Merchant and doctor

Chapter 1942 Buying the Second Stock

In the stillness of the night, in the living room of the Wu family's old residence.

Reclining on the sofa with her hands behind her head, Bian Mu was pondering something.

"Since opening the clinic, we've encountered a lot of trouble, both overt and covert, but thankfully... we've finally weathered the storm! Now, all sorts of interests are intertwined again, and our path forward has become even more tortuous and narrower. We need to be aware of that! We're just practicing medicine and doing business normally, and suddenly we've offended some people. That young master Pan is probably a bit vengeful, otherwise he wouldn't be holding onto this and always looking for a fight to vent his anger... Maybe... we should find an opportunity to meet him?! Pshaw! Who does he think he is! He's not exactly in good health, so don't go looking for trouble, he's annoying! Or... maybe we should consult a fortune teller to ask about his recent fortune." Thinking of this, Bian Mu got up, quickly walked into the study, opened a drawer, and found the three ancient coins.

Six lines!

The result is in: the 60th hexagram, Jie (節), Water over Lake! All things have their limits!
Not bad! A very auspicious divination!

Bian Mu felt much more at ease. This was a hexagram formed by two opposing trigrams: Dui (兑) below and Kan (坎) above. Dui represents a marsh, and Kan represents water. A marsh has water, but its flow is limited; too much water will inevitably overflow. Therefore, one must be moderate and not act rashly in anything. In daily life, one should be restrained in one's conduct. In short, know when to stop!

"Does that mean... there's no need to rush to set up the site for the Cen family's health club?! 'Strike first' might not be the right approach!" Thinking of this, Bian Mu realized that he had been acting a bit hastily lately. Well, he's a young man! That's perfectly normal.

but……

My divination has always been quite accurate, so maybe... I should take it easy for now? Anyway, no one's pressuring me to do this, so I can just wait a couple of days.

As a result, my original plan to go to the address alone on Sunday to take another look has been postponed after this divination. It is more important to take the time to rest.

……

That morning, just after 11 o'clock, Bian Mu saw a special male patient, 49 years old, dressed very elegantly. He came alone, without anyone accompanying him, and had a leather briefcase on his lap, which was of a suitable size and quite tasteful.

"Excuse me! My surname is Liu! I used to work at an investment bank, but then... we changed bosses, and I felt that everyone's basic concepts of investment and financial management were too different, which made me lose interest in working. So I settled my equity income and started my own business. I've heard that compared to other traditional Chinese medicine clinics, your clinic hasn't opened any health-related programs like wellness centers, which are said to be very profitable. I wonder if Mr. Bian is having financial difficulties or something else..." The man introduced himself and briefly explained his purpose with a friendly smile.

"Oh! Your way of meeting is quite unique. Perfect timing! I've been looking at this all morning and it's giving me a headache! I'll chat with you for a bit! Xiao Shang, you must be tired after a long morning. Why don't you three go out for some drinks? It's on me!" With that, Bian Mu took 200 yuan from her drawer and handed it to the male intern surnamed Shang.

It wasn't appropriate to be modest in front of outsiders, so after thanking Bian Mu, Xiao Shang took the money from her and told her two female colleagues to go out and buy some drinks. They had been copying recipes for a long time, so it was a good opportunity to go out and get some fresh air.

The two of them were in the consultation room.

"In principle, I don't plan to start a health and wellness center business. The reason is very simple: I don't want to put in the effort—it's exhausting! Besides, training staff also costs money and time, which isn't worthwhile! In addition, I've heard that the health and wellness center business isn't very profitable, so... I'm sorry to disappoint you!"

Upon hearing this, the man's eyes lit up.

"Just what I guessed. It's quite a coincidence. You and I complement each other's strengths. If we reach an agreement, Boss Bian will only need to focus on the core business, and the rest will be contracted out to our team. We'll split the profits 50/50 every year! Is that okay?" the man replied with a smile.

Bian Mu shook her head slightly and refused outright.

“There are no outsiders here, so let’s be frank. Although my skills are limited, I’m a legitimate professional physician. Doing my job well is already a stretch, to be honest! Being a competent doctor is already exhausting enough; running a health and wellness center on top of that is simply beyond my capabilities. Besides, that kind of business is quite specialized, and I’ve always been a complete novice in that area.” Bian Mu finished speaking, hoping the man understood. The man’s expression appeared somewhat embarrassed.

"I have long heard of Dr. Bian's great reputation, and meeting you today, I can attest to its well-deserved acclaim! You command my utmost respect! Indeed! In that case, let's talk again sometime later! This is my business card. If you ever decide to leave, Mr. Bian, please feel free to contact me! Our team's doors are always open, and we welcome you to join us anytime!" As he spoke, the man took out three elegant business cards and handed them to Bian Mu.

Bian Mu quickly got up and solemnly accepted the gift.

Just then, three young interns happened to be standing at the door watching. Bian Mu casually asked Xiao Shang to deliver the gift on his behalf, and that was how the matter was resolved.

……

The production and sales rhythm of the "detoxifying ointment" has been well controlled. Teachers Bian Mu and Duan Hongyi have carefully calculated that the current production and sales rhythm yields the highest profit margin.

Seeing the funds in his account accumulating, Bian Mu opened an account at a major state-owned bank and deposited a portion of his cash there. Using this account as the core, Bian Mu began preparing for his second new drug. This time, Bian Mu planned to develop a big, highly effective drug that could cure a patient's illness simply by placing it near their nose and sniffing it.

Good medicine!

Bian Mu didn't disturb anyone and quietly made preparations on his own first.

……

The market trading volume has been increasing recently, and a non-ferrous metal stock that Bian Mu has been watching has more than tripled! Bian Mu used the Zhong family's large computer platform to repeatedly check and verify for a long time, and finally chose to buy an agricultural stock called "Suweisu". The actual transaction price was more than 3 yuan, and Bian Mu expected it to rise to about 17 yuan.

That's nearly a 5-fold increase, which is quite impressive!

The stock market is risky, so please invest with caution! For safety reasons, Bian Mu only bought 3 shares; he wouldn't dare buy any more than that.

Keeping his promise, Bian Mu called the girl surnamed Zhu and briefly explained the matter of purchasing "Suweisu" stock.

On the phone, Ms. Zhu didn't seem very interested in the stock; she gave a few perfunctory replies and then hung up.

Bian Mu had made a fool of himself, but fortunately he was very easygoing and didn't take it seriously at all. Perhaps he was wrong, and if the market remained flat for a long time, he would just lose money.

……

Having not been back to his hometown for some time, Bian Mu specially invited Duan Hongyi and her daughter to visit on this Sunday, giving the nanny a chance to rest for the day.

Bian Mu personally cooked for half the morning, preparing a table full of delicious dishes. Before the meal, he specially invited Uncle Ge and his wife to join him for a lively meal.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was very harmonious, with everyone chatting and laughing. They ate very happily and praised Bian Mu's excellent cooking skills, saying that he could open a restaurant after he retires.