Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2292 A Little Bit of the Ending Should Be Left Behind

Compared with surrounding major cities, Lijin has an extremely developed local medical economy, and its hardware and software facilities, relative scale, medical level and so on are far ahead.

In addition to public tertiary hospitals, hybrid and private specialized hospitals are also quite developed. For example, in the dental field, "Haochi" Dental Hospital is a representative example. Its level of specialization has never been much inferior to that of tertiary hospitals. In recent years, its technology in some aspects has actually surpassed that of the dental departments of some tertiary hospitals.

In the field of ophthalmology, represented by "Mingmou" Eye Hospital, the technical strength has gradually become stronger. Its overall strength has long been on par with the best ophthalmology departments of the city's top tertiary hospitals. In terms of the treatment and prevention of myopia, it has even surpassed its peers in tertiary hospitals and has even begun to share the same level with the provincial eye hospital.

The medical aesthetics category is represented by "Huanyan" Medical Plastic Surgery Hospital. Locals have always believed that the actual controller is a southerner surnamed Xu, and is known as Ms. Xu.

Locals say that Huanyan has high-end facilities and excellent service. If it weren't for its high prices, the place would be packed with people long ago. Pedestrians, especially out-of-towners, naturally assume it's a very upscale place when they pass by.

"Yiyoukang" Hospital Company has been providing some medical equipment to "Huanyan" headquarters and its various branches. Assistant Zhang would occasionally go out for meals, hiking, or playing ball with Ms. Xu. Other senior executives of the hospital were also quite familiar with her.

With wide, beautiful eyes, Assistant Zhang exclaimed in surprise, "They've kept it well hidden! I knew it! Their hospital must have some talent, otherwise... how could they have led the industry for so many years? It turns out it's her... The Cao family's resources are truly impressive! We always mistakenly thought that the hospital's technical strength relied entirely on their foreign partners!"

“I only recently heard about it. Thinking about the methods her grandfather and Situ Jianqing used back then, it’s not surprising. They’re not very old, but they’re quite shrewd.” Bian Mu replied in a low voice.

“These past two years, no one dares to underestimate her! Who knows when she might drop a bombshell on us! So… you must have already deciphered a bit of that secret formula for eternal youth that she’s been working on behind the scenes?!” As he said this, Assistant Zhang seemed to have sensed a business opportunity.

"How could that be! I've only had the news for less than two weeks! I can only guess the general direction of the longevity and immortality systems at most, and I know nothing about many key details." At this point, Bian Mu shrugged, spread his hands, and looked very innocent.

"You're being modest! Haha... Where did you get the news?" Assistant Zhang asked curiously.

"A few days ago, someone came to Old Hou's place. I guessed it was someone from the Taoist medicine school. Their focus was on the details of the new technology for using the medicine cauldron. You might not know this, but Taoist medicine practitioners are often quite elusive in their whereabouts and actions. Even if they want to exchange some medical insights with us, they choose a relatively subtle approach. Later, they sent me a painting. After deciphering it, I asked the painter Fang to reciprocate with a painting based on the special symbolic meaning I had set. Unexpectedly, the Taoist medicine practitioners understood it at a glance. In return, they later entrusted a gentleman in his forties to go to Old Hou and explain a few things about Cao Xiuyi's background..."

"So convoluted! No wonder your TCM practice has developed so slowly over the years, spending all your energy on these roundabout ways... Are you out of your mind? Honestly! Why can't you just say what you mean? It's too much trouble! So... the new drug you're planning to give President Luo must be from the Changsheng Group, right?"

"More or less! To be precise, it should belong to the 'Life Repair Technique' category, but it's still a long way from the longevity system created by Situ Jianqing back then! At most, it only borrowed some of the core concepts!" Bian Mu replied casually with a smile.

"It can't be wrong. Let's visit Mrs. Mai together another day and discuss it properly. I believe President Luo doesn't have much of a choice. He should just accept his fate and officially retire to stay home and take care of the children!"

Let's hope so!

"Then... how likely is it that we'll continue our cooperation with Anderlin?"

"That boss is rather narrow-minded. He only makes a one-off sale of the ointment. He'll definitely have to find a different partner for the next new drug."

"Several of our workshops have been operating at half capacity. How about... we try some upgrades? Or should we consider cooperating directly with Tao Wenjie's team?"

"I haven't decided yet! Your situation is actually quite ideal, but... you and Lao Guan can't make decisions on the board of directors. In the short term, they definitely won't spend a lot of money on comprehensive social order reform. It's a businessman's mindset! It can't be changed overnight. We can't think that far ahead right now. Let's take it one step at a time!"

"Sigh! When will we be able to build our own modern pharmaceutical company that can directly compete with overseas companies? Then you'll have a chance to prove yourself." "You have a Western medicine and pharmaceutical mindset, which is quite different from our understanding of traditional Chinese medicine companies, haha... We can't discuss this in just a few words. I don't want to keep Senior Brother Liao waiting too long. Let's meet at Mrs. Mai's place in a couple of days and talk about it there!"

"Okay! Leave Mr. Luo's matter to me and Lao Guan. You can focus on your important work. After all, the core technology still needs your leadership!"

"You flatter me. Let's each do our best!" With that, Bian Mu waved to Assistant Zhang and returned to her original seat.

I had just sat down when my phone rang.

Lu Yisi's phone call.

"Hehe... You've become the center of attention now, so busy you're practically skipping meals!"

“Lu Yisi’s call must mean something!” Bian Mu said, then answered the call.

"That patient called and said he intends to be hospitalized again for recuperation during the Spring Festival holiday. What do you think?" Lu Yisi asked Bian Mu for his opinion over the phone.

"Are you talking about that well-intentioned patient who you stabbed a few more times?" Bian Mu emphasized on the other end of the phone.

"Hmm! Didn't they arrange for me to be discharged a few days ago? Maybe they didn't want to take the risk! What's your opinion?"

“In principle… we don’t need to worry about it! In the early days of traditional Chinese medicine, we had a practice of letting the ‘tail end of the disease’ heal naturally. Have you heard of that?” On the phone, Bian Mu mentioned a rather old medical principle.

"What kind of two characters?"

"The 'disease' in 'disease' and the 'tail' in 'tail' are actually quite similar to the basic medical principles that you Western doctors usually talk about: living with a tumor and seeking longevity while suffering from disease. Perhaps our profession is more in line with nature!"

"Does that mean they're explicitly refusing to stay here, and out of courtesy, we could suggest they find a private TCM specialist hospital for proper treatment? Is that what you mean?"

"That works too! A sanatorium based on traditional Chinese medicine would be best. You might want to find out where Professor Ouyang Ziye is working recently; he's quite knowledgeable about that."

"Okay! I definitely can't take it back now that I've finally managed to let go. I'll ask you for advice if I encounter any more problems later!"

"I wouldn't dare ask for your advice! We're on the same side, no need to be polite!"

"The term 'ill-tailed' sounds quite interesting. Let's find a place to sit down sometime and I'll have to learn from you."

"How could I dare! I'll send you some relevant information to your email later, and you'll understand as soon as you see it."

"Thanks! I won't bother you anymore, we'll talk later." With that, Lu Yisi hung up the phone.