A doctor who travels through two eras

Wei Yuanbo nodded and said:
"It's feasible. In fact, the cultivation of Chinese medicinal herbs has existed since ancient times; otherwise, where would pharmacies get so many wild medicinal herbs?"

The medicinal herbs grown in our Qinling Mountains have been prized since ancient times, many even being tribute items, so you've come to the right place.

Upon hearing this, Lin Sanqi felt reassured. The fact that he had received affirmation from a renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctor meant that the medicinal materials were of high quality.

"Senior Brother Wei, there are no outsiders here now, just the two of us. Although this is our first meeting, we all share the same master, so I won't stand on ceremony."

I see that you are in a bad situation in Shaanxi Province. Although your farm manager, Wan, is an honest man, such an honest man probably won't be the farm manager for long. When a storm comes, he will be in trouble himself, let alone protect you.

So my idea is to help you transfer jobs while I still have the ability.

"You can go to Bao'an County to reunite with your master, or you can go to our family's traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Hong Kong. You won't lack a livelihood, which is better than living a life of poverty in this remote and impoverished place."

When Wei Yuanbo heard Lin Sanqi's words, his face showed neither joy nor sorrow; he remained completely calm.

“Junior Brother Lin, as your senior brother, I don’t know how to thank you enough. If we weren’t from the same sect, you wouldn’t have taken the risk of sending me away. But I can’t leave, because I have original sin and can’t implicate you.”

Lin Sanqi became anxious: "I've heard a little about your father's affairs, but he is him, and you are you. You only save people, you've never killed anyone."

Wei Yuanbo shook his head and smiled wryly:

"Although I was born out of wedlock, I was raised in luxury and had everything I needed. When I grew up, I was sent to school for my early education. My father treated me with all the privileges due to a young master, and he did not mistreat me."

Even as I grew older, my father realized that I was too soft-hearted and would have difficulty competing with the legitimate son for the family property in the future, and that I might suffer losses.

So my father spent a full five thousand silver dollars to send me to Beiping and found four famous doctors to be my apprentices, just so that I would have a skill to make a living in the future.

After I returned from studying medicine, I opened a clinic in Yuanmen, south of Xi'an. The shop was a gift from my father, which gave me a foothold in Xi'an and eventually led to my reputation as a doctor.

My father was of no benefit to the country, his hands were stained with the blood of the people, and he committed countless evils. Every penny he spent to raise me, and every silver dollar he used to educate me afterward, was not clean, and I, as his son, also benefited from it.

So I can't sever ties with my father. I'm already an unfaithful and unjust person, and I don't want to bear the reputation of being unfilial.

"Our Wei family has sunk. As a member of it, I used so much ill-gotten wealth. I deserve to spend the rest of my life paying for it. What right or face do I have to enjoy it all by myself?"

Lin Sanqi sighed, thinking to himself that traditional intellectuals were really stubborn.

Their strengths lie in their lofty ideals and scholarly integrity, while their weaknesses are their stubbornness, inflexibility, and lack of adaptability.

Just like this senior brother Wei Yuanbo, who clearly had the opportunity to go ashore, he had to bear the burden of the so-called eight words of propriety, righteousness, integrity, shame, filial piety, brotherly love, loyalty and trustworthiness for his whole life.

does it worth?
Just as the two were silent, a child ran in from outside the door, followed by several hurried footsteps.

Wei Yuanbo, whose face had been calm, broke into a kind smile upon seeing the two- or three-year-old girl.

"Xiao Ni is back?"

"Junior Brother Lin, let me introduce you. This is my granddaughter, Wei Jiaoran, and this is my wife, Gao Lingqing, who is also your sister-in-law."

A middle-aged woman entered. Although she was dressed simply, her demeanor suggested she came from a wealthy family. Upon seeing a guest, she spoke with poise and grace:

"I heard we had guests at home, so I rushed back. Old Wei, who is this...?"

Lin Sanqi quickly stood up and replied politely:
"Hello, sister-in-law. My name is Lin Sanqi. I am the last disciple of Master Xiao Longyou and also Senior Brother Wei's junior brother. I am here in Shaanxi Province on a business trip and took the opportunity to visit Senior Brother's family."

Upon hearing this, Gao Lingqing compared her own attire with Lin Sanqi's, feeling somewhat disappointed, but she still forced a smile:
"So Junior Brother Lin is the last disciple of the sect. No wonder Old Wei never mentioned it. Please sit down. I'll go borrow some eggs. We'll have them at home for lunch."

Lin Sanqi quickly stopped him:

"No need, no need. I'm here on a business trip, cooperating with the Shaanxi Provincial Health Department. There will be a working meal later, let's go together. Oh, by the way, this is a gift I brought for you."

After Lin Sanqi finished speaking, he opened his backpack, took out two catties of sugar, two catties of salt, and a five-catty box of lard, and put them on the table. Then he took out a box of White Rabbit milk candy and put it in the little girl's hand.

Before Wei Yuanbo and his wife could stop him, Lin Sanqi pulled out a bundle of grain coupons tied with rubber bands, as well as a full 1000 yuan in cash.

"Senior Brother Wei, Sister-in-law, I came in a hurry and didn't bring much with me. Please keep these things; they will help ease your immediate crisis."

Xiao Jiaoran was shocked when she held a box of White Rabbit milk candy. When she was born, the Wei family had already fallen into decline, and she had never enjoyed a life of luxury, nor had she ever tasted candy.

But her good upbringing made her blink her big eyes, hold the things in her hands, and not dare to move them without her grandparents' permission.

Wei Yuanbo was also stunned. Before liberation, he would not have cared about these things at all.

In these difficult times, these items represent several years' income for a worker, making this gift incredibly valuable.

“Junior Brother Lin, I appreciate your kindness, but I cannot accept these things. You are taking care of Master, and I, as your senior brother, have not offered you any assistance. I already feel guilty, so how can I possibly take your money?”

Lin Sanqi said with a smile:
"Senior Brother Wei, I know you believe in accepting rewards without merit, but I do need your help now."

Wei Yuanbo was puzzled and asked, "Ask me? Me?"

"Yes, I'm begging you."

As I mentioned, I'm going to collaborate with the Shaanxi Provincial Health Department on a medicinal herb cultivation project. I'd like to hire you as a purchasing agent for the Bao'an County Pharmaceutical Factory. You'll be stationed in Shaanxi Province to purchase medicinal herbs for Bao'an County, and you must especially ensure high quality control.

Lin Sanqi thought to himself, if you don't want to leave Shaanxi Province, then he'll make an exception.

If Wei Yuanbo's personnel file is transferred to Bao'an County and he is given the title of purchasing agent, Shaanxi Province will not take action against him even if there is any disturbance, since there is no subordinate relationship between them.

Upon hearing this, Gao Lingqing exclaimed with delight, looking excitedly at her husband, "Old Wei..."

Wei Yuanbo's ability to become a renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctor is beyond doubt; his intelligence and emotional intelligence are unquestionable, and he clearly understood Lin Sanqi's intentions.

"Junior Brother Lin, do you mean you want me to be in charge of the quantity and type of medicinal herbs to be purchased, as well as to assess their quality? Is it that simple?"

Lin Sanqi smiled and said:
"Yes, it's that simple. I'll send you the list from Bao'an County. You just need to follow the list and communicate with the Shaanxi Provincial Health Department."

Don't worry about the physical labor involved in packing and shipping; I'll coordinate with the railway authorities.

Brother Wei, don't underestimate this job; it's actually very important for Bao'an County.

Good medicine requires good ingredients, and as a renowned doctor, you should understand this even better, so your responsibility is heavy. I truly don't feel at ease using someone I don't trust.

Wei Yuanbo was somewhat pedantic, but definitely not inflexible. Under his wife's expectant gaze, he nodded slightly.
"Alright, since Junior Brother Lin is willing to lend me a hand, I can't refuse your kindness again and again."

I never imagined that in my old age I would still be able to enjoy my master's blessings and be able to escape my predicament. Alas, I have failed my master and my junior brother Lin.

Lin Sanqi said nonchalantly:

"Senior Brother Wei, you haven't wronged anyone. Let bygones be bygones. What matters is the future. Look at this adorable granddaughter. I've also benefited from this and become a great-grandfather, hahaha."

Wei Yuanbo and Gao Lingqing also burst into laughter.

Although Xiao Jiao Ran didn't know what the adults were laughing at, she could only laugh along with them.

Lin Sanqi then asked again:

"Senior Brother Wei, are there many fellow disciples like you in this situation?"

Wei Yuanbo sighed heavily and said:
“Many, a great many, especially since you took twelve masters in one go. You have senior brothers and sisters in almost every province and major city in the north and south of the country. Anyone from an old family is now almost all on the expulsion list.”

Lin Sanqi smacked his lips and said:

"Oh dear, that's a bit of a problem. It seems I'll have to set up a procurement department for the Xiangjiang Lingnan Hall Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic in Bao'an County, using this as a pretext to free up my poor fellow students."

Lin Sanqi planned to expedite this matter, sending all those willing to leave to the Lingnan Hall Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic in Xiangjiang to expand its scale.

For those like Wei Yuanbo who are unwilling to leave, give them the status of employees of foreign-invested enterprises, and try to protect them from future storms.

Hopefully, after the storm, a seed will be left for traditional Chinese medicine in the country, so that it will not be completely lost. (End of this chapter)