Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2251 Medical Chief Consultant

Director Wang was seen as a nice guy by his former colleagues. He didn't want to offend anyone and after decades, he just managed to retire. His pension wasn't much more than that. Bian Mu felt that he had wasted most of his life.

Back when they both worked at the county hospital, the two barely interacted. At most, they would nod and greet each other on their way to and from the canteen, which was different from what they would do as strangers.

"Why is he being so polite with me?! Does he have a sick family member?! Or is it some kind of early-stage cancer or a terminal illness?! I can't be of any help with that." With that thought in mind, Bian Mu made up her mind to just exchange pleasantries and leave.

"Is there something you can't say here? Is it that important?" Bian Mu had no intention of getting entangled with Director Wang in front of him.

"My second son's partner happens to be the son of the current hospital director, so... I often hear them mention you... I have a few words I'd like to chat with you about. Are you not busy right now?" The implication was clear: even though you, Bian Mu, are a top doctor in the city, you can't put on airs with this old man who's about to retire!

Bian Mu ignored his old tricks of relying on his seniority and made his attitude clear with a smile.

"Just say what you need to say here, or we can talk on the phone another day. Anyway, everyone has my contact information. I haven't changed my number since I came to the city."

Hearing that Bian Mu's words were somewhat impolite, Director Wang couldn't help but chuckle awkwardly a few times.

"There are too many people and too much attention here, how about... we go sit at the Ximen General Store for a while?"

"Alright! I'll carry this rooster for you!" Bian Mu said with a smile.

"No need, no need! Don't get your hands dirty..." As he spoke, Director Wang accompanied Bian Mu, chatting and laughing all the way to the southwest side gate of the market.

"Wanquan Hardware Store" is an old shop. Bian Mu has been buying things here since he was a child. Nowadays, the eldest grandson of the owner, Li Laogen, has not been able to find a suitable job after graduating from college, so he is temporarily working there. In the conversation, it is clear that Director Wang is quite familiar with the eldest grandson of the Li family.

This shop has erected two spacious rain shelters in front of its store, surrounded by false walls. Strictly speaking, this is absolutely prohibited by the urban management authorities; it's clearly an illegal structure. However, in a small county, urban management is more lenient, and with the locals being friendly, the relevant personnel can't be too strict. After all, to keep the market active, you have to give each business some room to maneuver, right?

That's the good thing about small towns; you see each other all the time, so you have to give each other some space, which makes it quite humane.

The small mahjong table was ready with tea. Director Wang and the young boss didn't stand on ceremony at all. They set out the tea set, poured a cup of light tea for each of them, and chatted while drinking.

"Logically speaking, I'm almost retired, so it's not appropriate for me to interfere in some things. But my second daughter is getting married to that guy next National Day! There are some things... Don't misunderstand, I'm just passing on a message for them. If you're interested, listen; if you don't think it matters, just let it go in one ear and out the other, and pretend I didn't say anything!" Director Wang was quite good at talking, making it seem like he was on both sides, and he always said he was doing it for the good of both families.

"Look at what you're saying. We'll always be good colleagues. Let's talk things out. If it's not too difficult, I'll take on some of the responsibility... But if the technical difficulty is too high, then I'm afraid I can't help you," Bian Mu replied with a smile. Upon hearing this, Director Wang was taken aback.

Clearly, after less than two years in the city, Bian Mu has become quite experienced. He knows how to lay the groundwork before speaking, so as not to be too passive later.

"It's really not a big deal for you. First, you've probably heard that since you and Mu Shiye were transferred, quite a few people who were doing reasonably well in our hospital have left. There are also a few from Beiqi and Nanjin. As a result, our hospital is a bit short-staffed! The new director is quite ambitious, working hard from dawn till dusk, all for the good of everyone! They've discussed it a few times before, and they're planning to hire you as our hospital's chief expert. Our hospital is small, so it can't compare to the big tertiary hospitals in the city. But being small has its advantages. Take this external expert appointment, for example. You can handle two appointments at once, combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and get two appointment fees. That'll add up to quite a bit over a year! At least, it'll be enough to cover the rent, daily expenses, and travel expenses for your parents' current apartment... don't you think?!"

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu was delighted.

"Me, the chief business consultant for our hospital?!" Bian Mu asked with a smile, using a different wording.

"Yes, yes! I didn't express myself clearly, but that's the gist of it. Chief technical consultant, covering three major areas: clinical treatment, research in both traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and the production and sale of traditional Chinese medicine... It's all about cooperation and mutual benefit. And since I've been around for a few more years, I might as well say a few more words. I don't know if you mind?" Director Wang seemed a little hesitant at the end.

“We’re all family here, so please speak freely!” Bian Mu replied with a smile.

"Your family's ancestral graves are all buried here! Right? Judging from the current situation, your parents don't seem to have any intention of coming to the city to meet you... So, you still need to consider the social customs and relationships back home to some extent. Wouldn't that make things more convenient for your family in the future? So, you don't mind, do you?"

"I can tell you mean well, of course I'll listen! I just don't know exactly how the cooperation will work?" Bian Mu replied with a smile.

"Well... let me mention something first. Take the production and sale of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparations, for example. You know, our hospital has the authority to independently prepare TCM preparations. Speaking of which, we have to thank Dean Ma for that! Back then, he urged us, the department heads, to hurry up and get it done. At the time, I didn't understand. What was the point? We have no factory, no workshop. Even if we got the permits, what good would it do?! Just a few pieces of paper. Now that I think about it, it really comes down to Dean Ma! He was so farsighted, haha... Anyway, I'm getting off-topic! Sorry, I heard that only you can initiate the relevant development procedures for Wangtianbai over at Black Dragon Pool?"

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu immediately became very alert.

"Damn! Why are they even thinking about that side?! It seems this Director Wang is not simple at all! Putting aside everything else, if they really wanted to do some comprehensive development and utilization, the hospital could really make a lot of money!" Thinking of this, Bian Mu no longer dared to underestimate Director Wang, who looked unremarkable at all.

"Tell me more about your plan! Not many people know about the Black Dragon Pool Moon Gazing White incident, right? Where did you hear about it from?" Bian Mu asked with a smile.

"Director Kuang! Director Kuang's knowledge... right? Of course, it can't compare to yours, but... Old Kuang was a bit stubborn when he was alive. He could have easily made a lot of money and also gotten his bad illness treated properly, but strangely enough, he just wouldn't take the plunge. Sigh... I really don't know what he was thinking back then..."

Hearing this, Bian Mu was a little confused. Director Kuang?! How did this matter get involved with him?!