Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2454 Lei Xueming Suddenly Appears

With the clinic's net income, the combined revenue from the "detoxifying ointment," and stock gains, Bian Mu had accumulated a considerable amount of cash.

New drug development costs money, and it's all small, miscellaneous expenses. Bian Mu can't come up with the real big money right now. The clinic needs to keep enough reserves for all kinds of emergencies, at least enough for the next three months' salary balance for all colleagues. Necessary expenses for Master Geng, Xiao He, Lao Hou, and others also need to be covered. There are also normal expenses for daily gift exchanges, daily maintenance fees for various hardware and software, vehicle maintenance fees, and so on. In short, Bian Mu's daily expenses are no less than those of his peers.

I'm not getting any younger, and I should at least have a house for my wedding! My dad needs to buy another house in the city before he retires. Bian Mu plans to take out a loan and pay in installments. The two houses together will cost a lot of money.

Bian Yue's older brother covered all of her school expenses. Although it didn't seem like much on the surface, it actually added up to a considerable expense over the course of a year.

Making money is most difficult when it comes to division, and spending money is most difficult when it comes to continuous subtraction. With all sorts of miscellaneous expenses added up, Bian Mu quickly realized that he was never a rich person, at most a little better off than most of his college classmates except Qian Xiaotong.

The task of achieving financial freedom is far from what I initially envisioned; I still have to work hard to earn money!
Since starting junior high school, Bian Mu has rarely mentioned anything important to his mother. His mother has a terrible temper! He can't afford to mess with her. Besides, his mother is very cunning. Once Bian Mu hands over part of his savings, he has no say in how he spends it in the future.

Rather than argue with his mother over money, he'd rather pretend to be oblivious; he never reports any financial accounts.

No one knows a son better than his mother. Bian's mother was a worldly woman, quite different from her retired female colleagues who only knew how to stay home with their children, go to the park, and play mahjong. She knew all too well how difficult it was for her precious son to work so hard alone in Lijin, where rice was expensive. The Bian family was weak and couldn't really help in any way, so she couldn't hold him back. Therefore, Bian's mother rarely asked how much money Bian Mu actually earned.

Given that my parents have been thrifty and hardworking all their lives, the future of their small business is still uncertain. Life is unpredictable and full of ups and downs for ordinary people. Instead of struggling and hoping for an uncertain future, why not enjoy the benefits of this prosperous era while we can? As far as I know, none of my relatives, friends, or neighbors have ever traveled abroad. While my parents are still quite mobile, why not let them experience some exotic scenery before they go?

Furthermore, Bian Yue's trip abroad to experience the prosperity of the world might broaden her horizons, and upon returning to school, she might be able to refocus and improve her studies.

My mother's pulse usually has a hidden, elusive undercurrent deep within, irregular and intermittent. However, with Bian Mu's current medical skills, he can easily determine that it's definitely not a good pulse. If it were to flare up in the future, who knows...

For experts in traditional Chinese medicine, the most uncertain factors are often the most fatal!

Going abroad to relax and clear your mind might just dispel that layer of uncertainty and anxiety.

No sooner had her mother and the others left than Bian Mu tied on her apron, put on her cap, and began a thorough cleaning...

I'm usually too busy to take care of my family, so I took advantage of the holiday to thoroughly clean the house inside and out. I feel more at ease having my parents here.

……

The phone rang.

Xiao Xiaoqin's phone call.

"I heard that Director Ma has submitted his resignation!"

"Is the news accurate?" Bian Mu asked casually on the other end of the phone.

“My dad specifically asked a former colleague about it, and she said she saw it with her own eyes, so it must be true!”

"Oh! Then... what about the other key members of their team?" "I'm not sure, but it's certain that people are restless. You'll have to ask Grandpa for the specifics. A classmate of mine is getting married today, and I heard at the wedding banquet that the factory leadership team is about to undergo a major reshuffle. I'd better report this to the boss so you're aware of the situation."

"Thank you for your hard work! However... Ma Changzi's resignation won't have much impact on 'Yuan Gu'. What about Director Sha's side?"

"Director Sha and his group seem to be making moves around. Logically, they definitely hope that Qi Ruilian will take over from Factory Director Ma."

"Is she the woman we ran into at the south gate of the factory that night?"

"Hmm! She... has some skills, at least she understands the technology, she's not an amateur, and she's quite upright, unlike Director Sha's group. I've also heard she's not an amateur in management, and she has a master's degree. It's a bit of a waste of her talents here at the factory."

"I've never understood what the relationship is between Qi Ruilian and Director Sha. I mean, their private relationship."

"Qi Ruilian's cousin married Director Sha."

"Oh...I see! So how much respect does she have among most of the employees?"

"She's alright! She's quite mature, prefers to keep things to herself, and is more shrewd than the average middle manager..."

"Understood. Keep an eye on things over there! Compared to them, we don't need to rush at all. But... whenever you hear any rumors, just take note. We don't need to make any judgments, just pay attention to the facts. The other day, Teacher Zhang praised you, saying you're really quick at getting things done. So... after the holiday, talk to Teacher Zhang and ask him to help with the planning. You should start setting up a pharmacy at the main branch! However, our pharmacy will be highly digitalized, a completely new model. Teachers Zhang and Mei have never encountered this before. We're probably the first one in the city. You should prepare it like a traditional pharmacy. I'll transfer 10 yuan to you later. After you receive it, go to Sister Ye's place to check the accounts, and then she'll give Accountant Yu the paperwork. We'll make adjustments as needed."

"Great! Does that mean... I can start working at the main branch soon?" Xiao Xiaoqin sounded quite surprised.

"Of course! We haven't had a suitable pharmacy around here for a long time, and a significant number of patients have been complaining about it. By the way, you should also keep an eye out and see who is suitable to be your assistant. As for the salary, your base salary can be reduced by 1500-2000, and other bonuses will be calculated separately."

"Okay, thank you for your trust, Boss."

"You're welcome! Is there anything else you'd like to add?"

"Oh dear! I forgot something important. My grandfather said that a strongman in the industry named Lei Xueming has been inviting Director Sha and Qi Ruilian out to play golf lately. My grandfather is worried that Engineer Lei is planning to interfere with the factory's personnel changes."

"Oh... Engineer Xiao knows someone surnamed Lei?"

"It should be. A few years ago, the man surnamed Lei often came to my grandfather's house to give gifts. My grandfather said that Engineer Lei was very generous, and he was also quite skilled in technology. He was also very adept at pharmaceuticals and finance. He earned tens of millions a year!"

"Is that so? Let them make a fuss. Your family just needs to observe and wait and see. Don't get too involved in anything."

"Okay! Got it! That's all, boss, you can get back to work!"

"We'll talk about it later. There's no rush with the new pharmacy; we can proceed step by step."

"Understood!" Xiao Xiaoqin said, then hung up the phone.