Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2182 Orientation
"Tea and Porridge Family" is extremely popular, attracting diners from all walks of life, and it's quickly become difficult to find a seat. Surprisingly, young diners are also flocking in.

Every now and then, familiar patients or their families would come over to exchange a few polite words with Bian Mu, which immediately diluted the serious atmosphere that the forest ranger, Lao Liang, had created. Bian Mu was a smart man; knowing when to stop was more effective than saying too much, as it would only make the two of them feel more distant.

Old Liang lowered his head, ate his porridge and vegetables, and said no more.

Not long after, two middle-aged men and a woman walked over from a distance. The man in the lead, who was in his early forties, had accompanied his younger sister to see Bian Mu for treatment. The woman had been married for nearly ten years but had been unable to conceive. As they got older, the couple had given up hope.

The man was quite familiar with Wen Xueye. Having heard about Bian Mu's reputation for "turning the rotten into the miraculous," he thought it would be better to accompany his brother-in-law and sister-in-law to register for an appointment and give it a try.

After Bian Mu's diagnosis, it turned out that it wasn't a difficult or complicated illness; the problem lay with his brother-in-law. Thanks to Bian Mu's meticulous treatment, his sister showed signs of pregnancy just before her 33rd birthday. A hospital check-up confirmed she was indeed carrying a healthy baby, and now the little girl is almost six months old.

The whole family was overjoyed!
For this, the man was extremely grateful to Bian Mu, and would always think of Bian Mu whenever he encountered something good.

The man exchanged pleasantries with Bian Mu and Old Liang, then gestured for Bian Mu to step aside and speak with him.

After leaving the restaurant, the two walked along the sidewalk, crossed the road, and went into a small supermarket. They ordered two drinks and sat down by the window to chat for a while.

"Our chairman was diagnosed with brain cancer two months ago. He's been traveling all over the country and abroad. Some doctors recommended surgery as soon as possible, some suggested conservative treatment and continued observation, and some older, renowned doctors recommended only highly targeted, mild treatments, avoiding any significant stimulation of the cancer cells. They suggested waiting until the relevant test parameters reached certain values ​​before performing a highly precise, targeted surgery. It seems like the last suggestion is the most reliable. Well, that's how we met you! By the way, could you tell me what the optimal treatment plan would be for his situation? I know you're sensitive about this, but we're not at the clinic! Just give me a general idea of ​​the correct treatment direction. Is it a bit impolite to ask like this?" The man suddenly brought up this matter.

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu's face showed a hint of displeasure.

Out of respect for Wen Xueye, Bian Mu agreed to come out and chat for a few minutes, but he didn't expect that Wen Xueye's words would put Bian Mu in a very difficult position.

"As you know, I have no expertise in cancer-related matters, so I really can't help you," Bian Mu immediately declined.

"I may have misspoken, but our chairman is under a lot of pressure because of this, and it's already affecting the company's normal operations. If this continues, everyone above the middle management level is a bit lost. It's a perfectly good company, we can't let this go to waste, can we?! I don't dare to discuss this too much with you, just give me a brief hint on the general direction of treatment." The man insisted, shamelessly.

Without a doubt, the person in front of you who is currently suffering the greatest personal loss in their company is probably the company executive in front of you.

“Traditional Chinese medicine’s understanding of cancer is still very fragmented. As far as I know, I haven’t heard of anyone who can systematically integrate it. Based on this premise, I also don’t have much clinical experience, so I really can’t comment on such a difficult technical issue as treatment direction.” Without daring to be ambiguous at all, Bian Mu quickly declined.

Upon hearing this, the man's expression became somewhat awkward, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Is cancer caused by external pathogens? Or by internal pathogens? Or by both?! Or should we not even use this as a starting point for research?! No one can provide a strong argument for such a basic directional question right now. You insist that I offer some suggestions. Let's put aside everything else and just consider the most basic underlying logic. Is that appropriate?!" Bian Mu didn't hold back and specifically picked a logical paradox to refute him.

As far as Bian Mu knew, the man in front of him had actually earned two doctoral degrees, one in China and one abroad, so he should be able to understand some of what he was saying.

"I'm sorry, I was probably a little anxious and spoke without thinking. Please forgive me, Dr. Bian!" The man quickly corrected himself and apologized several times.

"We're all friends, it's fine. However... it's indeed inconvenient to discuss cancer. To get to the point, right now, it remains a no-go zone for me as a doctor!" Bian Mu emphasized this point, his tone both soft and firm.

That man's social circle is definitely not narrow. After this incident, more people will likely understand Bian Mu's attitude in this area, which might even be a form of protection for Bian Mu. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Bian Mu got up and walked back to the restaurant.

The man sat blankly on the minibus seat by the shop window, his eyes slightly vacant. The future direction of the company directly determined his life direction in the near future. With Bian Mu being so disrespectful, his future looked bleak!

Old Liang has finished eating and is now sitting there fiddling with his phone, which is showing a video of a scenic spot...

"Did you make excessive demands?" Old Liang asked casually as he looked up.

"It's nothing. Their company's business may be experiencing significant fluctuations, and they're in a hurry. They probably think I'm deliberately hiding my true intentions and want to get some substantial new ideas from me, which I flatly refused!"

"Heh... You really have a big appetite! Even if you're keeping your abilities hidden, you can't just show this kind of high-value information to others?! You think you can get a way to survive by relying on some worldly connections?! That's just wishful thinking! People these days have no sense of propriety at all!" Old Liang's reaction was quite strong.

"Let's just say he thinks highly of us. I'll go settle the bill."

"No rush! Cancer treatment is a major life challenge you'll inevitably face in your lifetime. Any progress?" Old Liang asked casually.

“We still can’t establish a core argument, and the available information from all sides is scattered and disorganized. The workload is enormous. If we were to develop it on our own, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Let’s try a different approach. I always feel that we lack a logical framework that governs the whole picture. I’m so busy every day that I don’t have time to think about it,” Bian Mu replied casually.

"Really? These things depend on fate. No rush, take your time! Let's go! Pay the bill and let's go!" With that, Old Liang got up and accompanied Bian Mu toward the cashier.

……

Le Xiaojuan felt like each day was an eternity. Despite her husband's objections, she took advantage of a temporary day off and visited Bian Mu alone at the headquarters of the "New Concept" Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic just after 10 a.m.

To save on registration fees, Le Xiaojuan went directly to Nurse Sun and briefly explained the whole situation.

Nurse Sun always knew what was important; she not only waived her registration fee but also politely led her to the waiting area and served her fine tea.

……

Bian Mu made a point of taking some time to give Le Xiaojuan a brief explanation.

"First of all, it's inconvenient for you to continue living in the abandoned sales office. You think it's okay to wash clothes and vegetables with that kind of green water since you don't usually drink it, but that's not true. Go back and correct that immediately. Also, the jobs you two are currently doing are not good for periodontal recovery. I won't go into details, but you should change careers! Some hardships in life are not easy for everyone to bear. Be more flexible and at least save your teeth first."

"Sigh... I'll listen to you! They say you're number one in the city, and now that you say it, I really believe it!"

"You're too kind! You need to have surgery to correct those two bad teeth. It's a traditional Chinese medicine procedure, mainly using needles."

Le Xiaojuan nodded in agreement.