Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2209 The Medicine Cauldron Is Not an Antique After All
Recently, several patients with difficult-to-treat conditions have needed Bian Mu to prepare some special traditional Chinese medicine for their use. In short, it's time to borrow the "Kuiwu Fangding" from the Yu family.

When they parted ways at the hospital entrance, Lu Yisi finally realized what was happening and immediately transferred 5 yuan to Bian Mu's account as a "tea money" subsidy. Bian Mu didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it all.

The night wind was chilly, and Bian Mu had finished the job for Lu Yisi on an empty stomach, so she needed to find a decent restaurant to eat at.

Carrying dried steamed buns with him, Bian Mu put on disposable PE gloves and chewed on the dried steamed buns. He wandered around for a while, thinking of finding a unique new store to change his appetite.

As they were walking, Bian Mu suddenly realized, "Hey! It seems like we're not far from the new pharmacy that Teacher Sima Kui opened. Why don't we go over and ask for a cup of hot water? This stuff is so dry, it's making me feel really tired. I need to drink some water to calm down first."

Taking out her phone, Bian Mu brought up two mini-programs, set the north reference direction, and roughly estimated the location of Sima Kui's newly opened pharmacy using the electronic map.

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As expected, his family's small clinic closed early. Sima Kui couldn't stay idle at home, so he would go to the pharmacy almost every night. When there were many people, he would help out. Sima Kui was very intelligent and had already obtained the title of top pharmacist. Now he could put it to good use.

After scrolling through short videos for a long time, my eyes became very dry. I gently massaged a few acupoints, then Sima Kui got up and left the small office to help out in the lobby.

Just then, Bian Mu hurriedly entered from outside the door, carrying a plastic curtain.

Sima Kui was momentarily stunned.

"Hey!? How did you find this place?! Could it be... that there's a clinic or something nearby?" As he spoke, Sima Kui very politely invited Bian Mu to sit down at a small tea stall nearby.

"I've been thinking of coming to see you for a while now, but I ran into some trouble at the opening ceremony and couldn't make it to the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Please don't take it to heart! I did have to go out for a consultation and just finished. I just stopped by to say hello." Bian Mu smiled and said a few polite words while looking around.

"What are you saying? We're family, so there's no need for all that formality. To be honest, I only informed my senior brother, and we didn't bother anyone. We set off a few strings of firecrackers and that was it. You haven't even had time to eat yet, have you?"

"I came here hungry, how about you?"

"I'm getting old, and my appetite has diminished a lot. I just had a few sips of porridge and a fruit platter, but now that you mention it, I'm actually a little hungry. It's my place, so it's on me!" Sima Kui said, introducing Bian Mu to all the pharmacy employees in a serious manner.

Bian Mu's name was well-known to those people, and they all politely stepped forward to greet him. From now on, they would be considered acquaintances.

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Steamed cod shreds, deep-fried tofu, braised small seafood... There weren't many dishes, but they were all exquisite traditional dishes, with just the right portion sizes and very particular ingredients. The two ate and chatted. "The matter of the Kuiwu Ding should be settled by now. I'll humbly say a few words, and I hope you'll understand," Bian Mu suddenly brought up the subject.

"Hehe... I know what you're trying to say. The medicine cauldron isn't an antique after all. We really need to talk to them. They treat it like an antique and wait to ask for exorbitant prices. You're different. You're doing your best to continue to promote the essence of traditional Chinese medicine culture. No doubt about it. You've lived a ridiculous life for most of your life. You should do something that future generations will admire, right? Tell me! Where do you want to start?" Sima Kui suddenly became quite reasonable.

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

“His mentor is the sole inheritor of the secret art of immortality. I don’t believe he doesn’t want to live past a hundred years old first. If he really gets all those medicinal cauldrons, he’ll be a beneficiary too!” Bian Mu thought to himself.

"I think Lei Xiaoxuan is the key. Tomorrow is the third day of the lunar month! It's the day when the Lei family worships the God of Medicine. I'll prepare a small gift and go there uninvited to join in the fun and find an opportunity to chat with him."

"This... isn't a good idea?! In terms of medical skills and pharmaceutical technology, he probably can't even touch your back, but! In terms of street smarts, you're really no match for him! Don't send the gift tomorrow, only to have him treat you politely and then take advantage of you. You're kind-hearted, not suited to arguing with that kind of person! Not only will it waste your time, but it could also lead to trouble. That Lei guy is very shrewd; he might even have some ulterior motives and find an opportunity to secretly move those medicine cauldrons to Nanjin and Beiqi. Even if he's determined to go against you, what can we do?! Right? In this regard... you're still a bit lacking. Don't misunderstand! It's not that you're incompetent, it's just that you lack experience. In my opinion... Zhao Xicheng is upright and honest, so why not pay him a visit first? As for the gift... the scorpion powder from your hometown would be quite good. He's not greedy, and as long as he senses your sincerity, he'll most likely cooperate."

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu's eyes lit up.

As people age, their nature changes. Sima Kui's illness this time was indeed quite different from before. Of course, his second senior brother probably did a lot of work on him before. Who cares! It's always a good thing for a person to gradually become kinder.

"Your guidance is correct! What about... Lei Xiaoxuan's side?"

"I went over there, and it was quite a coincidence. Recently, all the springs around Sangong Lake have suddenly surged. I was just bored, so I went over to take a look and unintentionally got some good stuff. I just shared some with him and he was very happy. You may not know, but our family and the Lei family have been good friends for generations. Over the years, our relationship has not become too strained. I went over and said that the things were his and I was just passing them on. And that made things go smoothly, didn't it?"

“Then… I will visit Teacher Zhao Xicheng and tell him the truth in person. There are some things that really can’t be put off any longer…” Bian Mu’s words were sincere and not entirely for his own private matters.

Since his recovery, Sima Kui has indeed become a different person, and he has truly listened to Bian Mu's sincere and righteous words.

"Xiao Zhao does have a good grasp of the big picture, and he can listen to what we say. Let's split up and act separately."

"Well... there might be someone in this situation that's hard to avoid, and I'd like to hear your opinion, sir." Bian Mu then remembered a special person and casually said a few words with a smile.

"You mean Pan Shaojie?! Hahaha... I knew you two would meet sooner or later. There's no way around it. Lijin City isn't that big, but it's not that small either. Maybe he can help you find some good stuff!"

"It is indeed that young master. To be honest, I really have a headache dealing with people like him. I really don't know how to deal with them..."

Upon hearing this, Sima Kui couldn't help but burst into laughter a few times.