Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2102 Wen Zhaochi

Once a person reaches the late stage of lung cancer, even the least educated person will have a mental breakdown upon receiving the final diagnosis report. It's just human nature, and it has absolutely nothing to do with whether someone is strong-willed or not. Anyone who grits their teeth and tries to tough it out is more or less mentally unstable.

Intern Xiao Shang waited for them at the entrance of the clinic, and after settling them in, Xiao Shang jogged back to the consultation room.

"coming!"

"Did you explain it to the man behind you?" Bian Mu asked calmly.

"We already spoke to him. As soon as he heard that the other person had been diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer, the gentleman immediately expressed his deep understanding and even sighed and lamented for a long time!" the intern, Xiao Shang, quickly replied.

"That's good. You all go about your business, I'll go take a look! Oh, and let me tell that gentleman a few things: he's come to the wrong place. We're not qualified to treat cancer patients." Bian Mu whispered a few words of advice.

"I've already explained it, and he really understands us!" Intern Xiao Shang replied with a smile.

"Hmm... adjust the font size of your handwriting when you copy the recipe a little, make it neater, so it will be more comfortable for you to look at when you start your own business!" With that, Bian Mu went out to greet the family.

Intern Xiao Shang made a face at Bian Mu behind his back, then quickly returned to his seat to continue copying the prescription. This time, he made sure to adjust the brush tip to be sharper and smoother, and his strokes were noticeably more careful.

……

The patient is a 49-year-old man, a rather awkward age, neither here nor there, a real headache for anyone who encounters him!
The man was half a head taller than Bian Mu and much more refined than Nurse Ye had described on the phone. Standing not far behind him was probably his lover, who looked to be about thirty-four or thirty-five years old. She had big, double-lidded eyes, and her skin was as white as snow without a single wrinkle. Although she deliberately dressed simply and solemnly, her fashionable and elegant style was still quite obvious.

The rest of the people were probably close friends and family, and all of them, men and women, looked somewhat anxious.

Bian Mu was puzzled. This family was obviously wealthy, owning a budget hotel in the city. Why would they take a taxi to the branch hospital for treatment? The hotel should have a private car service!

The man's surname was Chang; he was the head of his family and the boss who built the business for the family.

Nurse Sun and the others had already prepared tea and snacks. Bian Mu gave them a wink, signaling them to stay away, as this was no good news.

Nurse Xiao Sun and the others immediately understood and turned around to go about their business.

"Please sit down! Did you just visit Beiqi?" Bian Mu asked calmly.

"He must be a top expert! I waited in line for two weeks to see him. The registration fee wasn't as expensive as I imagined. After looking at the scans, the old doctor asked me, 'You already know you have late-stage lung cancer. What would you like him to say?!' That stumped me. I couldn't say anything for a long time..." The man had seen a bit of the world, and he immediately picked out the most important points to state.

"Oh...and then what happened?"

"I told them, 'You're one of the top experts in the country. Would you like me to recommend a better gene testing studio? Maybe I can take some targeted drugs? My family's financial situation is okay. I'm even willing to try the latest drugs on myself.'" the man replied calmly.

"What about chemotherapy and radiation therapy? Would you accept that?" Bian Mu asked casually.

“I completely accept it. I’m not afraid of hardship. The little money my family has is what I earned with my life on the line.”

"Hmm! A hero of our time! I admire you! So... what happened to the old expert in the end?"

"He sat there without saying a word... He thought about it for about a minute, then said to me with a serious expression, 'Find a Chinese medicine doctor you trust who is truly skilled and prescribe some Chinese herbal medicine to help you recover!'" The man replied calmly.

"That's all?" Bian Mu replied calmly.

The man nodded slightly.

"Among the famous traditional Chinese medicine doctors in this city, Dr. Lan Bingru is the most skilled in this area. Why do you refuse to go there?" "Well... our relatives and friends here also have similar illnesses and have consulted Dr. Lan... you know, you are in the same profession after all, so I won't say more!" The man explained tactfully.

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu scratched his head.

"Let's watch the movie first..." Bian Mu said, forcing herself to speak.

Upon hearing this, the man's lover quickly placed the medical record he had prepared earlier gently on the table. Being a meticulous person, he had already arranged everything neatly and efficiently, so there was no need for further organization. Bian Mu could pick it up and read it immediately.

……

"Many years ago, did you work in the catering industry?" Bian Mu suddenly asked after reviewing all the medical records.

Upon hearing this, the man was momentarily stunned, then nodded slightly.

"The capital I used to start my business was earned through those crazy days of working from dawn till dusk..."

"You didn't hire anyone, so the boss, chef, and staff were just you or the two of you? And then... you got divorced?" Bian Mu hadn't originally planned to say these things, since his ex-wife was standing right in front of him. But somehow, he couldn't stop himself and blurted out half of the sentence.

Upon hearing this, the man's eyes flickered for a moment, then he suddenly looked up and stared at Bian Mu twice.

"No wonder everyone says you're a miracle worker when it comes to diagnosing illnesses... Does that mean I was wicked back then and now I'm getting my comeuppance?!" The man had seen a bit of the world and remained relatively calm in the face of trouble. His tone was quite composed, although it sounded a bit unfriendly. Anyone could tell that he respected Bian Mu.

At this moment, the man's second wife's pretty face also changed color somewhat.

"Don't get me wrong! I've heard that the world's first sketch for a high-quality range hood was designed by a worker who was suffering from lung cancer. And, I see so many patients in the catering industry every day, right? Pulse diagnosis is also something that comes with experience. The more you handle a pulse, the better you can sense it. What kind of dish is suitable for fresh fish? You can just stretch out three fingers, press them on the cutting board, and you'll know everything. It's the same principle, right?"

Upon hearing this, the man's eyes lit up. It was obvious that this sunny, handsome, and popular young doctor was definitely a master chef.

“Well… a cure is impossible, I know that better than anyone, but… how can I accept this at not even fifty?! Right! Get some medicine, suffer less?! Is that what you mean?” The man’s eyes dimmed considerably.

"Well... let me take his pulse!" Bian Mu said, taking the man's pulse.

……

“Our clinic has never accepted cancer patients, for no other reason than our medical skills are not up to par! But… since you think so highly of me, how about this… isn’t there a Wenfeng Pagoda scenic area in your Liyang County?”

"There is indeed such a place, a landmark building, which is said to be where Xu Xian once lived. It has been renovated quite well and is a popular spot for internet celebrities to take photos."

"Really? That's great. There's a 'Wen Zhao Pond' not far from the Wen Feng Pagoda. I remember it should be a flowing pond. Has it been developed into part of the scenic area now?" Bian Mu asked with a smile.

"You must be referring to the 'Yin-Yang Eight Trigrams Spring'!"

“Yes! A stream of Yin water and a stream of Yang water flow back and forth, like the cycle of Yin and Yang. This is probably the only place like this in the country. What is the current situation?” Bian Mu asked with a smile.

"It's been protected, and it's also a popular spot for online influencers. It's usually bustling with tourists!" At this moment, the man's second wife kindly chimed in.

For some reason, Bian Mu realized that the beautiful woman in front of him was not simple, and was quite different from ordinary women.

"Really? Well... if it's convenient for you two, why not rent a guesthouse or something near 'Wenzhao Pond'? Ideally, it would be a three-story building. You could stay on the middle two floors, with one floor below and another above. Just drink the local tap water and tea, and don't touch the so-called purified water. There's a local specialty called 11-hole lotus root, which is snow-white and tender. It's in limited supply and not easy to find. If you can find it, eat it however you like. If you ever feel blood in your phlegm, call me and I'll go to the area to see if I can get you some medicine. But let me be clear, this is not easy to do. Do you think the locals wouldn't know about good stuff?! Right? It's up to your luck! If I can't get it all together, you'll have to accept it!" Bian Mu suddenly said these words.

Upon hearing this, the group of relatives and friends who were accompanying him suddenly became excited and stood up all at once, quickly crowding around Bian Mu, as if they had seen the light of day again!