Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2038 Adapting to Customs
The word "medicine" doesn't include the word "commerce," and funding will inevitably be a problem sooner or later. Any doctor with a bit of business sense knows the awkwardness of this situation. However, since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine has valued skills over profits, fearing that getting too close to money would damage medical ethics.

Since the opening of the branch of the National Medical Center, Bian Mu's concerns in this regard have only grown stronger.

The most challenging thing in the world is to make a rigorous comparison with logical details. You won't know until you compare, and once you do, you'll be shocked by the results.

From Ji Xiaofang to Liu Xiangyang, and then to Fan Sanqiao, Bian Mu now faces the awkward situation of parting ways with Teacher Duan Hongyi at any time. These four have one thing in common: they belong to the same industry in programming. They can't stand money, especially large sums of money. When they are in a difficult situation, they are very cooperative and their attitude is excellent. The work they produce is also impeccable. Teacher Duan Hongyi, in particular, seems timid on the surface, but once he witnesses the power of the Cao Group, he immediately starts thinking about switching sides at any time...

It seems like people in their line of work only care about money and not people? Or rather, they turn their backs on people the moment they see a lot of money?
That kind of behavior is really satisfying?! Interesting?!

To this day, Bian Mu has never heard of any programming or technical person who has received rigorous training or in-depth learning in professional ethics, who would leave immediately if they wanted to switch jobs, and who would even consider waving goodbye or turning around to say goodbye unnecessary!

Traditional Chinese medicine is completely different; it has always placed great emphasis on medical ethics and conduct! The patients are different! Without medical ethics and conduct, people could die at any time!

Therefore, Bian Mu sometimes really didn't understand the choices made by people like Ji Xiaofang.

When it comes to matters involving money or business, Bian Mu always maintains a very cautious attitude. If he absolutely had to choose between "medicine" and "business," Bian Mu would rather be a poor doctor for life! This is not just empty talk; without the word "medicine," Bian Mu would never be at peace in his life! In his old age, he would be unlikely to find a peaceful and tranquil place to call home.

Bian Mu has been extremely shrewd in calculating big plans since he was a child!
To be honest, Bian Mu didn't really understand Qi Yuewei's call.

"I don't understand. Chinese bone setting technique, a laboratory of Chinese medicine nature... judging from his tone, it's a laboratory of a certain level, and I guess a lot of money must have been invested in it! What's the logical relationship between the two?!" Bian Mu honestly questioned a couple of times on the phone.

“It’s a completely different field! I don’t understand it either! From what he said… it’s not an isolated case! Yes! He studied philosophy in college, and he always has a habit of starting with some philosophical stuff when talking about serious matters, haha… you’ll get used to it. Apart from his arrogance since childhood, he’s actually quite easy to get along with! He said there are many people in the world with stronger technical advantages than you. They’ve met similar TCM masters before, but they’ve never seen them perform such delicate surgeries on any patients. He means that you’re still young and somewhat inexperienced, and you need a laboratory to hone your skills. Then, the two of you can jointly develop a systematic TCM bone-setting surgery. Not to mention anything else, just the related textbooks and teaching materials alone can generate a lot of profit!” Qi Yuewei explained gently over the phone, and it was clear that she was in a pretty good mood.

Damn! That's just empty talk!
Out of consideration for Qi Yuewei, Bian Mu couldn't bring himself to say anything unpleasant.

"Oh, I see... It's a man, right? How old is he?"

“I call him ‘brother,’ of course he’s a man! He’s 37. My mom says he’s been working in investment banking for years but hasn’t achieved any decent results. He finally found a reason to do this, and his dad is trying his best to make it happen. He’s been coming to my house all the time to talk to my dad about it, and my mom is getting a little annoyed!”

What does his father do for a living?

"One of the heads of the provincial research institute!"

"No wonder! I was wondering why he had such a discerning eye, so that's why... Hehe... I get it now! So... where would he like to meet for a chat?"

"How's it at Lianhu? My dad says it's quiet there."

"Okay! I can decide the time, right?"

"Of course! You're a very busy person!"

"Then let's do it tomorrow night. I'll try to close up shop early. I'll readjust the appointment schedule later and try to schedule the afternoon shifts for patients with simple cases."

"That's so thoughtful! That's one of your best qualities! You're so understanding! If you could be a little more adaptable, that would be even better! Hahaha..."

"Hahaha...you were right! Adapting to local customs is indeed a concept from one of the founders of our traditional Chinese medicine!"

"Really? Who is that?" "Master Bian Que from the Warring States period!"

"Really? Is that so?!"

"This idiom first appeared in the 'Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of Bian Que and Cang Gong,' which recounts the historical fact that the legendary physician Bian Que could specialize in different medical fields such as gynecology, ENT, and pediatrics based on the different customs of Handan, Luoyang, and Xianyang. Did you know that even today, more than 90% of top TCM practitioners haven't even seen his shadow? Take the same gastrointestinal disease, for example. Patients on opposite banks of a river, both male, were diagnosed on the east and west banks. In that era, those who could leave their names were at least scholars! Since their social status was similar, the prescriptions and treatments they chose were completely different. And yet, within a month, they were all fully recovered!"

"Is it really that amazing?!"

"More than that! I recently read in the news that the original copy of Bian Que's medical book has been unearthed through archaeology. When I have the chance in the future, I will definitely go and see the original copy with my own eyes and feel the divine virtue of my ancestor!"

"Hahaha...and while I'm at it, I'll indulge in a bit of nostalgic reflection on the past!"

Hahaha……

Bian Mu found that he and Qi Yuewei got along much better than before; at least they could talk to each other.

After agreeing on a time and place, both of them were quite busy, so Bian Mu hung up the phone.

……

By evening of the second day, having done thorough preparations, Bian Mu closed up shop more than forty minutes early and sent the three young interns off to watch a movie, with Bian Mu naturally covering the expenses.

After quickly tidying up and changing into casual clothes, Bian Mu strode towards the door. She had to give Qi Yuewei face, no matter how much that so-called relative brother was... at most, she would just go over and put on a polite act.

Just as I was about to leave, I heard Dr. Gong rush downstairs and call out to me.

"Are you in a hurry to go out and run some errands right now?" Dr. Gong asked with a smile.

"I do have an appointment, is something wrong?"

"Regarding Accountant Yu..."

"Oh! The symptoms are getting more pronounced?"

"I can't really say... I've been getting mouth ulcers lately, and I tried to diagnose it myself; it's due to excessive internal heat..."

"Really? She must have already gone home from get off work by now!"

"Teacher Yu has been gone for about ten minutes! Everything else is fine."

"Okay, I'll talk to her for a bit tomorrow. Is there anything else?"

"That's all. They say there will be moderate rain later, so please make sure you bring your rain gear!"

"Okay!" Bian Mu replied and quickly walked out towards the open-air parking lot.