Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2467 A light touch is sometimes another kind of profundity

Lei Xueming's pulse was calm and still, with only a few "hidden reefs" occasionally detected, which were likely the result of long-term overwork. Given Lei Xueming's medical expertise, he should be able to overcome these issues in time.

For some reason, Bian Muyu held back a few tricks and didn't explore any deeper.

As an expert, Lei Xueming immediately sensed something, but he didn't say anything or show much emotion on his face.

Bian Mu's eyes were sharp, and he immediately noticed something. At the same time, a fleeting, subtle signal from his pulse was transmitted to him. He smiled and said nothing more.

Upon their first meeting, Bian Mu simply took his pulse, a gesture of respect according to the old customs of traditional Chinese medicine.

"Teacher Lei! How long have you been meditating?" Bian Mu asked.

"More than ten years, I think!" Lei Xueming replied with a smile, his tone casual.

"Did you teach yourself, or did someone teach you?"

"Oh... is there a difference?" Lei Xueming asked with a smile, somewhat surprised.

"Our school of thought holds a slightly different view. Of course, you are a great expert and naturally have your own unique understanding!"

"Not at all! I may have some experience in business, but when it comes to medicine, you are the real expert, while we are all amateurs."

"Teacher Lei, you're too modest! You still have some recollection of Linghu Chong's predicament back then, don't you?"

"Oh...I see. My pulse is a bit disordered. I shouldn't practice different mental cultivation styles at the same time, is that what you mean?"

"That's not quite right. Your foundation is exceptional, and it's not impossible for you to practice more than three different mental cultivation methods at the same time. However... some of the logical nodes of your Qi flow are somewhat strained in their connection with each other. As a result, when a few strands of Qi meet at key acupoints, they become somewhat constricted, forming knots, and in some places, these knots are even permanently blocked. This has been going on for at least six or seven years..."

"No wonder... Is there any way to crack this?"

"As you know, choose the mental cultivation method that feels most natural, relaxing, and skillful to you and continue to cultivate your mind and body. It's better to stop practicing the others for a while!" Bian Mu didn't stand on ceremony and gave a direct diagnosis.

"I see... I understand now... That really makes sense... Thanks!"

"Teacher Lei, please don't say that! I've always been quite ignorant about guiding techniques, and my cultivation is even more limited. Please take this as just a suggestion!" Bian Mu quickly said a few words of humility.

There was no way around it; Lei Xueming was too difficult to deal with. You couldn't be too lenient or too harsh, and you had to carefully consider every word before you dared to speak it.

"Not at all! Of all the TCM masters I've met, you are the only one who can diagnose such a profound pulse. It's fortunate that I showed some kindness today; otherwise, if someone were to practice so blindly and haphazardly, they might have completely ruined their own path, which would be disastrous!"

"You're exaggerating! It's not that serious... After all, times have changed. Nobody practices that kind of thing so relentlessly anymore. The previous generation's knowledge of subtle physics was limited. Many of their so-called unique secrets were actually wrong, or at least, not in line with the basic principles and conventions of modern science." Bian Mu subtly criticized Lei Xueming.

The implication was that Bian Mu was subtly mocking Lei Xueming for his insatiable greed. The two were discussing key aspects of the profound six techniques of traditional Chinese medicine when Bian Mu's phone rang.

Teacher Xiao An's phone number.

"My dad just called and said you're not renewing your contract with their company?! Why?! I don't think my dad and his family offended you, did they?" It was clear that Ms. An was a little anxious and upset.

"I'm sorry! That medicine was just a trial run. We didn't originally plan to put it into long-term production. After all, it was my first time doing drug research and development, and I didn't have much experience. Actually, there are still many areas where that ointment can be improved. In any case, we have to be responsible to the patients. However, right now I'm seeing patients in the clinic and I also have to launch another new drug. Time and energy don't allow it, so... I have to put your father's business on hold for now."

"A new drug?! What my dad said is all true! Then why can't they continue production at their company? Is the technology very difficult?" On the other end of the phone, Teacher Xiao An's tone was somewhat anxious. After all, they were father and daughter, and when it came to a crucial moment, she had to side with her father.

"The technical difficulty is indeed considerable. Hongyang's technical capabilities in various aspects are indeed lagging behind. For example, transforming the main workshop into a brand-new workshop similar to the medicine cauldron would require your father's company to undergo a complete renovation. For instance, all the workshops would have to be demolished and the foundations rebuilt. Do you think that's necessary?!"

"Huh?! Isn't that practically the same as rebuilding?!"

"Of course! Actually... Hongyang's side is quite unique. Teacher Lei happens to be here right now. He's an authority in this field. As long as you put your heart into it, your father and the others will definitely find a more suitable partner. Really, there are no technical problems at all." On the phone, Bian Mu quickly reassured Teacher Xiao An. Of course, what he said was true.

"Then... could you sell the patent for that ointment to my dad's company? Let's think about it? My dad said the price is negotiable."

“This… I’ve already explained it to your father. It’s not about the money. The ultimate goal is to be more responsible to the patients. The bias indicators of that ointment need to be recalculated and evaluated. I can’t complete that in the short term with my current resources. Therefore, a patent with technical defects cannot be sold to a friend.”

"Your expectations are too high. There are only a few people in the market who do things as openly as you. My parents have to be responsible to all the employees! Think about it? I've asked around, it's legal and reasonable, there's nothing to criticize, you're just too high-minded!"

"That's really not how it is. I know you're having a hard time accepting it right now, so... let's arrange a place another day to explain it to you in person."

"Forget it! They're right! You're a tough one to deal with. My dad and the others are no match for you!" After saying these things out of nowhere, Teacher Xiao An got angry and hung up the phone.

Oh dear! I've offended her unintentionally.

For a moment, Bian Mu felt somewhat uneasy.

To be fair, Teacher Xiao An is a very honest person, and we have always gotten along very well. Whenever it comes to a critical moment, she always tries her best to help persuade Bian Mu's parents to reconcile. To put it bluntly, Bian Mu has always owed her a lot of favors!
Ugh! What a mess this is!

Just then, Director Cheng rushed over, followed by a man in his early fifties who was balding and had a shiny, oily scalp. He looked like someone with excessive internal heat. He looked quite similar to Mr. Bai, so he was probably a relative of the Bai family.

"Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Bai's elder brother! Some things are easier to handle if the Bai family can provide a witness. What do you think, Master?"

“Indeed! Hello, Mr. Bai! This is Professor Lei! A leading authority in the medical field! He is very concerned about your brother’s health!” Bian Mu introduced the two parties as he spoke.

Lei Xueming's eloquence was undeniable; he quickly created a very harmonious atmosphere.