Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2096 Another Landlord Arrives
Realizing he had been too petty, Gu Yuefeng quickly apologized, saying, "I sounded a bit mean just now. People at our level can't compare to you, so please bear with me!"

With a "pfft," Bian Mule almost choked on half a mouthful of hot drink and shoved it into her nose.

"Didn't I tell you? You're family. If you keep worrying about those little things outside, then you can't blame me!" As she spoke, Bian Mu beckoned Gu Yuefeng to the consultation room to look through the electronic exam paper.

"These are their answer sheets. Take a quick look. Although the scores look a bit terrible on the surface, take a closer look! For this level of difficulty, they actually did quite well. They should be able to support a branch without any problem. Besides, they'll definitely continue to recruit people along the way. Doing business isn't like a gathering of friends. Nobody dares to be polite in the slightest. They were originally from the same unit, so they naturally have to stick together. Later on, I'll definitely have to add some 'sand' to them. The better the business becomes, the more 'sand' will be added. Anyway, as long as our subjective motives are friendly, that's enough! There's only one goal: the branch must be profitable. Any kind of medical practice that involves deception and trying to make a lot of profit by taking shortcuts must be absolutely banned!" As she finished speaking, Bian Mu couldn't help but gently bite her back teeth.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuefeng's expression completely relaxed, and he focused intently on the computer screen, carefully studying one question after another...

"I'm hungry! Let's go! Let's grab something to eat. Don't worry about it, I've already sent it to your email. Besides, the standard answer is drafted in fairly detailed terms. You can just flip through it when you're free sometime!" As she spoke, Bian Mu enthusiastically invited Gu Yuefeng to a local restaurant for some stir-fries.

……

Gu Yuefeng thoroughly enjoyed the six dishes and one soup.

“You should know the details of ‘Huikang’. The medical staff is definitely no less than that of any top-tier hospital. Sun Zhengting and his team are just a little outdated in their thinking, but their overall quality is quite good. We don’t need to worry too much about their medical practice standards. Besides, for at least the next three to five years, they will still have to work hard to make a living. Even without much supervision, there won’t be any major problems. After three to five years, if the business continues to improve, some of them may inevitably start to have ulterior motives. At that time, they won’t be able to do what they want!” Bian Mu said with a smile.

"You don't sound like someone your age would say that. No wonder there's been a lot of rumors in the industry that you have a powerful team behind you. Who knows if you're some kind of self-taught genius? I admire you!"

"Here we go again! These duck feet are cooked so tenderly, have some more!" Bian Mu said with a smile, urging the dishes to be served.

"Don't blame me for being long-winded, but now that they're settled, what about our group?"

"Don't rush! You know very well how fast the renovation and trial operation are going. Let's set up a sample first! You guys are the shrewd type, with elderly parents and young children to support, some even have grandchildren. You're more pragmatic! Once they see the real thing, they'll truly decide to take a new path. Talking won't do!"

"Alright then! I've been thinking about this for a while now, and I've had in-depth conversations with some colleagues. In the end, I've gathered 23 people. Would you like to double-check them?"

"Did you send it to my email?"

"Yes, it was sent on the way here."

"Alright! We'll see how it goes later. Seventeen people are enough for the first phase. We can add more later depending on the operational situation." Bian Mu briefly explained the situation. Gu Yuefeng nodded slightly and didn't say anything more.

……

That evening, a while after get off work, Mr. Na, accompanied by his wife and son, came to deliver a very exquisite bento box to Bian Mu. Mr. Na's wife had personally cooked it.

"Oh my! Sushi?! Madam's skills are beyond praise, it's like a work of art. I'm almost embarrassed to eat it later. Thank you, thank you! Please have a seat!" Bian Mu took a special moment to appreciate it through the transparent lid of the lunchbox.

Amidst laughter and conversation, Bian Mu brewed some simple hot drinks for Mr. Na and his family.

"I've only been taking it for a few days, but it seems to be quite effective overall. Thank you for your hard work, owner!" The gentleman expressed his sincere gratitude.

"This is nothing! I still need to remind you a few more times in front of your family. In your case, the probability of developing carotid artery plaque, intermittent cerebral infarction, scattered myocardial infarction, etc., is quite high. You can't be careless! Imagine, the situation is far more critical than you can imagine. You call 120 to pick you up, and after a long examination at the hospital, they say there's nothing serious, the plaque is new and the area isn't large. But you're still feeling unwell, sweating profusely, and your heart is racing uncontrollably. In principle, the emergency department won't even arrange a hospital bed for your family. But you're still feeling unwell and can't do anything about it. You go to another hospital for further examination, and the result is the same. That kind of feeling isn't pleasant!" Bian Mu explained with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the man and his wife's expressions changed. The man's son, who was handsome, probably didn't quite understand at the moment and was engrossed in browsing something on his phone.

"In a couple of days, I'll prescribe some mild laxatives for you. On the surface, it might make you so weak you won't want to get up from the toilet, but actually, the effects have been pre-calculated, so it's nothing serious. This process will try to eliminate about 30% of the stubborn impurities in your body. Don't underestimate this 30%; it can create a relatively clean immune system and blood circulation, which can help you gradually restore some of your vital energy. Like I said, you need to find a way to mobilize your body's natural self-healing system. This is the core of our treatment plan. Your own illness requires careful nourishment of your own blood and energy. This is one of the core principles of traditional Chinese medicine! After that, I'll prescribe the medicine and we'll go down the path of gentle tonification. At that point, you'll need to go to the park and lakeside every day to connect with the golden energy of nature!"

Hearing this, the man and his family of three finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you for your trouble! I heard you couldn't reach an agreement with Mr. Qi regarding the rent?" The man suddenly brought up the matter of Ms. Qi and her party's last visit.

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu was taken aback for a moment, but then he understood.

Mr. Ma rented the Qi family's house, so he naturally knew more about the Qi family's background. Mr. Ma was definitely a member of that circle, so he also knew a little about it.

Bian Mu didn't hide anything from him and briefly reported the results of the negotiations that day.

“I know his house very well. It’s not bad, but it’s not quite as nice as our street-front shop. The location isn’t far away. The shop you’re interested in is about 500 meters south of my old house. It used to be rented to an old painter as a studio. After he passed away, it was just used to store some odds and ends and was basically empty. If you don’t mind, name your price and I won’t haggle. I’ll rent it to you for a while.” The gentleman suddenly suggested renting his old house to Bian Mu.