Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2236 The secret inside the door is starting to leak out.
Sima Kui has been somewhat troubled lately, for no other reason than this: his once quiet clinic has suddenly been visited by several people of some status from time to time. Each of them is impeccably dressed, meek and obsequious, and extremely polite. They never arrive empty-handed, and every gift they bring is presentable.

Sima Kui knew perfectly well that Bian Mu was secretly trying to sabotage his fellow disciples! His second senior brother wasn't fully recovered, and with his advanced age of nearly eighty, Bian Mu couldn't possibly trouble the old man. So, all this messy trouble was being dumped on Sima Kui's shoulders?!
Sima Kui was a seasoned veteran, and he definitely wouldn't fall for that. He was treated to good tea, fruit, and snacks, and he would engage in conversation, but he couldn't touch on the secrets of his master's sect. As soon as the words "resurrection" or similar were mentioned, Sima Kui would immediately pretend to be deaf and dumb. He couldn't help it; he was getting old, his hearing was failing, and his mind wasn't as sharp as before. He avoided all the sensitive topics raised by his guests.

Finally, he accepted all the gifts from the visitors without hesitation, never reciprocating or treating them to meals. He simply accepted them all with equanimity!
Over time, the frequency of visits from those so-called "distinguished guests" gradually decreased.

After hearing Bian Mu's instructions over the phone, Sima Kui was immediately amused.

"You little rascal, you didn't just kill two birds with one stone, you killed three! You're treating me like a third eagle! You're wicked!" Sima Kui thought to himself on the other end of the phone.

He remained as polite as ever in his words.

"That's true, but... this is a bit difficult. I'm getting older, and my memory is getting worse. I really can't remember much of the old news. I'm getting old!" On the phone, Sima Kui started to play the coward.

"Oh, I'm so sorry to have troubled you. Anyway, Mr. Pan is having some domestic troubles lately, and his business at the company isn't doing too well either. My son and I don't need anything from him, so let's just forget about it! Once he's gone, you can just say a few polite words to them and send them on their way!" By using a retreat as a means of advancement, Bian Mu had played a bit of a rogue's trick.

Upon hearing this, Sima Kui immediately fell silent, without even hanging up the phone.

As a junior, Bian Mu always waited for his elders to hang up before putting away his phone. Besides, he felt that Sima Kui should at least say a few words, so he waited and waited to see who would lose their temper first!

"After all, they are your friends, and we'll have to consider cooperating with them in the future. How about this... I'll reluctantly do it. It's just treating a few small fish! I'll at least manage to get some seaweed for him to take away, okay?"

"Oh dear! I'm so sorry to have troubled you!" Bian Mu quickly said politely on the other end of the phone.

"We're all on the same side, it's a small matter! Not worth mentioning! We absolutely cannot be polite to Pan Shaojie, I will cooperate fully. It's only been two years, if it were something like this before, our master would definitely make him kowtow a few times at the entrance of the clinic!"

"Hey! Look at what you're saying! In civilized society, this kind of thing doesn't work. Just admit your fault to us from the bottom of your heart, and that'll be enough! You don't know, they always try to trip us up or do something bad whenever they get the chance. They're afraid that if we establish new technical standards and a new industry atmosphere in the field of traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese herbal medicine, it will bother them. If we take a step back, at least we can suppress their arrogance and keep them quiet for a while so that I can free up my hands to do something practical. I can at least further improve the 'Shuyi' new school of traditional Chinese medicine. If we're lucky, we can even make some money!"

"I love hearing that! That's settled then! We're practically family, let's get ready separately!"

"Alright! With you backing me up, I feel even more confident!"

Sima Kui couldn't stand this, so he pursed his lips and hung up the phone.

……

The next morning, Bian Mu had just taken a steamed egg custard out of the steamer and was about to add some sesame oil when her phone rang in the living room.

Zhong Xiangxin's phone call.

"Just got off the plane, and I owe you another big favor. How about we meet at noon? Is that convenient?"

"Mr. Zhong, you're too kind! You're so lucky. I wasn't much of a help, so don't worry about it! It's better that you guys are all alright!"

"That's why you always need your own people when it matters! Enough said, are you free at noon?" "You haven't been feeling well lately, you should go back and visit your mother first. You just got off the plane! Have some millet porridge and get some rest! I'll contact you after get off work tonight if you're free!"

"OK, OK! The director is so straightforward! I haven't been thinking straight lately, please forgive me for any rudeness. I won't bother you any longer, bye!" With that, Zhong Xiangxin hung up the phone.

Bian Mu didn't ask a single question about how the wealthy family in Nanjin kept feng shui fish. Zhong Xiangxin was always extremely loyal, and since he had already returned safely to Lijin Airport, Pan Shaojie was naturally out of the woods.

The legendary feng shui fish belonging to that wealthy merchant in Nanjin must have been brought back to life!

To this day, Bian Mu knows very well that if it weren't for that young lady holding up the family business, Zhong Xiangxin would have made a terrible mess of the family business! There's really nothing to talk about with this kind of young master.

……

The headquarters of the "New Concept" Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, 9:16 a.m.

Bian Mu had just politely seen off a familiar patient when his phone vibrated.

He took out his phone and glanced at it. It was a text message from the eldest daughter of the Zhong family: The Xu family's feng shui fish is safe and sound!

With a smile, Bian Mu pretended not to see it, put away her phone, and slowly walked back to her clinic to continue seeing the next patient...

Since taking up residence in Lijin, Bian Mu has always been personally involved in every major event. Moreover, whenever conditions permit, he tries to go over almost every detail at least twice. He is afraid that if he makes a mistake, all his previous efforts will be in vain.

Back then, Bian Mu lived a truly humble life!

This time, Bian Mu decided to completely let go and leave it alone.

All the groundwork has been laid; now it's up to the various coupling elements to develop freely!

The further she walked, the more relaxed she felt. Bian Mu felt as if she was floating on clouds, with her shoulders, waist, and legs feeling incredibly comfortable!

……

It was lunchtime, so Bian Mu called Dian Shuhua to arrange a casual meal and discuss the recent troubles the clinic was facing in its operations.

Dian Shuhua said that the male patient who was afraid of dogs had been treated more than halfway, and just to be on the safe side, he asked Bian Mu if he should go over for a follow-up visit.
"Recently, when he touches the faucet, I mean, when he stands by the faucet to wash his hands or get water, has there been any accompanying abnormal phenomena?" Bian Mu asked casually over the phone.

"I've never heard him mention that... What?! Is it possible for similar abnormal situations to occur during treatment?" Dian Shuhua asked hurriedly on the other end of the phone.

"It's hard to say. I haven't met him in person, so it's not appropriate to draw any conclusions. Your suggestion is that we grab a quick bowl of noodles first, and then we'll take a stroll around the place where he usually spends the most time."

"Okay!" Dian Shuhua replied and hung up the landline.