Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2185 Surgical Scars
When a whale falls, all things are born.

What if it's reversed?!
Nowadays, in the eyes of many of his peers, Bian Mu is like a giant whale that is becoming increasingly ferocious. He rampages through any field that is even remotely related to traditional Chinese medicine, constantly setting new industry benchmarks every day, and in a rather short period of time, giving people a sense of not being able to catch their breath.

If this continues, how will our competitors conduct themselves?!

Sima Kui's small clinic had always been lukewarm, but when Bian Mu casually diverted some customers there, Sima Kui's daily income would immediately double.

Moreover, from a technical standpoint, Sima Kui is fully capable of handling it and has no need to worry about any mishaps along the way.

To this day, Bian Mu has not revealed the slightest bit of that kind of intention.

To be honest, Bian Mu could never fully trust Sima Kui. In his view, he and Senior Sima were inherently incompatible in every way. To divert attention to him?! Wouldn't that be undermining the "Digital Medicine" school of thought that he himself had founded?!
"As for attracting patients... the first phase will definitely be fine. Some people will even choose other clinics just for the convenience of transportation. However, our basic medical philosophies are completely different. In the long run, before the outside world has even done anything, we in the TCM community will start fighting amongst ourselves. I have always been quite cautious about this. After thinking it over, I think we should let the patients vote with their feet!" Bian Mu said frankly.

Seeing that Bian Mu was still so stubborn, Sima Kui shook his head slightly. Just as he was about to say a few more words of persuasion, a rather gentlemanly middle-aged man walked slowly to the dining table and smiled very politely at the two of them.

"Dr. Bian, is that right? It's better to meet by chance than by appointment. I've heard so much about you and have always wanted to pay you a visit, but I haven't found the right opportunity yet. My daughter ran into some trouble a year ago, and it's still not resolved. I've heard that Dr. Bian is a true general practitioner. Could I ask you a few questions?" The middle-aged gentleman stated his purpose frankly and without any hesitation.

"Oh...may I ask how old your daughter is?"

"11 years old, still in elementary school!"

"Oh... it feels a bit awkward for us to sit while you're standing, please have a seat!" Bian Mu said politely with a smile.

"I'm sorry to disturb your meal, but I haven't been able to find a suitable solution. As a young woman, I've been feeling a bit traumatized lately. But then I ran into you! Perhaps it's fate. I'll just say a few words and leave after I'm done."

"You're too kind! What misfortune has befallen your daughter?" Bian Mu asked with concern.

Sima Kui had important matters to discuss with Bian Mu. Seeing that the man was lingering and wouldn't leave, Sima Kui was a little unhappy. He didn't react on the spot out of consideration for Bian Mu's feelings. However, he couldn't help but occasionally give the man a provocative look, urging him to get lost.

The man was quite perceptive and naturally knew that the old gentleman sitting opposite Bian Daguan was not fond of him. However, for the sake of his daughter's happiness, and given the rare opportunity to meet the most famous and miraculous traditional Chinese medicine doctor, he had to try his best for his precious daughter no matter what.

Just pretend you don't know!

“My daughter loves outdoor activities like mountain climbing and rock climbing; it’s innate. That day, we were careless and didn’t take proper precautions. She fell from a height. Luckily, the instructor nearby protected her, and she wasn’t seriously injured. However, her right hand was badly fractured. Later, we went to Beiqi and had several surgeries done at a high price. It was at a specialized hospital, the kind that doesn’t usually cover medical insurance. We consulted many foreign experts, and her nerves and bones recovered very well, with almost no aftereffects. However… the incision on the back of her hand is a bit long and wide, quite conspicuous at first glance… I’ve heard that you’re good at ‘turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.’ Since we’ve met, I’d like to ask if you have any special methods or medicine to help my daughter remove the surgical scar? I know this is a bit impolite, but I would appreciate any advice you could give me, considering the hardships of being a father…” The man was quite eloquent, and his tone was rather gentle and persuasive, naturally evoking a sense of sympathy in the listener.

"11 years old, still in the pediatric stage... Well... how about we arrange for you to accompany your daughter to our place another day?"

“My daughter is here right now. If you two don’t mind, I’ll call her over so you can take a look at her.” “Well… practicing medicine outside the clinic is a bit taboo. Well… Professor Sima, what do you think of this?” Out of respect for Sima Kui, and also to appease the old gentleman, Bian Mu was particularly polite.

Of course, to be fair, Bian Mu didn't want to provoke a complete stranger in this situation.

"Then please come and take a look! However, let me make this clear: every word our master says is only for health advice. Once you leave this room, you must promise not to mention it to anyone else. Otherwise, please don't open your mouth! I'm a straightforward person, so please bear with me!" Well! Sima Kui's remaining bit of江湖气 (jianghu qi, a kind of chivalrous spirit) started to resurface.

With a smile, Bian Mu secretly gave Sima Kui a big thumbs up!
That's right, he can only be considered a regular health consultant.

"Okay, okay, okay! Certainly, certainly! Thank you both for your presence. I'll bring my child over right away!" Overjoyed, the gentleman quickly turned around to greet his beloved daughter.

"See that?! People like them want to have everything good and valuable in life. Honestly! I just can't stand people like that. It's only you who are so young yet so cultured. You can't argue with that, haha..."

"You're just saying that, but I've heard that your clinic often lowers its consultation fees for vulnerable groups and even gives away medicine for free from time to time. I've always admired that!"

"Tch! We know each other, don't we?" Sima Kui felt much more relaxed after being praised by Bian Mu.

At that moment, the two watched as a family of three hurriedly came to the table.

Bian Mu got up and adjusted the chairs so that the four people at the table could sit down. Sima Kui sat upright and remained motionless, calmly observing the family of three for a long time without saying a word.

The little girl was taller than other girls her age, which might be related to her years of participation in outdoor sports. In fact, her parents were only of average height.

The little girl had very fair skin, clearly from a good family. She had big, double-lidded eyes and hair as black as ink, making her look very delicate.

The surgical scar on the back of my right hand does look rather shocking.

Given the unparalleled skills of the venerable elder Situ, Bian Mu couldn't help but have an idea, thinking that he might as well take this opportunity to test Sima Kui's abilities.

After obtaining the girl's parents' consent, Bian Mu reached out and massaged the girl's bones and muscles with both hands...

"Teacher Sima, I'm a little unsure. It's been a while since the surgery. Will applying medicine still be effective at this point?"

Upon hearing this, Sima Kui couldn't help but curl his lip, his utter disdain written all over his face.