Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 60 The small temple cannot accommodate the big Buddha

After seeing the woman sign and seal the contract with his own eyes, Lin Zhiqing and Lu Nanyue returned to the inner room.

"Xiao Qing'er, using medicinal herbs to pay for medical expenses is indeed a good idea, but if the matter gets reported to the government, wouldn't it be too serious?" Lu Nanyue looked a little worried.

Lin Zhiqing shook his head: "Did you write down receipts for those who couldn't afford the consultation fee?"

Seeing Lu Nanyue nod, she continued, "That's good. Bring it all out and repay according to today's rules. You'll only have three months to repay. Otherwise, I'll report it to the police."

"Nanyue, the clinic is now running out of money, and this is the biggest problem."

"I've seen it. Apart from the ladies who can afford to wipe their faces, the majority of those who come to your clinic are ordinary people."

Lu Nanyue nodded and sneered, "Those young ladies would love to stay away from me. After all, there are only a few people like Miss Hua who don't care about my "unemployment"."

"Let them be. There's no point in arguing with them." Lin Zhiqing brought the subject back to the topic: "Most of these people are kindhearted, but when there are more of them, there are bound to be some who will look for excuses to take advantage."

"Like the woman just now, although she was pale and thin, her hands were smooth and her nails were long. She didn't look like someone who often did farm work." Lin Zhiqing stretched out his fingers:
"I have calluses on my hands, but she doesn't have any."

Seeing Lin Zhiqing's skinny hands, Lu Nanyue couldn't help but say, "Xiao Qing'er, I'll prescribe some medicine for you later. I don't know what the Lin family is made of. You are such a good lady, but you are so skinny. You are really too thin."

The original owner was indeed very thin, and Lin Zhiqing knew this.

Aunt Mu told her that the monthly salary they received was limited and they often did not have enough to eat. The original owner would teach her to make embroidery and sell it for money.

In addition, chores such as washing clothes were also done by the two of them.

A teenage girl is at the age of growing up, and with all kinds of dirty and tiring work piled up, the original owner's health is not very good and her hair is a little dry and yellow.

Lin Zhiqing was already recuperating, but she did not refuse Lu Nanyue's kindness.

After Lu Nanyue asked the maid to prepare the medicine, Lin Zhiqing returned to the main topic: "There are no marks on her hands, which proves that she is not a hard worker on weekdays. If you keep pampering this kind of person, you will never get your money back."

Lu Nanyue understood what Lin Zhiqing meant. She recalled for a moment before speaking, "So, I've been a bit confused these past few years. The documents are getting thicker and thicker."

"Luckily you're here today. I'll have someone take the document and notify those people later."

Seeing Lin Zhiqing nod, she stood up and was about to go out: "We've been delayed for so long today. If we go and look at the shop now, there's still time."

"No hurry." Lin Zhiqing took out the purse from yesterday and said, "Nanyue, I just heard from the maid that this month's salary hasn't been paid yet. You can take this money back."

Lu Nanyue frowned: "It's only been delayed for three days, and they're gossiping about you?"

"I was the one who asked." Lin Zhiqing patted the stool: "It's not easy for them either."

Lu Nanyue sat down unhappily: "Take this money. My clinic doesn't make much money on weekdays. It's all Xiao Huai who pays me monthly."

"Xiao Huai has been busy these days, so I postponed it for a few days. He should be back soon, so I can just go to him and get the money."

Lin Zhiqing had just learned about this and asked casually, "Is he very busy lately?"

"I haven't seen him since returning from the Spring Festival Banquet. Maybe he has some work to do at the Ministry of Revenue." Lu Nanyue replied, then knocked on the table in annoyance.

"I gave you this money, what's the point of giving it back?"

Having said that, Lin Zhiqing took Lu Nanyue's hand and stuffed the purse into her hand: "If I were in trouble, I would definitely tell you, but right now, everyone needs this money more than I do."

"Lu Huai hasn't come back yet. Who knows, the people below might be waiting for the money. It's not good to keep dragging it out."

Lu Nanyue opened her mouth, but thinking about the people below, she finally stopped talking. She put away her purse and sighed, "If your method is effective, the situation at the clinic should gradually improve."

"It will definitely get better." Lin Zhiqing patted Lu Nanyue's hand.

What Lu Nanyue did was conscientious, but she was too soft-hearted and easily whetted some people's appetites.

It would be fine if it were just those who were really in trouble, but those who were taking advantage of the situation were clearly sucking blood from the clinic.

After these people are removed, the situation in the clinic will definitely be more or less better.

After solving a big problem, the two of them went straight to check on the shop.

As the saying goes, it is easier to get things done if you have connections in the court. Lu Nanyue asked her father in advance and asked the Ministry of Industry for a list of shops that were still for sale, which saved her a lot of trouble.

The first place they went to was not far from the Lu Family Clinic, just two blocks away.

Looking at the majestic building in front of him, Lin Zhiqing touched his chin and thought that this place was indeed nice.

The key is that it is located in the center of the street, with easy access to all directions, making everything convenient.

The only downside is that there are too many people and it's too noisy.

But this is still a minor problem. Overall, it is really good.

But... a quarter of an hour later, looking at the shop owner in front of him, Lin Zhiqing felt a little unhappy: "Why don't you rent it?"

The shop owner took a leisurely sip of tea and said, "Our temple is small and can't accommodate a large Buddha like Miss Lin. I have other things to do and don't have time to mess around with you. Please make your own way."

Lin Zhiqing and Lu Nanyue looked at each other, and both of them had unhappy expressions.

After leaving the shop, Lu Nanyue cursed the owner for a few words, and then took Lin Zhiqing to another one.

Lin Zhiqing was the first to look at the environment and felt that although the location was not as good as the first one, it was still suitable.

But when the boss arrived, she was rejected outright before she could even say a word, without even a reason.

After the third house, the owner simply disappeared without a trace.

Time and again, even a fool could see that something was wrong.

"Xiao Qing'er, don't worry. Come with me to ask my father. With him coming forward, there should be no problem finding a shop." Lu Nanyue took Lin Zhiqing and left.

But Lin Zhiqing did not move. These places were on the list that Lu Nanyue's father had taken out after consulting with the Ministry of Industry.

But in this situation, the Ministry of Industry has no connection with Lin Zhiqing and the Lin family, so there is no need to target him. In this case, there are only two possibilities.

Either Uncle Lu's reputation as a great scholar is not useful, and the Ministry of Works is not serious about this matter.

Or maybe... there is always someone higher than you, and someone with a higher status than Uncle Lu has made a greeting and is deliberately targeting me.

Lin Zhiqing quickly ruled out the first possibility. Uncle Lu had many students all over the world in Shengjing City, so they could all be related to him in some way.

Most people would not give face to such a person.

As for the second situation, there is only one person who would target me like this!
(End of this chapter)