Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2418 The Art of Delay
After all, he was the only legitimate son of the Cao family, and Young Master Cao's intelligence was definitely on point. Although he never mentioned it, he never revealed it in front of others or behind their backs. Even when he was in a good mood and got drunk, Young Master Cao never said anything out of line. In his opinion, if he wanted to live a relaxed and happy life in this complicated world, he only needed to keep an eye on two key people.

My elder sister, Cao Yueyue!
Renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctor Bian Mu!
For him, other relatives and friends are not very important, and even his spouse is not as crucial as he imagined.

Normally, whenever he encounters any difficulties, Young Master Cao either asks his older sister for help directly or goes to the "New Concept" Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic to have a good chat with Director Bian. In general, he has almost never encountered any intractable problems.

When Bian Mu once again brought up the related theories of "energy, magnetic field, information...", Young Master Cao felt a headache coming on again.

"The Xu family of Nanjin you just mentioned should be the 'Yanwu' Xu, not the 'Xu' with the double-person radical!" Bian Mu corrected with a smile.

"I think so! Is it important?"

"Of course! The Xu family of Nanjin is a renowned family in the medical field, quite remarkable! A few days ago, I had two indirect dealings with them..." As she spoke, Bian Mu briefly introduced how she helped the Xu family with their feng shui fish and how a female TCM doctor with some background in the Xu family got a job at her family's clinic.

"Oh... now that you mention it, it seems like things aren't so simple for my husband!"

"Of course! A few river stones solved the problem. The Xu family will likely be greatly stimulated and will probably invest some manpower and resources in special research. This is originally a good thing. At least, objectively speaking, I have helped the Xu family add a new idea. However... the profound medical principles behind the Feng Shui fish matter seem simple on the surface, but they are actually quite complex. If you only grasp the form but not the meaning, it is easy to make things worse. As you can see, your wife has been affected to some extent."

"Oh, I see... Well... if we just remove all those things we brought back from outside, will everything be fine?"

"No need for that. I'll pick out a few potted green ivy and lake-view stones for you later. Those are lake stones from Sangong Lake, and you'll also need a few snake plants. If your wife minds, just do as she wishes and send them to the shop. Send them to me as soon as possible, and I'll know how to calculate it. If your wife doesn't mind, then let it be. Also, any daughter-in-law who can enter your Cao family is not someone to be trifled with. If she notices a few extra decorations in the house and just casually asks where they came from, don't mention me, and don't lie. Just give a casual answer. Haven't I seen her a few times? Based on my impression of her... your wife probably won't investigate further. Let's observe for a while longer before making any decisions." Bian Mu said with a smile.

"That's it?! Don't you need to take some medicinal food or something?" Feeling that it might not really work, Young Master Cao asked with a smile.

"No need! If you're worried, I'll have a friend make a bracelet for your wife after get off work tonight. It'll have a pure gold casing with a rattan inside, a gold-wrapped rattan. That rattan is a Chinese medicine called Tianwang Zixing Teng, which is excellent in every way—its biological activity, flexibility, and aesthetic appeal. Since your wife's symptoms haven't completely disappeared, you can give her this bracelet to wear on her left wrist. It's fireproof, waterproof, and acid and alkali resistant. She should wear it for as long as possible."

"Okay! Thank you for your help! How much will it cost, including labor and materials? I'll transfer the money to you now!"

“It won’t take much gold, but the labor cost will be a bit high. Well… transfer me 6000 first, and I’ll make up the difference later.”

Nodding slightly, Young Master Cao picked up his phone from the table and transferred 10,000 yuan to Bian Mu.

Upon hearing the notification sound, Bian Mu glanced down and saw that he had gained 4000 more. He smiled but didn't say anything more.

Just as Bian Mu was about to give a few more instructions, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure walking towards their table out of the corner of his eye.

"You two seem quite relaxed! How rare! Mr. Cao! It's been a long time!" Guan Yuelin's voice had become noticeably deeper as he greeted the two with a broad smile.

With a smile, Bian Mu got up and moved to a seat inside, giving the outer seat to Guan Yuelin.

Young Master Cao joked with Guan Yuelin a few times, thinking that Bian Mu had already made meticulous arrangements, and asking a few more questions would seem like he didn't trust her. So, taking advantage of Guan Yuelin's arrival, the three chatted and laughed about the recent housing and stock market trends. Guan Yuelin, being a professional stock trader, got more and more enthusiastic as he talked, recounting many new developments in the stock market. Young Master Cao, though not an expert on stocks, was quite clever, and a few casual remarks from him were enough to keep Guan Yuelin busy for half a day. For a time, the atmosphere of the conversation was quite lively.

Bian Mu sat there listening quietly, occasionally interjecting with a question. The stocks he held had been rising steadily, and listening in would allow him to learn more!
After the meal, Young Master Cao had to go back for a nap. After exchanging a few polite words, they left the table. Bian Mu took the opportunity to change seats and sat opposite Guan Yuelin for a while.

The waiter naturally treated Bian Mu like an honored guest, and the best tea and snacks were quickly arranged. The two chatted for a while while enjoying their tea.

"How far has progressed on the 'Distant Valley' project?" Guan Yuelin asked with a smile.

"It's just the initial assessment phase, how about it? Interested?" Bian Mu asked with a smile.

"Of course! It would be ideal as a processing base for traditional Chinese medicine. It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted. But... no matter what ideas I have, I can't interfere with your plans!"

"Hehe... You're too kind! Tell me! How do you plan to invest?" Bian Mu asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Guan Yuelin's eyes lit up.

"Can I really participate?"

"Of course! When it comes to running a factory, I'm a complete novice. You're the real expert in the industry!"

"Really?! I'm totally convinced!"

“We’re all family here. As long as you don’t mind the trouble, it’s better if you handle most things,” Bian Mu replied with a smile.

"I have a feeling that's a bit... Since you're willing to do this together, why are you only making it clear now? If we hadn't bumped into each other today, would you really have taken the initiative to ask me for this? I feel like you're being a little suspicious." Guan Yuelin had long realized that he couldn't quite see through Bian Mu anymore, and he definitely needed to get a definite answer about such a big matter.

"We've only just reached the initial assessment stage! Visiting you at this time would only cause you trouble, wouldn't it?"

"Hehe... As long as they agree to let me invest, I won't mind any trouble! By the way, what are your plans for Director Ma and that Director Sha?" Well! Guan Yuelin asked the crucial question right away.

"I haven't decided yet! In principle... anyway, developing new drugs will take some time, and the funding and personnel arrangements are quite troublesome, so I'm not in a hurry. To minimize costs, I'll just say one word: delay! Play the time card!"

"Huh?! Well... waiting indefinitely isn't a good idea either. Besides, something unexpected might happen in the middle... You're just sitting here watching them fight, hoping to reap the benefits and use time to create space?! Is that what you mean?" Guan Yuelin asked, frowning.

Bian Mu smiled but didn't rush to reply.