Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2463 An Awkward Cooperation

Lei Xueming is no longer the same person he used to be. In addition to his reputation as a master at making quick money, he has also been awarded the title of a pharmaceutical giant. It is unclear whether he gave it to himself or whether it was recognized by his peers. In any case, Lei Xueming is indeed extraordinary and you have to admire him!

However, when I chatted with Mrs. Mai the other day, she told me that Lei Xueming's pace of making quick money has slowed down considerably. The relevant departments have become increasingly strict in their requirements for the production and market launch of traditional Chinese medicine. The business model that he and his fellow apprentices were good at before has basically disintegrated. Before a new business model is successfully established, Lei Xueming may have been unemployed for half a year!
Seeing through things but not saying it, Bian Mujing was indeed very remarkable. In addition, he was a genuine senior figure in the industry, so Bian Mujing naturally showed great respect in his words.

Having long admired Bian's reputation, Lei Xueming was surprised to find that the famous and popular traditional Chinese medicine doctor in front of him was much younger than he had imagined.

"I heard he has a rather mysterious background. Seeing him today, he is indeed extraordinary. At least, his eyes have a captivating and mesmerizing power. This alone is enough to show that he has definitely put in a lot of effort in internal martial arts. Alas! If I had known this would happen, I should have worked harder back then. Time has slipped away, and now I'm already this old. It's a bit too late to catch up." Thinking of this, Lei Xueming naturally felt a sense of respect for Bian Mu.

That's a form of respect for geniuses.

It is also a form of respect for Bian Mu's consistently low-key background.

To this day, no matter how much his peers talk about Bian Mu's legendary personal experiences, Lei Xueming has never believed that Bian Mu's amazing achievements today are entirely due to his own hard work.

During the conversation, upon learning that Bian Mu needed to prepare the medicine properly, Lei Xueming volunteered to go backstage to communicate with the store manager. Since the patient was a particularly vulnerable individual, everyone should naturally do their part to help.

It must be admitted that Lei Xueming's work is quite admirable, and it is quite different from what Bian Mu had imagined.

Large pharmacies all have seating for guests, and Lei Xueming was a distinguished guest among distinguished guests, so the female store manager naturally treated him with extra hospitality. Bian Mu also benefited from this, and before long, he was already drinking the pre-Qingming tea.

"I had them soak the Flame Armor in honey. If you're in a hurry, go ahead and do your thing. I'll have them send someone to deliver it to your designated place later." Wow! That's a big shot for you. Even when he's out of town, he still has so much influence. You can't really argue with that.

"It's alright. That patient will be sleeping soundly for a while. To be honest, I'm not quite used to them living on the first floor. If I may be so bold, I've snuck out here to have some peace and quiet and get some fresh air."

"Really? That's great. It's not easy for us to meet, and there are some things I really need to ask you about."

"Teacher Lei, please don't say that. As a junior, I can't accept such a compliment."

"Hey! What kind of senior am I? We're actually of the same generation, so let's not be so formal. I've been in Lijin for over a month now, and I heard that your upcoming new drug might redefine the industry standard for new traditional Chinese medicine?! Would it be convenient to share a little bit of information with you?! Please don't misunderstand, I'm not asking about patent-related industry secrets, I'm just curious! If it's inconvenient, then forget it."

"Teacher Lei, you're too kind! Those are just rumors spread by people outside who don't know the truth, and they shouldn't be taken seriously! I wouldn't dare to lie in front of a real person. If there's anything new... at most, it's just that I'm considering using one or more completely new qualitative, encapsulation, and shaping methods... to extract the essence of 'qi' from traditional Chinese medicine, the qi of people's livelihood in addition to the qi of medicine, and solidify it into new medicines. You are more knowledgeable than me in other aspects, so I wouldn't dare to show off my limited skills in front of an expert!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Xueming's eye twitched slightly to the left, a fleeting moment, but Bian Mu, with her sharp eyes, caught it in time.

"It seems that this new concept has had a significant impact on him..." Bian Mu thought to himself.

"As expected, the younger generation is truly formidable. They say you've upgraded the formulation of traditional Chinese medicine several times over. At first, I was skeptical, but after hearing you say it with my own ears, I truly believe it! Judging from this... you've almost mastered those long-lost secret techniques behind the medicine cauldron, haven't you?" At this point, Lei Xueming's expression became somewhat solemn.

"I've only gained a little insight, and I'm currently figuring out where to raise money. I expect there will be a lot of investment to come!" "Oh! If the owner isn't too concerned, our studio is willing to lend a hand. Of course, don't worry! We can provide funding, but we won't ask a single question about the technical aspects." Lei Xueming couldn't wait to make his stance clear.

Just then, a woman in her early thirties walked up to the two of them carrying a large plastic bag used in pharmacies.

"Master! Your medicine is ready. Please check it!"

"Thank you for your hard work. I'll go to the cashier to pay!" With that, Bian Mu got up and prepared to go to the cashier to pay.

"No need, no need! Professor Lei is a VIP of our shop, so the meal is on the house! Please enjoy your conversation!" With that, the woman took the teapot off the table, knowing she would probably have to bring a fresh pot of tea later.

The woman's interruption gave Bian Mu the perfect opportunity to get up and say goodbye. To be honest, he didn't want to rashly discuss any cooperation with Lei Xueming.

"I was hoping to keep you here for a longer chat, but I know you're busy. How is that patient doing?"

"The severity isn't too high, but... the family environment is quite terrible. You know, we're only here to treat the illness, so we can't get too involved in their family affairs... therefore... some things are indeed a bit awkward..."

"Oh...in that case...would it be convenient for you to take me there to have a look? Maybe I can be of some help!"

Is this... appropriate?

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. We hit it off immediately. I'd like to ask you a few more questions. Also, I've long heard of your amazing skills, Master. I'd love to take this opportunity to witness them for myself!"

"You're too kind, Professor Lei! I'll trouble you to come along!"

"Please don't say that. Doctors are compassionate! Before, I was indeed a bit greedy and didn't understand much. But later... never mind, there'll be plenty of time to chat later. Patients come first! Please, Master!"

The two chatted and laughed all the way, discussing the future development of new traditional Chinese medicine for quite some time.

It's clear that Lei Xueming's words conveyed a great deal of sincerity.

Seeing that Bian Mu had finally returned, Director Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Bian Mu realized that she had forgotten to buy the ingredients for making dumplings.

Director Cheng quickly chimed in, saying that she also cooks at home and was taking the opportunity to get some fresh air. She added that the atmosphere at the Bai family's house was too oppressive, and if she stayed any longer, she might catch some kind of illness.

Seeing Director Cheng leave in a hurry, Bian Mu and Lei Xueming looked at each other and burst into laughter.