Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 200 - 133: Not What I Expected—Is This a Windfall for the Fisherman? (Part 3)

"I only have regular sedatives here. You can try them out, and if the results aren't satisfactory, you might consider seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist at a big hospital to have them prescribe some anti-anxiety medication."

Li Jingsheng prescribed a box of sedative granules and added a bottle of Vitamin B1 for the patient.

There's no choice; small clinics and pharmacies can't get many medications that are regulated and can only be prescribed by hospitals.

Boss Zhao's clinic sometimes provides patients with medications that are only available at hospitals, with unclear sources.

And he's very cautious, often having patients take the medicine in the clinic.

Li Jingsheng doesn't have the connections Boss Zhao has, so he can't get those medications.

Nor does he have the courage. He just minds his clinic honestly.

"Have you taken this medication before? You shouldn't take it if you're allergic,"

Li Jingsheng advised.

So far, he hadn't sensed any malice from these two people, and the old man did seem to be ill. Only then did he prescribe the medication for Director Yang.

"It should be fine, do I take two pills at once?"

"Yes! Two pills at a time, up to three times a day."

Li Jingsheng nodded in confirmation.

The old man paid for the medicine and immediately opened the bottle to take it.

Li Jingsheng quickly got up and poured him a glass of water.

When Director Yang took the medicine, Director Lian didn't intervene.

However, if Director Yang showed any abnormal reactions, he would certainly take timely action.

"Is it okay if we sit over there and rest for a while before we leave?"

"Absolutely, there are newspapers and magazines there; feel free to read them,"

Li Jingsheng still hadn't figured out what these two were up to.

Perhaps it was because it was a Saturday, but even approaching eight in the evening, people kept coming in.

He was actually feeling quite puzzled.

The clinic's business was at rock bottom yesterday, but not only did it return to normal today, it actually did a bit better than the past few days.

Could it be that after Furuiduo Pharmacy failed, customers needing medicine or treatment for minor illnesses were redistributed, and some of them ended up at his Sunshine Clinic?

That's a possibility. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

To avoid suspicion, Li Jingsheng himself hadn't returned to Furuiduo Pharmacy, and he ordered Tang Ping and Xiaogao not to go either.

So he wasn't very clear about what was going on over there.

He only heard customers discussing it, saying no one dared to enter, afraid of buying fake drugs.

After all, someone had a reaction to the medication they bought there on the first day of its opening and, after confronting them about it, they got beaten up instead.

People were definitely staying as far away as possible.

Good news doesn't travel; bad news spreads like wildfire.

What happened at Furuiduo Pharmacy yesterday had likely spread throughout the neighborhood.

It's even possible that many people in Lijiang City already knew about it.

At about ten past eight, Boss Zhao came in with his big round belly.

Seeing that there were still quite a few customers and patients in Li Jingsheng's clinic so late, Boss Zhao looked somewhat displeased.

However, the snake-like chill was no longer in his gaze when he looked at Li Jingsheng.

"Brother Li, Brother Li, care to step outside for a chat?"

Boss Zhao stood at the door, waving, but didn't come in.

As if Sunshine Clinic were a danger line he dared not cross.

After finishing up with the patients, Li Jingsheng headed out.

"Old Zhao, what's up? As you can see, I've still got customers and patients inside, so I can't chat for long."

Suspecting that Boss Zhao had something to do with the Furuiduo Pharmacy incident, Li Jingsheng approached him with a bit more respect.

He tried to keep his distance respectfully.

But he must maintain appearances; peace must be kept if possible.

"Furuiduo Pharmacy went under, and I got caught in the crossfire, while it benefited you, Brother," Boss Zhao said with a tinge of envy.

"I just happened to have a few customers right now. I ate dust all day."

Li Jingsheng dared not let Boss Zhao get envious.

"Who are we, right? Rest assured, even if you're making tons of gold a day, I won't be jealous. I'm not a good guy, but I stand by my word. I came to ask whether the guy pestering Beauty Tang has come to your clinic?"

Boss Zhao's straightforwardness indicated he truly acknowledged his operational authority in this area now.

"He did come by. He came during our lunch break. He inquired about your medical skills, and I said you've been running a clinic here for over twenty years, and many people praise Quick Recovery Clinic. Why?"

Li Jingsheng replied honestly.

He really didn't know what the deal was between Xiaogao and Old Zhao.

Honesty was the best policy in such matters.

If Old Zhao heard a different story from Xiaogao, he would have issues with Li Jingsheng.

They were now peacefully coexisting, which Li Jingsheng appreciated.

"No big deal, just wanted to check. He hasn't been bothering Beauty Tang these past two days, has he?"

"He only came once today, asked a few questions, and left without even looking at Tang Ping."

"Alright then, I'll be going!"

Boss Zhao raised his right hand as he waved, leaving as quickly as he arrived.

Men, indeed, are typically more career-driven.

Boss Zhao only cast a couple of distant glances at Tang Ping from the doorway and then walked away like he had never been so carefree.

There's been a lot happening on the Old Street of South City these days, with Boss Zhao at the center of it all, surely handling plenty.

Just as he said, Furuiduo Pharmacy went under right after it opened, and it wasn't just Furuiduo that suffered; even Quick Recovery Clinic unexpectedly benefited.

Image is crucial for a clinic's operations.

See how the Sunshine Clinic's business picked up once it gained a positive image, and you'll understand just how important it is.

Even a top-level hospital can fall from grace if it mishandles a crisis.

Li Jingsheng returned to his clinic to continue working.

He finally understood why his clinic was busier than usual today.

Besides Furuiduo Pharmacy no longer competing for customers, some clients and patients that should have initially gone to Quick Recovery Clinic ended up here instead.

It stayed busy until around eight forty in the evening when things finally calmed down.

However, those two special guests hadn't left.

They just calmly sat in the waiting area, watching him treat patients.

What on earth were these two planning?

Li Jingsheng certainly wouldn't ask them directly.

The key was to remain calm; if they had ulterior motives, they would eventually reveal themselves.