Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2099 The warmth of everyday life is also a good medicine

In Dian Shuhua's opinion, Master Geng's health has not fully recovered. With the heating already on, is it appropriate to have him, in this season, riding his electric scooter around the neighborhood collecting information on patients' follow-up treatments?!
Seeing the slightly bewildered look on Dian Shuhua's face, Bian Mu smiled and explained a few words.

"Master Geng has been sitting in front of the computer trading stocks for years. Compared with ordinary stock investors, he has become a bit obsessed! The concept of human-computer interaction is not the same as when we were young. The degree of computerization and human brain computing and networking is quite profound. Over time, Master Geng has lost a lot of his down-to-earth qualities. Down-to-earth qualities can only survive in crowded and lively places. This is something that medicine cannot achieve. He is lacking in this aspect and needs to make up for it in time!"

"Oh! I learned another trick today. With his current stamina, how many hours can he last each day?" Dian Shuhua had no doubt about Bian Mu's arrangements, but there were still some key details that needed to be clarified.

“Master Geng is quick-witted, but he’s been immersed in human-machine interaction and the stock market for too long and to a very deep degree. Over time, he’s no longer a person in the strict sense. Didn’t you hear what Aunt Liu from the community said? People have given Master Geng the nickname ‘Stock Market Demon.’ Most people just take it as a joke, but for us in the medical field, there’s actually a lot more to it than meets the eye,” Bian Mu said with a smile.

The side dishes here are prepared quite exquisitely, and Bian Mu loves them, especially the spicy and sour kohlrabi, which he never gets tired of. Bian Mu used his chopsticks to cut open the steamed bun, mixed it with donkey meat slices, and added some spicy and sour kohlrabi. The more he chewed, the more fragrant it became!
"Does that mean... his current physical condition is no longer able to withstand continuous medication?" Dian Shuhua asked knowledgeably.

"That's roughly the idea. The overall physical condition of modern people is definitely better than that of the older generation, but in some aspects, it's actually regressing. Master Geng is definitely a negative example of this! Decades or even a hundred years ago, how many people frequently used electronic products like computers in their daily lives?! Right? Plus, every medicine has some side effects; there are some medicinal elements that Master Geng can't metabolize in a short time. This creates a paradox: the more sophisticated the prescription, the more likely Master Geng is to suffer greater harm! Originally, I didn't consider this much, but later I encountered many cases where I consulted Nie Yixiong and Cen Songxue..." Patients whose conditions weren't ideal, adhering to the principle of "better to find a good doctor than a famous one," eventually came to us. In my spare time, I like to ponder things, and I gradually realized that in our line of work, before devising a treatment plan, it's essential to thoroughly understand the patient's basic condition and unique circumstances. Dr. Nie and his colleagues have seen countless patients throughout their lives, and with their advancing age, they receive hundreds of requests daily. Over time, their assessments have become rather superficial. The better the prescription and the more skillful the acupuncture techniques, the worse the patient's condition might become. I'm even planning to write a paper on this topic soon!

"Oh...that makes sense! The more famous a person is, the more arrogant they become. They inevitably think too highly of themselves and probably view their patients from a 'superior' God's perspective most of the time, even considering themselves half a savior. The older they get, the more subjective they become. I understand!"

"Let's switch his computer to a real social group, one that's full of vibrant life, forcing him to interact with people normally. Master Geng is definitely more principled than the average person. Why? Because if he didn't have principles, he definitely wouldn't last three years in the stock market. Get rich? He wouldn't even be able to keep his capital. Out of gratitude, he'll definitely take the tasks we send him out to very seriously. If he goes out once a day, he'll get some real-life experience. Every trip out is like taking a good medicine. How long do you think he can last?"

"Wow! The things involved here are so mysterious! I'll have to learn from you from now on!"

"Be modest! Some of the content actually flashes by from time to time in classic ancient books. The difficulty lies in timely capture, timely summarization, inheriting the past and connecting it with the present, combining it with clinical practice, and repeatedly comparing it... It's hard for ordinary people to be so focused and continuously dedicated. At the same time, you also have to refer to the latest medical research results, integrate them, and do a lot of details well. Otherwise, you'll be living a very tiring life without gaining much! Hehe..."

“That’s right! The kind of work you assigned him is quite similar to stock research. It’s not too difficult, but it’s not easy either. It’s really suitable for him. So how should we pay him?”

"Let's see how many orders he can complete in a day, and what the quality of the medical information collected in each order is. If he works full-time, he should be able to earn at least 4500 a month!"

"That sounds a bit high!" "Then it depends on his ability. If he does well, there will be a bonus. If he messes up, we'll just guide him out to gain experience. Just tell him the truth and let him settle down naturally. See how many orders he can complete in a day and what the quality is like! He's a piece-rate worker. He's very smart. He'll probably be able to guess something."

"Really? I'll have a good talk with him later."

Amidst laughter and conversation, the matter was settled. Dian Shuhua realized that he was still several levels below Bian Mu! Bian Mu was undoubtedly a leading figure in contemporary traditional Chinese medicine! He was completely convinced!

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On his first day back at work, Mr. Geng completed 3 orders in the morning and 2 orders in the afternoon. If some patients hadn't canceled their appointments, he could have completed about 10 orders a day if he was working at his normal pace. If he was maintaining quality and quantity, he could have completed about 7 orders.

As evening fell, Master Geng sat in an inconspicuous corner of the lobby on the first floor, waiting to hand in his work, looking somewhat dejected.

As soon as she got off work, Bian Mu called Master Geng to go to "Zhou Li Ren Jia" nearby for some black rice porridge.

"Let's tentatively do 5 orders a day! Even if it's rainy or you don't go out, the orders will still be counted. Don't get me wrong, our clinic isn't rich and lavish, deliberately arranging such an easy job for you to supplement your living expenses. It's not like that at all. You know, although doctor-patient conflicts aren't as prominent as they were a few years ago, they still surface from time to time, and we're always extra careful! These post-diagnosis follow-up surveys are directly related to each of our lives! I'm not exaggerating. Because the work style is similar, you have a certain advantage in this area, which is why we asked you to come out and help out. It's really not one of those poverty alleviation projects that were discussed with the community beforehand." While drinking her porridge, Bian Mu explained with a smile.

"At first, I really thought you pitied me and were afraid I would starve to death at home, haha... It wasn't until the third order that it dawned on me that the software you set up on the iPad was somewhat similar to stock trading in some ways. I've been doing similar things for over 10 years, so it became much easier to investigate later on. When people heard that I was a special representative from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, they were quite polite, offering tea and cigarettes. It was very humane. To be honest, it's much better than being cooped up at home."

"That's good! Just don't overwork yourself. Only three orders in the morning and two at most in the afternoon, then turn off your phone and go home! I'll add a few more orders for you when your pulse changes."

"I'll follow the librarian's arrangements!"

The two chatted and laughed, getting along quite well. Bian Mu discovered that Master Geng was much smarter than she had imagined.