Merchant and doctor

Chapter 1889 Complementary Advantages and Opening Branch Stores
Besides Mr. Huang, a total of four other distinguished guests came to the "Xin G20" Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic. One of them was a lady who was about thirty-five or thirty-six years old. She was dressed very fashionably, with her hair piled high in the clouds. It was clear that she had worked at a high-end hair salon. It was obvious that she was very particular about her makeup, clothing, and jewelry. The other three guests also treated this fashionable lady with great respect.

The other three men appeared to be businessmen, all in their late forties or early fifties. They were all dressed in Western-style casual wear and wore expensive watches on their wrists. However, none of the usual rings, bracelets, gold necklaces, or other jewelry were visible. Bian Mu guessed that if these three were truly in the business world, they were probably not easy to deal with.

"It looks quite formal. Why not arrange a time and a decent place to meet? Is it a chance encounter? Or..." Bian Mu couldn't help but wonder.

As the traditional Chinese medicine clinic gradually got on track, Bian Mu and Uncle Huang gradually drifted apart, intentionally or unintentionally. There was no other reason than Bian Mu felt that the two of them were not very compatible in terms of interests, and less contact would reduce trouble!
Nurse Ye and a young female nurse brewed a pot of fine tea for the distinguished guests, and arranged dried and fresh fruits and snacks. After exchanging a few polite words, Nurse Ye and the other nurse went to attend to their own business.

After exchanging pleasantries, Uncle Huang smiled and explained his purpose: "We just attended a business forum, and the venue wasn't far from here. We thought we'd come here for a cup of good tea and a rest. Your clinic is much better managed than I expected. It looks like you'll be opening a second branch soon!"

Hearing this, Bian Mu's mind went blank for a moment.

“Open a branch?! Even if we had such a plan, what does it have to do with him?! Shareholding? Or joint venture?! I've never heard the old man mention it before! And Nurse Ye hasn't hinted at it recently either!!” Bian Mu thought to himself.

With a smile, Bian Mu replied, "I do indeed have that intention. As you know, this house belongs to the Lin family. It's fine for a temporary emergency, but it's probably not suitable for long-term residence. A few days ago, I asked a friend to start looking for a suitable shop, but we're not quite ready in other aspects yet!"

"Hey! You're talking about relocating, I'm talking about properly opening a branch, expanding revenue, and seizing market opportunities. They're not the same thing. Let me introduce you. This is President Tang. He's been tied up in a lot of capital lately and is worried about not having any good projects. How about I act as a host? You two can discuss it and see if you can cooperate. Of course, if it's convenient, I'd also like to take a stake. I'm not looking for profit, just joining in the fun." As he spoke, Uncle Huang introduced the lady to Bian Mu.

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu immediately guessed three or four points.

Is this a forced match?!
Objectively speaking, Huang Bo's actions were somewhat impolite, at the very least, showing little respect for Bian Mu, as he hadn't given any prior notice and had suddenly accompanied this so-called President Tang to discuss this matter, especially since it was a crucial matter for Bian Mu.

Of course, this may be Huang Bo's consistent business style. Now that Bian Mu's fame has risen, his self-esteem, net worth, face, etc. have also increased accordingly. What he used to say that didn't matter now sounds a bit harsh.

"My abilities are limited. At present, I can only think of relocating the store. Opening several other branches at the same time is really beyond my capabilities. I'm sorry to disappoint you both." With that, Bian Mu got up and poured some tea for the distinguished guests in front of him.

Anyone can tell the difference between good tea and bad tea. We had only been chatting for a short while when the teacups in front of the guests were almost empty.

"The owner is young and promising, as everyone can see. The business world is full of ups and downs, and risks certainly exist. It is only right that the owner is mature and prudent. I fully understand that. In the early stages of business development, it is right to take steady steps. However... right now, the owner has timely launched a new drug of top quality, with the clinic and pharmaceuticals developing in tandem. This is extremely rare in the field of traditional Chinese medicine! It would be a real pity to miss such a golden opportunity that only comes around once every few decades!" That Mr. Tang really knew how to talk. His words were not at all like those of a pretty but empty-headed person.

Bian Mu couldn't help but feel a bit more favorably disposed towards her.

"There's no way! We're outnumbered and outgunned, and many of our services haven't even been fully rolled out yet! Don't laugh, but the three of us doctors on regular shifts haven't even had a proper working-age period!" Bian Mu's words clearly conveyed a deliberate refusal. "Precisely because everyone has their own weaknesses, we need to sit down honestly and find the best solution that complements each other's strengths! Xiao Bian, to be honest, you're great in every way, except you're a bit conservative, that's true! Your traditional Chinese medicine clinic is clearly very different from the Yi family, the Meng family, the Cen family… you might even lead a new era for clinics in the future! We've always had high hopes for you in that regard! High standards and strict requirements are good, but Rome wasn't built in a day, you know? We need to take it one step at a time! It's not realistic for you to do everything yourself. Some things are best left to more professional people. Everyone can use their strengths, and I believe we'll only cooperate better in the future." Uncle Huang was quite eloquent; with just a few words, he had everyone nodding in agreement.

To be honest, Bian Mu could take most of what Uncle Huang said to heart, however... it's bad luck to rush into opening a branch before the main branch is even fully settled!

Bian Mu definitely can't follow their lead!

"Then... judging from what President Tang is saying, we already have a suitable place here?" Bian Mu seemed to be yielding a step by step, using a retreat as a tactic to advance.

Upon hearing this, a look of considerable joy immediately appeared on Mr. Tang's face.

"The house is ready-made, and the shops are 90% new. There are several similar places in the city, and the property rights are 100% in my name. When you have some free time, you might as well go and take a look?"

Hearing this, Bian Mu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's wonderful. I'll pay you a visit once I've finished dealing with the miscellaneous matters like the new drug launch here," Bian Mu replied with a smile.

Hearing this, Uncle Huang finally showed a satisfied smile.

"The tea is really good. I think we've had enough. Xiao Bian, you've had a long day. Let's go out and find somewhere to eat something. I'm starving."

"Sister Ye knows this area very well, so let's trouble her to make a reservation!" After saying that, Bian Mu got up and called Nurse Ye to discuss finding a high-end restaurant for a meal.

……

The "Fontaine Garden" Hotel is a star-rated hotel. Ms. Tang said she has a stake in it. They booked a small restaurant on the second floor, which was quite spacious. Nurse Ye booked two tables, and intentionally or unintentionally, they arranged for Bian Mu, Dr. Gong, and Ms. Tang to sit at the same table.

Luo Zhanqi sat at a table with Uncle Huang and Nurse Ye as a guest, and three young interns also came along to join in the fun, eating next to Luo Zhanqi.

During the meal, President Tang quietly told Bian Mu that for the past two or three years, she had noticed that her tone of voice had become increasingly harsh. Recently, when she visited the kindergarten that she had donated to build, she noticed that the children were intentionally hiding behind her when she was taking pictures with them. Only then did President Tang realize that the problem might be quite serious.