Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

Ye Chen naturally heard everyone's concerns.

He stated publicly that Xuanzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic would not arbitrarily raise prices, and even if prices were to increase, it would only be a slight adjustment based on the cost of medicinal materials.

Any major adjustments will be announced in advance!

The surrounding people applauded and cheered when they heard him say this, and Director Hu also gave him a thumbs up.

"Don't include this part in the special feature!" Ye Chen said to Director Hu with a smile.

"Dr. Ye's compassionate heart is truly admirable. We'll do as Dr. Ye says!" Master Hu nodded.

The interview lasted about half an hour.

Finally, Director Hu and his entourage took their leave.

After the crowd dispersed, Ah Long asked excitedly:

"Brother Ye, is our TCM clinic going to be on TV?"

Ye Chen nodded: "It was only a matter of time before I appeared on TV. I saw online comments that over a hundred people have already come to see me because of my reputation."

"Once our TCM clinic becomes a huge hit, Old Li will probably be too busy to handle it all. I've noticed a significant increase in customers these past few days!" Ah Long laughed.

"We'll see when the time comes. We'll hire people as needed." Ye Chen smiled.

There have indeed been more people these past few days; he can tell from the system's hidden rewards—just look at how many pills he gets as a daily reward.

You can trigger a pill reward every time you treat 30 people, and you're guaranteed to get at least 2-3 pills every day. It's such a great deal!

He has now stockpiled quite a few Marrow Cleansing Pills, Heaven-Mending Pills, and Spirit-Enhancing Pills.

He's the one who's completely shirking his responsibilities, but Wenlong is probably really going to be treated like a beast of burden.

Ye Chen had anticipated this situation; as his reputation spread, more and more people would come seeking him out.

Ye Chen looked at Li Wenlong: "Wenlong, do you need me to hire another assistant? Someone to help you with things like headaches and fevers!"

Li Wenlong pondered for a while but finally shook his head: "Master, I don't think we need to hire anyone for now. One person can handle the patients. I'll mentor Zhang Qian more; she can help too."

Ye Chen nodded. He could understand Wenlong's idea. After all, hiring another person would require more effort in management.

If it's not done properly, it will ruin the brand.

Therefore, Ye Chen and Li Wenlong held roughly the same view on the matter of recruiting people.

They all adopted a rather cautious attitude.

Zhang Qian is there to get the medicine, Xiao An often helps with hygiene, and with A Long around, things stay organized.

Now that Wenlong has officially accepted Zhang Qian as his apprentice, he wants to bring her out as soon as possible.

"Then let me know when you get too busy, and we'll think of a solution together. Hiring a female assistant doctor for you wouldn't be a bad idea!" Ye Chen patted Wenlong's arm.

"Master, I... I'm a respectable person. Um, if you're going to the interview, you have to bring me along!" Li Wenlong said weakly.

"Yes, yes, we all know you're a decent person, it's two hours!" Ye Chen glanced at him sideways.

Just then, a middle-aged woman walked in through the shop entrance: "Which of you is the owner?"

Ah Long looked at her: "Is there something you need?"

"I only speak to your boss. Has he arrived?" The middle-aged woman glanced at Ah Long before looking away.

"Are you here for a medical checkup, or is there something else? You can tell me first!" Ah Long said patiently.

"Are you deaf? I only talk to your boss!" The middle-aged woman looked around, her gaze settling on Ye Chen and Li Wenlong.

Ah Long frowned immediately: "If you're here for medical treatment, you're welcome. But if you're here to cause trouble, then I can only tell you, you've chosen the wrong place!"

As he spoke, Ah Long blocked the woman's path.

This woman clearly had ill intentions. If it weren't for the fact that she was an older woman, Ah Long would have thrown her out long ago.

"Get out of the way, a good dog doesn't block the way!" the woman shouted fiercely.

Ah Long remained motionless, showing no intention of moving aside: "If you keep shouting, I'll have to ask you to leave."

"You little punk, how dare you talk to me like that? Do you know who I am?"

The middle-aged woman swung her hand at Ah Long.

Ah Long didn't tolerate her anymore. Before the middle-aged woman could even touch him, Ah Long grabbed her hand, turned her around, and pushed her out of the TCM clinic.

"I don't know who you are, but you dare to cause trouble here. I don't care who you are, I'll let you leave with some dignity because you're a woman. If you were a man, with what you just did, you'd be walking out sideways by now!"

After they went outside, Ah Long gave the middle-aged woman a hard push, and she stumbled and almost fell.

"Alright, little brother, you're quite capable. I'll remember you. Get your boss out here to speak, or you'll face the consequences!" The middle-aged woman ultimately chose not to continue her attack.

Ye Chen slowly walked out and looked at the middle-aged woman: "What's the matter? Just say it. I can make the decision!"

"Are you the owner here?" The middle-aged woman frowned as she looked at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen remained noncommittal.

"Since you're the owner here, come with me. Someone wants to see you. I know you have some connections, but it's not enough. If you want to continue operating, come with me!" The middle-aged woman's attitude remained firm.

They didn't take Ye Chen seriously at all.

Ye Chen also became interested. Was this how people were invited?

Who on earth is so arrogant?

His first thought was of the powerful forces behind that Western medicine clinic.

Perfect timing! He also wanted to meet these people, and since someone had come to him of their own accord, he had no reason to refuse.

"Sure, I'll go with you!" Ye Chen said calmly.

"Master, the other party is hostile, you can't go!" Li Wenlong hurriedly advised.

Ye Chen waved his hand: "It's nothing!"

"Brother Ye, I'll go with you!" Ah Long looked at Ye Chen.

After all, having more people means having more strength, and it's also good for mutual support and dealing with unexpected situations.

"You can only go alone!" the middle-aged woman said coldly.

Ah Long frowned: "You old hag, you think you're so great? Keep babbling and I won't hesitate to break my rule and hit a woman!"

The middle-aged woman was furious and glared at Ah Long with a menacing look.

Ye Chen patted Ah Long on the shoulder: "You stay here!"

"Lead the way!" Ye Chen said, looking at the middle-aged woman.

The middle-aged woman's mood improved a little after seeing Ye Chen's directness.

She led Ye Chen to an Alphard parked not far away and opened the door: "Get in!"

Ye Chen didn't hesitate and got into the van.

He had already sensed that there were two burly men in the car, but so what?

It's clear that the person looking for him isn't an ordinary person; who would use an Alphard to pick someone up...?

After Ye Chen got on the car, he leaned back comfortably. It was indeed worthy of being called the first class cabin on land; the ride was quite comfortable.

"Let's drive!" Ye Chen stretched.

A burly man glanced at Ye Chen and sneered, "Still pretty calm, I hope you're not faking it!"