Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2086 Immortality is a spear, longevity is a shield

Smartphones are absolutely the most useful tool in modern life! They have everything!

Bian Mu was eating and calculating with the help of an automatic location software when someone called. Upon closer inspection, it was Sun Zhengting calling.

"How did we do on the exam?" Sun Zhengting asked with concern over the phone.

The questions were carefully designed by Bian Mu. Although it was an open-book exam, it was quite difficult. The full score was 100 points, and Bian Mu privately set the passing score at only 45 points. If anyone could actually reach 42 points, Bian Mu would barely consider it a passing grade.

"To be honest, none of them are very good. You're relatively better, with 49 points. Honestly, that really surprised me. Of course, you're one of us, completely different from the others! Don't worry! The clinic will definitely open. Right now, my friend and I are having dinner right across from the new clinic location!" As he spoke, Bian Mu opened the video, adjusted the camera angle, and held it steadily in his hand for Sun Zhengting to see.

"Isn't this the southern part of the capital? The rent there is outrageously expensive! Every inch of land is worth its weight in gold, can we really afford it?"

“Opening a clinic is also a business. When it comes to business, it’s all about cost-effectiveness. As long as the final output is real and sustainable, the better the location, the more money you can make!” Bian Mu said with a smile, casually sharing a few business insights.

“That’s right! If you throw a piece of brass into this area, it will turn into pure gold within three years. It’s been around for over a thousand years, and it’s not just a joke.” Suddenly, a sophisticated woman in her forties from the next table stood up and walked gracefully toward Bian Mu’s table. As she got closer, she gave Sun Zhengting, who was in the camera’s view, a very friendly gesture.

Wow! She's not shy at all!
The man with the "sharp face" glanced at the woman with a hint of wariness. Judging from her accent, she was definitely a local, with at least three generations of her family having lived in Lijin City. Her clothes were neither elegant nor tacky, making it difficult to discern her identity at first glance. Her hair cascaded down her back and had a slightly dark sheen, making her seem quite young. However, the corners of her eyes and brows could not hide the signs of age. Upon closer inspection, she still had a somewhat old-fashioned air about her. The only difference was that she maintained a very good figure, neither too fat nor too thin, and her skin was especially well-maintained. She was clearly the kind of wealthy, idle person who would spend a lot of money to find the secret to staying young, even if it meant flying and taking taxis.

"Hello! What brings you here..." Bian Mu bowed slightly and greeted him politely with a smile.

The man with the "striped face" glanced coldly at the woman a few times, then casually put his chopsticks and spoon back in their place. He glanced at the street scene outside the window, showing no intention of speaking to her.

"I recognized you two as soon as you walked in. You must be the great physician Bian! My surname is Qi, a descendant of the Qi family army, hehe... Our family has been a local family for hundreds of years. When foreign enemies invaded, our ancestors would rather die than abandon our family business and flee. So it's only natural that we earn more money than other families now! I'm a straightforward person, I hope you won't mind, Physician Bian!"

"You're too kind! Forgive my poor eyesight, I didn't remember seeing you there..." Bian Mu turned off the video and politely greeted the woman.

"You are men, and I, as a woman, shouldn't strike up a conversation so abruptly. I just couldn't help but say a few words when I heard you praising the feng shui of our place. Please forgive me!"

"No, no! Shall we sit here and chat for a bit, or should we settle our bills later and find another place to reminisce about the Qi family's revolutionary history?" Bian Mu replied with a smile.

"You're joking. A third of those shops across the street are actually owned by my cousin. If you, Dr. Bian, are really interested in renting one, even if it happens to be outside the Qi family's area, I can help coordinate. It's true, rents in this area only go up every year. I've never heard of any landlord voluntarily lowering rents. There's no way around it; they make money even if they're barely open. Usually, as soon as a place becomes available, it's booked up by phone within two days. Please enjoy your meal. I've already settled the bill for you. The owner and I know each other very well, so please don't mind. It's not much money; it's just a small gesture of hospitality!" Judging from her tone, the very fashionable urban woman in front of me must have had considerable business experience.

"Sure, sure! Well... if everyone's free later, let's find a place to chat for a bit!" Bian Mu replied with a smile.

"Then I'll be honored to have your presence here. There's a teahouse across the street, which is also a small private art gallery. The owner is a relative of mine. I'll be waiting for you there, Doctor Bian!"

"Okay, okay! Sorry to bother you, see you later!" Bian Mu said, deliberately getting up to see them off. Out of the corner of her eye, Bian Mu noticed that the woman's table was almost entirely filled with female guests, no more than 10 people. Judging from their clothes and appearance, they were not short of money. They had already finished eating and were just sitting and chatting! After saying goodbye to Bian Mu's group, the woman told her friends to settle the bill and leave. Before leaving, she turned back and waved goodbye to Bian Mu's table in a very friendly manner.

“You’re someone of status, why are you going to have an awkward conversation with him?” “Striped Face” said with a smile.

“She has something wrong with her body. As soon as we walked in, she was thinking about seeking medical help. As for why she never thought of making an appointment with us before, I guess… they know quite a few famous doctors. Perhaps in their eyes, I’m not much better than those famous doctors. In fact… to these locals, I’m just an out-of-town doctor who treats ordinary people and has a slightly higher cure rate…” Bian Mu guessed with a smile.

"Oh... the divine skill of observation!" the "striped face" replied with a smile.

"You're joking! Hey! Let me ask you something! In ancient times, the art of longevity was a remarkable medical school, even arguably a bit more advanced than any other medical school. To use a modern term, let's call it the School of Life Sciences. Almost simultaneously, the Immortal Lady was conceived and born. This is an objective historical fact, not some superstition or legend. Elder Liang is a descendant and disciple of this school!"

"Really? No wonder the old man walks as if his feet don't touch the ground. I was wondering if that was some kind of 'ghost step'?"

"You're joking. Then tell me, why do you insist on separating longevity and immortality into two separate sects?"

"How would I know! Is it because the things the two companies are researching are incompatible?"

“Look! You hit the nail on the head! You still say you don’t understand? Hehe… If immortality is a sharp spear, then the theory of eternal youth is an indestructible shield. It’s hard to say which one is more powerful.” Bian Mu replied with a smile.

"That sounds interesting. So... that woman wanted both immortality and eternal youth, but due to her ignorance, she ended up feeling unwell?!"

"It's such a waste that someone with your brain isn't studying medicine, that's exactly right!" Bian Mu said with a smile, praising "Sword-like Face" a few times.

Upon hearing this, "Striped Face" immediately burst into laughter.

"She clearly grew up with plenty of money, but she wasn't exactly from a wealthy family who spent lavishly. She was somewhere in between, and her understanding of things was pretty much the same. On one hand, she longed to live to be a hundred without any illness or disaster. On the other hand, she always wanted people to praise her as an ageless goddess. In her daily life, she followed whatever was trending: health care, beauty treatments, hair styling, yoga, biological agents... Before long, two completely incompatible elements of natural vitality started clashing within her body..."

"Oh! So that's how it is. No wonder she looked quite young at first glance, but upon closer inspection, she seemed to be trying too hard to look young... This can be cured?!"

"Theoretically, there's nothing wrong with it. The key is that she needs to update her understanding of the essence of life. In practice, the treatment is not difficult."

"That's you! Let them try someone else! Heh..."

After chatting and laughing for a while, the two finished their meal. "Striped Face" said he had to go to his parents' house for a while and wouldn't accompany Bian Mu to visit any private art galleries. Bian Mu knew that "Striped Face" wasn't used to such occasions, so he naturally agreed.