Merchant and doctor

Chapter 1944 Little Mute

In the pouring rain, Lan Bingru suddenly pulled this stunt, and even Bian Mu, with his quick mind, couldn't quite grasp it.

"Is the old man drunk?! He doesn't look like it! Why is he suddenly talking nonsense?! What is he planning to do?! Put me on the hot seat?! Is it really necessary?! I've never offended him before!!" After thinking it over, Bian Mu still couldn't figure out what Teacher Lan Bingru was up to.

"What's going on here... something sounds a bit strange to me. What are your plans, sir? I'm all ears!"

"Hehe... You're overthinking it. We're all sensible people. I was just saying a few words. Why did Elder Nie assign you to draft the assessment questions?! Isn't it obvious? He's ready to retire to a rural villa at any time and live a few years of carefree, immortal life. Before, everyone recognized him as the leading figure and the true representative of traditional Chinese medicine in Lijin! He basically made the decisions on all major matters. Time is merciless, and the older generation is getting older year by year. It's indeed time to officially introduce a true representative. Some things can't be said by Elder Nie and the others. It's not appropriate! You have to understand them yourself!" Lan Bingru explained with a smile.

To be honest, Bian Mu was getting a bit of a headache listening to this.

Bian Mu has never been a "careerist" since childhood. He doesn't want to be lectured by others, and he never lectures anyone. He has no interest in being a "legitimate spokesperson".

Improving his actual medical skills and making a lot of money were Bian Mu's two simplest wishes when he came to the city. Everything else was basically irrelevant to him.

"Teacher Xie Lan, you are mistaken! To be honest, I have no interest in that so-called authentic spokesperson. Besides, even in thirty years, I won't be qualified!"

"Hey! That's because you're still young and don't know how important this is. I've roughly calculated it for you, and right now, what you lack is a proper academic monograph, independently authored by yourself. Actually, you've misunderstood. It's not about becoming a leader and making more money with your high reputation. This is about public service! It's about re-establishing the benchmark for new TCM medical technology. Its significance far exceeds the small circle of Lijin City. Before, I always thought you had talent and just happened to cure a few special and difficult cases. Later, I realized that's not the case at all. Your 'Digital Medicine' project is of profound significance. It is the new benchmark for current TCM medicine. If you don't produce a monograph, you might not even realize your own importance!" Goodness, Lan Bingru has been showering Bian Mu with compliments one after another.

What?! A benchmark for contemporary modern Traditional Chinese Medicine?!

What's wrong with Lan Bingru?! It's just a rainstorm, surely it shouldn't be enough to make him start talking nonsense! Bian Mu felt that Teacher Lan was a bit emotionally agitated today.

"You flatter me, sir. I don't have that ability. At the very least, even if we were to temporarily set up an academic framework, it would take a lot of industry elites to complete it. I can't even get close to that level!" Bian Mu continued to decline.

Upon hearing this, Lan Bingru couldn't help but let out a slight, cold laugh.

"I've conveyed the message. As for how to proceed, that's entirely up to you. That's all I have to say. You have to make the decisions yourself. Also, I've made some friends in the publishing industry, so printing a few books is no big deal. You don't need to worry about the ISBNs or anything like that. I've delivered the message. You can decide what to do next. Also, there's something else I need your help with."

"Don't be so polite! Please tell me what you need!"

“I have a distant relative who has a son who is five years old this year and will be starting elementary school next year. However, his speech is still unclear. I’ve seen the videos they’ve recorded, and he’s basically mute! The whole family is very anxious and has sought medical help everywhere, but they haven’t been able to solve the problem. I’d like to ask them to take a look, but given the unresolved feud between our two families’ previous generations, they haven’t contacted me. I can’t just go to them to make amends, so… after thinking about it, I thought it would be better to ask you to come and take a look. It would be a good deed.” Suddenly, Lan Bingru introduced Bian Mu to a difficult case.

A little mute?!

He's already 5 years old, so he's probably a child born mute. No matter how skilled the traditional Chinese medicine is, you can't defy fate, right?! If Lan Bingru can't handle it, Bian Mu will naturally be able to as well.

Unless... Lan Bingru has some other intention?!

Bian Mu's mind went blank for a moment.

Bian Mu was still confused when Dr. Gong specially came upstairs to bring a pot of fine Longjing tea, with Luo Zhanqi following behind, carrying a plate of sliced ​​fruit.

While the two sides were exchanging pleasantries, Bian Mu sat there pondering for a long time, but still couldn't figure out what Lan Bingru was up to.

After Dr. Gong and Luo Zhanqi finished exchanging pleasantries, Bian Mu tentatively asked, "Are you sure I'm capable of this?"

“My aunt told me about the child’s symptoms, and I thought I should try acupuncture. But… you know, I’ve been focusing all my efforts on cancer treatment these past two years, and I’ve become quite rusty with acupuncture. Anyway, we’re not strangers here, so let’s be honest: my acupuncture skills are no match for anyone else… Yes! Qi Shangqi!”

"Are you sure acupuncture can restore the speech ability of a 5-year-old child who has had a speech impediment for many years?!"

"Others may not be able to do it, but you should be able to."

"This...that...how come I'm suddenly being shown up at my door when I go out for a house call?!" As she spoke, Bian Mu felt that both of today's events had a certain absurdity about them!
“You come from a wealthy family, so naturally their family will come to you asking for a house call. That family is quite well-off and they cherish that boy like a treasure, so they will definitely ask you to make a house call. I mean, just don’t refuse. Please!” Suddenly, Lan Bingru’s expression became much more serious.

Since things had come to this point, Bian Mu could only nod slightly.

"Then I'll reluctantly do it. Please don't blame me if I can't get it." Bian Mu said politely with a smile.

"How could that be! Nine times out of ten, a few needles will be enough to make you fine. That family has some influence; they might even be able to help you with something, big or small!" Lan Bingru said with a smile, trying to sound mysterious.

Hearing this, Bian Mu still couldn't process what was happening. In short, Lan Bingru was acting strangely today, and he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong.

The food was to her liking, and the tea was especially fragrant. Lan Bingru ate quite comfortably, and with a smile on her face, she took out her phone and made a call.

Then, Lan Bingru said that it was arranged, the heavy rain would definitely stop that night, and someone would come to contact Bian Mu.

With a heavy heart, Bian Mu had no choice but to say that he would wait a little longer at the hospital.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while about topics such as the layout of the clinic. Lan Bingru thanked Bian Mu for his hospitality and then took her leave.