account by now. In the future... if you encounter something similar, just come over for a chat before or after get off work. There's really no need to be so polite!" As she spoke, Bian Mu exchanged contact information with the male doctor.

To his surprise, Bian Mu was completely unpretentious, much to the man's delight, while the man seemed quite taken aback.

"When I see patients in my clinic, I prefer to use acupuncture as my first choice. I will only consider other treatment methods as a last resort. Please forgive me if I am doing it right or wrong, and don't laugh at me."

"You're too kind! There are thousands of medical schools, and it's been the same since ancient times! Actually, this may be one of the strengths of our traditional Chinese medicine. You have your own medical views, and at least I can't hear anything wrong with them. Which hospital are you working at now?" Bian Mu asked with a smile.

"Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Provincial People's Hospital"

"Oh! So you're colleagues with Professor Qi Shangqi?" Slightly surprised, Bian Mu replied with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the man's expression changed slightly.

"To be honest, I was recently transferred from Beiqi. Professor Qi is highly respected, and I have indeed benefited a lot from him. However... Professor Qi's way of doing things is a bit... so... in our daily work, it makes everyone a little uncomfortable..."

Hearing this, Bian Mu frowned. "Something's not right! At first, he sounded like he was just trying to discuss acupuncture or other technical issues in this strange way, but now he's changed his tune?! Whatever conflict you have with Teacher Qi, what does it have to do with me?! What?! Are you trying to sweet-talk me into acting as a mediator between you two or something?!" Thinking this, Bian Mu felt a growing aversion to the man in front of her.

"As you can see, there are still so many patients behind us! We'd better stick to the point. If we're going to discuss technical issues, well, I'll just have to talk to you about it briefly. If the technical difficulties are too great, then we'll have to arrange to meet at the Little White Building another day to discuss it further."

Upon hearing the name "Little White Building," the man frowned.

"I've just arrived at your esteemed place, and the formalities at the Little White Building haven't been completed yet. The relevant personnel did mention it to me, and I've also received the relevant forms. Since the curator has said so, I'll hurry up and get it done. From what you're saying, it's more appropriate to hold daily academic exchanges at the Little White Building?"

"That's right! Judging from your tone, you must be at least a postdoctoral fellow, right?" Bian Mu asked with a smile.

Clearly, this colleague in front of him had some background. Perhaps... Bian Mu didn't have time to think about it in detail. He just felt that this person's trip today might have some other purpose. No matter what trouble there was between him and Qi Shangqi, he would just stay out of it.

"Almost... Traditional Chinese medicine has never been about academic qualifications. To make a long story short, I don't want to take up too much of your time. The other day, our department brought in a patient with similar symptoms on both sides of his calves, especially the inner side. When you press on it, it leaves a dent. Dr. Qi diagnosed it as a new type of edema with a unique cause and advocated acupuncture treatment. However, the acupuncture wasn't very effective. Somehow, the patient's family found out that I had just been transferred here, so they made an appointment with me. By the way, my clinic is right next to Dr. Qi's..." The man briefly explained the relevant medical condition.

"Oh...and then what happened?" Curiosity piqued, Bian Mu asked with a smile.

“I also advocated for acupuncture treatment first. Based on his condition, I suggested inserting needles into the ‘Taixi’ and ‘Fuliu’ acupoints and letting the needles rest for at least half an hour. Out of respect for Director Qi, I sent the patient’s family to the next room to consult Director Qi first. If he had no objections, I would then insert the needles.”

"Oh! And then what happened?" Hearing this, Bian Mu became even more curious, and had more or less guessed what was going on in her mind.

"Sigh! Director Qi suddenly flew into a rage and threw the medical record on the ground. You know, he's always surrounded by a bunch of students when he comes to work. Later... the commotion got a bit out of hand, and even the dean got involved." The man explained calmly.

At this moment, Bian Mu seemed to have figured out something.

"Hehe... I didn't know there was such a thing! The treatment plan was finalized, did you give the patient the acupuncture afterwards?"

"No... in the end, Director Qi arranged for a student to do it."

"Oh... the patient's swelling went down the next day, and everyone said that Director Qi was the best doctor. Are you just deliberately trying to cause trouble?! Is that what you mean?"

"Pretty much! I originally respected him quite a bit, but who knew he'd misunderstand me. As a newcomer, I've suddenly found myself in an awkward position... A friend suggested I consult with you, so I made an appointment..."

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu immediately concluded that the person in front of him was probably not a very decent person, and might even be the kind of treacherous person with malicious intentions.

"So, you're implying that I'm being asked to act as the referee between you and Teacher Qi?!" Bian Mu chuckled with exasperation as she said this.

To be honest, the guy sitting across from me was really shameless; he even nodded slightly.