Merchant and doctor

Chapter 1915 Old objects shouldn't be kept hidden away forever

Liang Xiangyin and his son deliberately secluded themselves in Xinyun Township, Yushuo County, just to be closer to Huang Boxi. Their mentor, Situ Jianqing, had indeed passed on some secret techniques, but Liang Xiangyin was not very proficient in pharmaceuticals and couldn't keep up with many key technical details. Helpless, Liang Xiangyin and his son decided to try cooperating with Huang Boxi.

Unexpectedly, by a twist of fate, Liang Xiangyin and his son met Bian Mu, a prodigy in traditional Chinese medicine who was skilled in both medicine and pharmacy!

Immediately afterwards, Bian Mu first saved Liang Xiangyin's life, but then went mad with evil! You don't know how hellish it was until you experience it yourself. And it was because of this incident that Sanqiangzi was grateful to Bian Mu for most of his life.

By sheer coincidence, before Sanqiangzi could even beg, Bian Mu unexpectedly joined forces with Sanqiangzi at the "Sunset Glow" nursing home and managed to rescue Sima Kui from the brink of death.

Looking back, Sanqiangzi felt as if it were a movie, as if someone had already written the script, and everyone had involuntarily come together as if they had to complete some sacred mission.

after that……

Bian Mu actually established his own school of thought, standing out from the crowd as the head of the National Medical Hall, and establishing his own independent institution! Not only that, the "Detoxification Ointment" was quietly launched later, and its comprehensive effects far exceeded the expectations of the Liang family father and son. Needless to say, in terms of comprehensive preparation of traditional Chinese medicine alone, Bian Mu has already surpassed Huang Boxi's generation.

Liang Xiangyin and his son were determined to cooperate with Bian Mu. Firstly, it would contribute to the development of traditional Chinese medicine; secondly, they needed to monetize their existing resources, and raise as much money as possible. Liang Xiangyin, a man of great pride, didn't want to burden his son when he was old and unable to work. A decent medical and elderly care center in the city would cost at least 30 yuan a year; having money on hand gave him peace of mind.

Sanqiangzi is getting on in years. If he buys a suitable house in the city, renovates it, and gives the woman's family a dowry, wouldn't that add up to at least two million?
Furthermore, neither of them has ever paid into social insurance such as medical insurance or pension insurance. If they really wanted to make up for it, it would cost a lot of money! Even paying into commercial insurance would be fine! And if we take a step back, Liang Xiangyin possesses internal strength and is not afraid of aging or sudden death, Sanqiangzi would still have to pay for it! Wouldn't that also cost money?!

Liang Xiangyin is a seasoned veteran; he remains calm and collected in the face of adversity, and he certainly won't lose his composure if the timing isn't right. Sanqiangzi is somewhat anxious, trying to find a suitable opportunity to sound out Bian Mu's opinion.

"The 'poison-removing ointment' is quite good. There should be even better new plans to follow up, right?" Sanqiangzi asked with a smile.

"We haven't figured out a transitional new drug yet. To take the next step, we'll need to develop some special drugs. With 'Detoxifying Ointment' as a foundation, we'll definitely be able to make more money!" In a good mood, Bian Mu replied casually without thinking too much about it.

"Oh! From what you're saying... the basic framework is almost complete?"

"More or less! 'Hongyang' company is limited in scale and the workers' quality is average, so I'm afraid we can't take on the special drugs. When we have some free time, we'll have to investigate other pharmaceutical companies one by one," Bian Mu explained with a smile.

"You're really expanding this business! What's next?! You're not going to start your own pharmaceutical factory and business, are you?" Sanqiangzi asked tentatively with a smile.

"It's not that bad. Business management isn't our forte, so let's leave it to the professionals! We just need to maximize our technical advantages! However... it's possible we could set up a specialized hospital," Bian Mu said with a smile.

"What?! Opening a hospital?! Wow! You're getting bigger and bigger! No wonder the older generation always said you have lofty ambitions... How big is it?" Sanqiangzi asked with a look of surprise.

"I wasn't planning on making it a large-scale operation. It's basically an upgraded version of a traditional Chinese medicine clinic, a private medical entity, completely different from a top-tier hospital. It's our own hospital! As long as it's not illegal or against regulations, I decide how to operate it! Only then can the basic academic propositions of the 'Digital Medicine' school be gradually reflected in clinical practice. Otherwise, Uncle Liang, Senior Sima, and I will only be able to live our lives as a super guerrilla force, going wherever we end up. That would be... a life without purpose, meaningless! We must have our own inpatient department. If some patients cannot receive effective inpatient treatment, the little bit of traditional Chinese medicine technology we have will be wasted. The clinical experience of clinics and medical centers is practically worthless. Without our own inpatient department, where will we get the relevant medical data?! My 'Digital Medicine' theory is missing at least two-thirds of its medical support. In less than ten years, I'm sure I'll only end up like Huang Boxi. If it were you, Third Brother, would you be willing to accept that?"

"This...you're not going to dedicate your whole life to the cause of modern Chinese medicine, are you?!" Suddenly, Sanqiangzi seemed to realize something and blurted out these two sentences. "Hehe...I'm not that great! Besides, our Bian family has been a single-son lineage for generations, so of course we have to take good care of our little family. By the way, how's your relationship going?" Bian Mu asked with a smile.

"Hey! Not too far, not too close, where are you and Miss Qi?"

"We're both usually busy and don't see each other much. Anyway, we're not at the stage of formal engagement yet. Her dad is still observing and hoping that I'll achieve more success!"

"Heh... In the end, it all comes down to money, and lots of money! Setting up a hospital costs hundreds of millions. Will we be able to get that much funding?!"

"Let's wait and see! It's too early to talk about it right now. If possible, it's best not to borrow money everywhere. Artificially increasing the cost of starting a business is not worthwhile in the long run."

"Your plan is sure to succeed, I support you!"

"That's right! If it weren't for your constant help, Third Brother, I wouldn't be where I am today. Come on! Let me toast you!" With that, Bian Mu offered a beverage instead of wine to San Qiangzi.

"Look at you! We're family, talking like that is so formal! Hahaha..."

Amidst the laughter and chatter, Sanqiangzi couldn't help but feel a pang of self-consciousness. Compared to Bian Mu, he felt his life was far too vulgar. He could no longer hide what his father and Sima Kui had. If the opportunity arose, Sanqiangzi planned to have a formal talk with Bian Mu.

Some old items shouldn't be kept in your hands all the time, otherwise they'll easily deteriorate!
……

At noon that day, the old village doctor surnamed Mi suddenly came to visit, accompanied by a young man in his early twenties who introduced himself as Jiang, Mi's newly accepted apprentice.

Dr. Gong accompanied Bian Mu and Elder Mi for a while, and took the opportunity to ask Elder Mi about some traditional taboos in pediatric treatment. The two got along quite well.

Finally off work, after thanking Dr. Gong, Bian Mu chatted with the old village doctor surnamed Mi for a while.

"The ointment you sent over is really good; it's been a great help. The vacuum-sealed, gas-filled design at the bottom of the bottle is truly unique! Have you used it recently?" the old village doctor surnamed Mi asked with a smile.

"You haven't encountered a suitable patient yet, but judging from your tone, you've already tried it?"

"I've used it once to treat snake venom and once in a car accident. We were on a road trip with five family members. We weren't familiar with the roads, and our car overturned while going uphill. It was the closest place to me, so naturally they came to me. I added some medicine and oxygen, and the effect was truly immediate. Congratulations, young man!"

When experts meet, communication is naturally seamless. The two chatted quite congenially, and Bian Mu suggested going out for a casual meal. Based on Mr. Mi's taste, the location was chosen to be a Suzhou cuisine restaurant.