Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2072 The Itinerant Doctor
Professor Mi has indeed reached a certain age, and according to common sense, she should retire to the second line to engage in some specialized research. It is said that her original offices in various places will continue to be kept for several years until the old lady's spirits are no longer able to hold on, and then they will be completely removed.

Clearly, Professor Mi did not show any intention of retiring at the appointed time, which is quite different from Dean Yue. Of course, objectively speaking, Dean Yue's overall abilities are indeed not comparable to Professor Mi's.

Bian Mu usually associates with a wide variety of people, and some things get to him first. It is said that the medical university and other institutions have been hoping that Professor Mi will continue to be in charge of her original positions until a more capable and suitable successor appears.

Today was our first meeting, and Deputy Secretary-General Cai pulled this stunt. What exactly is he trying to achieve?!

Should they test the waters before attempting to win him over? Or should they try to persuade Bian Mu to "switch sides" and cooperate with Deputy Secretary-General Cai in doing something?

"Then... how will the profits be settled?" Deputy Secretary-General Cai seemed a little unwilling to give up, and asked casually with a smile.

“For each order, we charge the normal fees according to the relevant regulations, and then we split the profits 30/70. They bear much higher costs, so they take 70%, and I take a symbolic 30%! Everything is transparent!” Bian Mu was naturally telling the truth.

"Oh... I've heard that Dr. Bian is a promising young man who has created his own 'Digital Medicine' school of thought. May I ask... does dentistry include that school?" As expected of a professional, Deputy Secretary-General Cai asked the question very skillfully.

If there were any experts sitting nearby, they would immediately tell that Deputy Secretary-General Cai was questioning Bian Mu's behavior as somewhat attention-seeking, overestimating his abilities, and using a big name to intimidate others...

With a slight smile, Bian Mu replied frankly, "The dental field has indeed now been classified under the major category of 'digital medicine'."

Upon hearing this, Deputy Secretary-General Cai's facial muscles tightened slightly, clearly surprised by the response.

Bian Mu guessed that Deputy Secretary-General Cai must be very familiar with dentistry, either because he had previously worked in the dental field, or because at least one or two of his relatives or friends were specialists in the field.

"Oh...does that mean...Dr. Bian can also do fillings, dentures, and dental implants?" Objectively speaking, it was rather impolite for someone surnamed Cai to ask such a question on their first meeting.

“Sure!” Bian Mu replied casually with a smile.

"The Western style? Or traditional Chinese dental techniques? Or the brand new kind... the kind of 'digital dental technique' that none of us have ever seen before?!" If the conversation continued like this, it would seem that Mr. Cai was deliberately trying to stir up trouble.

“The brand new kind, it’s a new dental classification of the ‘digital medicine’ school!” Bian Mu replied politely as always. In any case, he really needed the help of the entire resources of the Little White Building, especially the huge database here.

As his medical skills improved, Bian Mu's understanding of "people" deepened. In his view, the more unpleasant a person is, the more likely they are to not do things. On the contrary, the kind of person who is nice to everyone in normal times may not do anything for you when it comes to a critical moment. Secretary-General Cai in front of him was no exception.

Impressions aren't always reliable.

Compared to before, Bian Mu has matured a lot.

"For example... the gums are in very bad condition, the teeth are somewhat loose, and the patient is afraid to bite on anything slightly hard. The patient is not even 50 years old. How would Dr. Bian handle a similar situation?" Deputy Secretary-General Cai further inquired. "That depends on the specific patient. Sometimes the treatment methods for male and female patients are even opposite! In addition, it also depends on the patient's character and family background, and so on!" Bian Mu replied with a smile.

"Let's assume it's a male patient, with no issues regarding family background or personal character. What's the typical treatment method? Since we've already discussed this, Dr. Bian, let's talk about it in general terms!"

"If all conditions are good and the patient can strictly follow the doctor's orders, we will repair the blood vessels around the gums using traditional Chinese dental surgery. After that, the patient must closely cooperate with our specialized treatment. I will then use other traditional Chinese medicine techniques to reconnect the oral cavity with the entire body system. For example, during periodontal treatment, I will use acupuncture and massage to temporarily close the dental cavity for a period of time. During that time, the patient will feel like they are chewing wax and can hardly taste anything. This is something that must be agreed upon in advance."

"Oh...no wonder the senior leaders have praised Dr. Bian so highly. Your new dental technique is truly refreshing! So...are there any patients you've already cured in your clinical practice?"

“There are a few cases, but… they all have some status. If you intend to conduct face-to-face research, you might need to discuss it with Professor Mi beforehand. As for our clinic… I also need to consult the patients themselves beforehand. As long as they agree, we welcome third-party research institutions to collect relevant medical information samples face-to-face at any time.” Bian Mu replied naturally without any hesitation.

"Hehe... Dr. Bian, please don't misunderstand! My mother worked in dentistry for half her life, and I've been exposed to it since I was a child, so I'm quite familiar with this field, which is why we chatted for a bit longer."

"Really? So Professor Cai comes from a family of doctors!"

"Not at all! When I was in graduate school, I did some research on historical materials about 'bell doctors'. I wonder what Dr. Bian's opinion is on this?"

"A traveling doctor?! The kind of outstanding representative of itinerant doctors?!" Bian Mu asked with a smile.

"Yes! It's said to be a kind of miraculous technique that can 'cut off diseases like scallions,' 'climb diseases like mountains,' and 'connect diseases like threads.' I wonder what Dr. Bian thinks of this kind of unorthodox medicine."

"It's not exactly eccentric, more like a type of medicine! Most itinerant doctors lack a holistic systemic view; they're the kind who excel at one particular skill. Of course, there are some self-taught masters among them, but... most of those masters do have real skills. After wandering the world for a while, they can still make a living. Once their lives are stable, within three to five years, the itinerant doctor aspect of them naturally diminishes. Besides... looking at it from the perspective of today's very mature medical ethics... some itinerant doctors, in order to make a living, prescribe medicine and formulate treatment plans without considering the consequences. To put it nicely, they 'cut diseases like scallions,' especially when facing critically ill patients. They do have some special methods, but what about the aftermath?! What if some sequelae or complications are left behind? They've already disappeared, ringing their bells and traveling across the country. So... these kinds of itinerant doctors have gradually faded out of the profession."

"Really? Dr. Bian is very knowledgeable, hehe..."

"Oh! I've taken up quite a bit of your time. If there's nothing else, I have to head back to the clinic. I'll come back another day to ask you questions!" With that, Bian Mu got up to take his leave without even drinking a drop of tea.

The purpose of this visit has already been achieved, and continuing the conversation might actually lead to some unpleasantness, so it's better to leave as soon as possible.

"Please keep that resume, Dr. Bian! As long as it's generally acceptable, I can take it to the meeting and discuss it with the other leaders. You know, joining the association is no small matter here, and I can't make that decision on my own." Well! Deputy Secretary-General Cai remembers everything.

Hearing him say that, Bian Mu immediately laughed.

He's definitely got a way with things! Things you consider extremely important, he'll casually mention at the very end; things you take for granted, he'll seem to value highly. Maybe he has his reasons for doing things this way, but Bian Mu certainly doesn't do things this way normally.