Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2070 A Little Unexpected

Tao Wenjie has been working very hard lately, trying every possible way to raise funds!

"You really are something! You handled important matters quietly without a word, but for such trivial things, you actually called me, an old man, for advice! You're something else. The person you're talking about is Cai Huaixin, right?"

"That seems to be the name!" Bian Mu replied with a smile on the other end of the phone.

"A nobody! It's no big deal if you ignore him! With your current objective strength in the TCM world, you should broaden your horizons a bit! Beiqi, Nanjin, Jinhai... Take some time to clear your head. I can introduce you to some national masters of TCM as an intermediary. Besides, you'll also face a bottleneck in your medical skills development in the future! You're different from renowned doctors of Nie Yixiong's generation. You need to be rooted in the laboratory to truly 'break out of your cocoon' in the future. Those few shabby labs in the Little White Building aren't enough for you to manipulate rabbits and mice. Once you figure that out, will you still take Cai seriously?! Besides, he's been stuck at the Provincial TCM College for many years without making a name for himself. He's using the Little White Building as a stepping stone. After a while, he might quietly transfer elsewhere. Professor Mi has been intentionally arranging for her students to take over her position. You know the old lady's influence; Cai won't be swayed by her." Tao Wenjie seemed to be in a bar or similar place, with some noise around, so she had to raise her voice to chat.

"That makes sense! Never mind then, we'll just exchange a few polite words next time we meet!"

"Exactly! You're incredibly talented; he should be fawning over you! But... since you've asked, let me give you a rundown of the common ways of dealing with people, so you won't be at a loss for what to do next time you encounter a similar situation! Everyone knows you're incredibly talented, so just lower your stance a little, and no matter how impressive the other person is, they'll already feel very appreciated—that's the foundation! On top of that, you can casually find some academic angle and fabricate a medical case or academic paper, print it out, go to their office, and pretend to humbly seek their advice. As soon as they see you put on that act, they'll understand everything immediately, their attitude will be exceptionally good, and they'll feel very pleased! That's your greatest asset! If you actually prepare a lavish gift and send it to their home, they'll look down on you instead. In short, those worldly ways work there, but they're not really suitable for you!"

"I see! I've learned something new! When are you coming back?"

"It's hard to say. These past two years, everyone has been keeping their wallets tightly closed, and I've been begging for alms like a beggar. Sigh! This poor woman is suffering! Hahaha... I still have to go south to a few places, so it won't be until around Christmas! Do you have something more important to discuss with me?"

"No! What serious thing could happen to me? Hehe... Be careful when you're out and about!"

"Thank you for your concern, Master, hahaha..."

"You go ahead and get busy, I'm hanging up!"

"Wait a minute! We strongly support your plan to open a branch. We're all so familiar with each other, so I'll just say what I think! With your talent, you can't be like those who open budget hotels or chain supermarkets, where you have to stop after opening a certain number of branches. On that basis, you'll inevitably have to get involved in the 'big health' project sooner or later. It's an inevitable trend! Really! Also, take that laboratory for example. The expenses are huge. Upgrading and replacing the old laboratory is simply unrealistic. It's pure self-deception. You'll see if you go to Beiqi or Nanjin. You don't have to worry about funding. I have to go through a lot of trouble to beg for money. You're different. As long as you find the right people, you can just open your mouth and people will be eager to invest."

"That's an exaggeration! Okay! Let me think about it some more. Is it cold where you are?"

"It's alright! The heating isn't on yet, so we'll have to turn on the air conditioner tonight. I have something to do here, so send me a text if you need anything!"

"Okay!" Bian Mu said, then hung up the phone.

We should listen to Dr. Yue's good intentions, and we should also go and express our gratitude to Deputy Secretary-General Cai. There's definitely no need to send any gifts; Tao Wenjie is absolutely right! I'll think about it later and find a suitable time to go and express my gratitude.

Having figured this out, Bian Mu suddenly thought of Dian Shuhua...

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The next day was Wednesday. Bian Mu had made arrangements on Tuesday evening: he would work half a day on Tuesday morning, and everyone would have a half-day off in the afternoon because he needed to go out and take care of some business. In the small white building, a three-story office area, Deputy Secretary-General Cai did not move into the small office his predecessor had used. After informing Professor Mi, Deputy Secretary-General Cai had someone prepare an office for him on the third floor, with an inner and outer room, so that he could make do in the inner room during his lunch break if the weather was bad.

At 15:46 PM, Bian Mu, having carefully chosen the time, went to Deputy Secretary-General Cai's office with a printed document in hand.

The door was ajar, about two-thirds open, perhaps for ventilation?
Bian Mu gently knocked on the door.

"Please come in!" came a middle-aged man's voice from inside. His voice was strong and had the air of someone who had been condescending for many years.

Bian Mu gently pushed open the door and smiled politely at the man sitting inside.

“Is this Deputy Secretary-General Cai? My surname is Bian. I run a clinic on the street and I’m also a member here.”

"Oh! Why are you being so polite! I've heard so much about Dr. Bian, please come in! The other day, the old leaders were talking about you... I have some homemade coffee here, would you like to try some?" Somewhat surprisingly, Deputy Secretary-General Cai was quite polite. When Bian Mu entered, he even got up and came out from behind the executive desk to greet him.

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu realized that there was indeed a faint aroma of coffee beans wafting through the room.

"Excuse me, I don't like that kind of drink. If you're not busy, would it be convenient for you to review a resume?" Bian Mu knew it was best not to stay in this kind of place for too long; it was best to explain things clearly and leave as soon as possible.

"Oh! You want to work here? Which university did you graduate from?" Upon hearing this, Deputy Secretary-General Cai's expression changed slightly, and his eyes revealed a hint of smugness. At the same time, he seemed quite pleased to hear Bian Muwei bring up this matter with him.

"I'm not a recent graduate, and I'd like to recommend a colleague to join the association. I'm wondering if I'm qualified. They said you might not be too busy at this time. I apologize for bothering you, but I hope you don't mind!" Bian Mu occasionally managed to say a few soft, colloquial words. Sigh! In this world, one is often not in control of one's own destiny!

When in Rome, do as the Romans do!

"Hey! What you're saying... Looking at the current TCM community in Lijin, your consultation completion rate, treatment effectiveness rate, and cure rate are all at the top! You're often number one! You might not know this, but we're a legitimate public institution here. We regularly commission third-party companies to conduct market research. To ensure the data is accurate and reliable, we also send outstanding student representatives from the medical university to conduct very scientific investigations at the grassroots level. Big data! Its credibility is beyond question! If you're not qualified to recommend members, who is?! Please have a seat! Then have a cup of Longjing tea!" With that, Secretary-General Cai went to a corner to make tea for Bian Mu.

It was clear that Deputy Secretary-General Cai wasn't particularly interested in the resume Bian Mu was holding.

"It doesn't matter. Meeting him this way is a way of giving Dr. Yue some closure. Otherwise, it would be a bit awkward to have dinner together next time..." Bian Mu didn't really care.

Deputy Secretary-General Cai was quite handsome, and his overall temperament was similar to Lu Yisi's. He was wearing a Western-style autumn/winter casual outfit made of velvet, which looked like it was custom-made. The ultra-thin watch on his wrist was quite rare on the market; Bian Mu had never seen one before, and it was probably quite expensive.

It was a bit of a surprise.

Deputy Secretary-General Cai exudes the air of a highly intellectual scholar; you can tell from his eyes that it's not an act. I imagine he's quite accomplished in the field of medicine.