Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2006 Partnership in the Operation of a Specialty Hospital
In order to successfully return to practicing medicine, Dian Shuhua put in his best effort and cooperated wholeheartedly with Dean Lu to give acupuncture to that special patient in their hospital's inpatient department. The whole process was secretly recorded, of course, without showing his face, only the acupuncture procedure. He also obtained the consent of Dean Lu, the patient, and his family beforehand.

As expected, with Bian Mu's meticulous corrections from the sidelines, by the fifth day, the qi stagnation and depression in the meridians of that special patient had been completely cleared.

Everyone was overjoyed!

Perhaps he was a little too focused, because his yang energy was noticeably depleting quickly, and Dian Shuhua even caught a cold and had to rest for two or three days.

Dean Lu arranged for their hospital's acupuncture experts to take over the treatment, so Dian Shuhua no longer needed to go out to perform acupuncture on behalf of Bian Mu, and the matter was quietly resolved.

Bian Mu specially prepared a bag of medicinal diet pills for Dian Shuhua, instructing him to take one pill in the morning and one in the evening. In less than three days, Dian Shuhua was already full of energy and busy with his work again.

Bian Mu still did not restore Dian Shuhua's prescription rights at the branch of the National Medical Center.

Dian Shuhua knew perfectly well that his boss wanted him to take a good rest! So he kept quiet and continued doing what he was supposed to do, never saying much in front of or behind others.

……

That noon, just before the end of the workday, Xiao He came over with a backpack and said that he was planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam. He had already met with his advisor, but the advisor didn't seem to think much of him and suggested that he should seriously consider applying to another institution as soon as possible.

Bian Mu still had two patients to see. After exchanging a few polite words, he sent Xiao He upstairs to chat with the painter Fang for a while, and then they would all have lunch together.

……

After politely seeing off the last young female patient, Bian Mu lowered her head and walked back, casually switching her phone back to normal mode.

Hey! The phone rang right away.

A call from Dr. Ning.

"The 39-year-old man is indeed bedridden. On the surface, it's spinal weakness and orthopedic symptoms! But it's actually the kind of underlying illness you mentioned. After being advised by a wise person, his family, fearing he would be paralyzed for life, arranged for him to stay in bed voluntarily. However... according to a former colleague, he really can no longer stand normally for long periods of time. Alas! He brought it on himself! Just yesterday morning, accompanied by his family, he insisted on going to Jingning Temple to burn incense and offer blessings!"

"Really? Then we're out of the picture. But... how did you find out so much detail?"

"Hey! I wasn't one of the last doctors they contacted! What if they try to hold us accountable... I'm not so worried, but wouldn't that just cause unnecessary trouble for our hospital? My brother-in-law specifically asked a friend to find out more about it..."

"You're overthinking it! They managed to turn the tide even with such a severe case of alcohol poisoning, which shows that their family has considerable influence and resources! People like that usually have some sense and won't act like mad dogs, making baseless accusations."

"That's true! I was overthinking it. Anyway, it was a false alarm. So... what are the key points for his later treatment? I've been pondering this for several nights, but I still can't figure it out!"

"Who's next to you right now?" Bian Mu asked cautiously over the phone.

"Nobody's here! It's just me. What's wrong? Dr. Dian just passed by the door and is already far away." Dr. Ning replied truthfully on the other end of the phone.

“There are some things that are not convenient for outsiders to hear. The best treatment at present is nothing more than ‘marrow washing’ and ‘medicinal steaming’. ‘Marrow washing’ is divided into two paths: acupuncture washing and sand washing. Medicinal steaming is relatively simple and can be done by a health center. However… that man is so self-righteous that his knowledge has penetrated to the bone marrow. He probably won’t cooperate with the treatment properly and will eventually be unable to escape… Never mind, let’s just wish him a speedy recovery!” Bian Mu stopped talking on the phone in time.

"Oh...we doctors can cure diseases, but we can't control fate! Today I truly understand that! I wish that person a speedy recovery! You're busy, I won't bother you any longer!"

"You're too kind... Red dates are in season now, fresh dates. I suggest steaming some with lotus seeds from Lianhu Lake." "I do need to calm my nerves and replenish my energy! Thanks! Talk to you later!" With that, Dr. Ning hung up the phone.

After changing into his everyday clothes, Bian Mu was about to go upstairs to invite Xiao He and Painter Fang out for dinner when he unexpectedly saw Nurse Sun accompanying two well-dressed and elegant elderly gentlemen as they slowly entered the room.

After standing there and taking a closer look, I recognized one of them as Dean Wen Boyong. The other one was half a head taller than Dean Wen, with a ruddy complexion and an aura of confidence typical of successful people.

Nurse Sun clearly knew Dean Wen and greeted him very attentively.

After exchanging a few pleasantries at the guest table, Bian Mu learned that the old gentleman was actually Director Zheng, who owned several private hospitals in the city.

Tea, snacks, dried fruit, fresh fruit... all the hospitality items were laid out, and Nurse Sun found a seat not far away and sat down without showing any intention of going home for dinner.

For a moment, Bian Mu felt conflicted. Sending her away seemed a bit abrupt, but letting her stay beside him felt awkward. Shaking his head slightly, Bian Mu didn't say anything for the time being.

Wen Boyong, however, was quite perceptive. After chatting for a few minutes, he smiled at Nurse Sun and said, "Nurse Sun! It's lunchtime. What do you usually like to eat? How about we pick a decent restaurant nearby and make a reservation? We'll head over there in a bit!"

"Oh! My mom has already cooked my meal, so I won't go over and cause trouble! Owner, which restaurant is convenient for me? I'll go and make a reservation before I leave!"

“Then let’s go to the Hyatt Hotel! Would you two leaders prefer Chinese or Western food?” Bian Mu politely invited.

"If Chinese food is more satisfying, then Chinese food is the way to go!" Wen Boyong replied with a smile.

"Alright! Please continue your conversation, gentlemen!" With that, Nurse Sun went upstairs to pack her things and order food at a nearby restaurant later.

Clearly, it was inconvenient for Xiao He and the painter Fang to attend this small gathering. After exchanging a few polite words, Bian Mu got up and went upstairs to send Xiao He back to school, while the painter Fang naturally went to her parents' home for dinner. After chatting for a few more minutes, Bian Mu went downstairs.

……

Nine dishes and one soup, with steamed Yunbo cake as the staple food.

Seeing that they had almost finished eating, Dean Zheng finally explained his purpose. It turned out that several hospitals under his name had recently experienced varying degrees of operational problems. He implied that he intended to use Bian Mu's reputation to boost the hospital's business, promising a substantial return.

Wen Boyong kept encouraging Bian Mu from the sidelines, trying to persuade him to sign a letter of intent for cooperation first.

In layman's terms, it means bringing Bian Mu into the hospital business, with Bian Mu's medical skills and reputation serving as intangible assets as shares, and him directly participating in the hospital's profit sharing at the end of the year.

Dean Zheng owns three hospitals. One is a standard traditional Chinese medicine hospital that mainly treats blood diseases, such as anemia and aplasia. They also accept patients with mild leukemia. It sounds like a specialized hospital. Moreover, this hospital is the largest.

There is another proctology hospital, which is of moderate size and is currently the most profitable.

The last one was the earliest to open and is currently the least profitable. It is a specialized orthopedic hospital. However, the hospital has a total of 400 inpatient beds. Bian Mu was somewhat surprised when he heard this. In his impression, a small hospital of this level with 200 beds would be considered a "large hospital".

magical!