Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 36: A Specialist for Abscesses Arrives

Chapter 36: Chapter 36: A Specialist for Abscesses Arrives

"Thank you, Boss Zhao, for granting me such a great opportunity! To show my gratitude, I offer you two genuine pills for your spare use."

The handwriting on the note was scrawled.

When doctors write prescriptions, usually only the pharmacists can understand them. This has long been an unspoken rule.

Back when Li Jingsheng worked in the hospital, he was deeply affected by this practice.

After reading the note, Boss Zhao’s expression turned quite ugly.

It seems the plot to frame that kid has been uncovered.

But so what?

If he dare lay a hand on Li Jingsheng, he is not afraid of Li Jingsheng’s retaliation.

To put it bluntly, he never took Li Jingsheng seriously from the start.

Let’s see what kind of medicine that kid sent him?

Upon taking it out, it was two Guolin brand quick-acting heart-relief pills.

They weren’t in a bottle but were foil-packed, and it wasn’t a whole strip, just two pills cut out from the top.

"Bastard!"

Boss Zhao’s face turned to stone, then he sneered to himself.

I’ve been through countless storms, this small miscalculation at most is just a mood dampener. That kid Li sent me two quick-acting heart-relief pills, really looking down on me!

"Alright, go back to work!"

Boss Zhao waved his hand to dismiss Xiaogao, then sat there with a changing expression drinking tea, his eyes rolling as if reflecting on the gains and losses in his encounter with Li Jingsheng.

...

Li Jingsheng was practicing the three-link technique in the clinic, extremely focused.

Around 12:50, Tang Ping rushed back with a lunch box.

She usually returned on time around 1 p.m., but today she came back ten minutes early, probably worried about the clinic’s bustling business, fearing Li Jingsheng alone couldn’t handle it.

"Boss, time to eat!"

"Okay."

Li Jingsheng put away his practice tools, washed his hands, and sat at the small table to eat.

Tang Ping diligently cleaned up, making the clinic tidy and refreshing.

With so many people coming in the morning, there was quite a bit of leftover trash in the clinic.

"Sister Tang, let’s discuss something. If you’re not in a rush for money, can I delay paying your salary for a few more days? We sold most of the tonic today, so I need to restock a bit, or else there won’t be any to sell if customers come."

Li Jingsheng had promised her a basic salary of three thousand per month, with commission on medicine and equipment sales.

She could earn around four thousand a month in total.

Last month’s clinic business was extremely poor, and her salary was calculated to about 3,600 plus. Indeed, from her salary, one could see Sunshine Clinic’s performance has been declining.

When they first opened, she got 6,200 a month. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

The reality was very harsh — under the siege and plots by Boss Zhao and other competitors, Li Jingsheng constantly suffered defeats, as clinic business grew increasingly bleak.

However, today’s turnaround was remarkably successful.

It should bring a significant turning point to the clinic.

Her three months’ owed salary totals about twelve thousand, and he paid her five thousand yesterday, still owing more than seven thousand.

"It’s okay, I’m not urgently needing the money."

She smiled as she spoke.

"Thank you!" Li Jingsheng was very grateful for her understanding. "If every day’s business could be as booming as today, I’m sure I can clear your owed salary by the end of the month. Plus, your income this month might reach a new high."

Li Jingsheng appropriately motivates her with promises.

Sometimes, as a leader, it’s essential to boost morale amidst adverse situations.

The most famous historical example would probably be the story of "Looking at the plums to quench the thirst."

"Haha, I really hope our clinic’s business can remain this bustling. Earlier, when I went for fast food, many people were discussing our Sunshine Clinic, and they had high praise for you and for our clinic. However, this wave of hype might fade quickly, and the real core that retains customers is still your medical skills."

Although she is a nurse, she possesses quite a bit of wisdom.

After all, she’s honed herself in a big hospital, endured being fired, divorced, rejected for jobs, and multiple setbacks.

This experience has made her mature.

An old saying goes, "One cannot understand life without experiencing poverty, nor mature without facing adversity."

Only after enduring hardships can one become mature, steady, and wise.

"You’re absolutely right; medical skills are indeed the core competitive edge of the clinic. I’ll work hard."

Li Jingsheng didn’t dare to speak too conclusively.

With the attribute panel, improving various medical skills has become as simple as drinking water and eating food. But earning life points is difficult, requiring many patients and plenty of time.

A person’s energy and time are limited.

In one day, he can see a maximum of twenty patients.

"Haha, I’m still waiting for you to fulfill your promise of making me the head nurse!" She laughed, covering her mouth.

He thought she didn’t take it seriously, but unexpectedly, she remembered it clearly.

Fortunately, Li Jingsheng made such a promise only after gaining confidence.

"Don’t worry, the cake and cheese will be forthcoming."

Li Jingsheng had just finished speaking when a customer came in.

It was a middle-aged man around fifty, with thick, long eyebrows, slightly hollow eyes, and large eye bags.

Li Jingsheng looked at the man professionally and could basically determine whether this middle-aged man often stayed up late and overworked or if it was due to excessive sexual activity.

The latter seemed more likely.

Because the man’s clothing wasn’t shabby, he looked like a small boss.

"Hello, what can I do for you?"

Tang Ping put down her mop and went over to greet the customer.

"Um... I want to buy some tonic, the kind for that purpose!"

The man seemed a bit shy.

"Of course. May I ask what type you’re looking for? Deer antler and goji berries can help you be strong and healthy, but they require long-term use to be effective. Tadalafil and sildenafil citrate are quick-acting drugs, which take effect immediately."

Having been married and given birth, she could calmly and openly introduce these kinds of medications.

"I don’t want the quick-acting ones; I want the tonic."

"Boss, you’re an expert! Quick-acting drugs can deplete the body, whereas tonics can replenish deficiencies, being very beneficial to the body."

...

Tang Ping introduced the tonics to the man.

The man was quite wealthy and bought more than 1,700 yuan worth of tonics before he left, saying that if they worked well, he’d return next time.

More customers came through the door, some buying medicine for the elderly or children, others for themselves.

Li Jingsheng gobbled up his food quickly.

"Doctor, I have an abscess on my back; can you treat it here?"

A man in his sixties came into the clinic with his wife.

Li Jingsheng perked up; finally, a big case to handle.

He’s long been tired of treating colds and fevers, and this was the first abscess patient he had seen.

In the past, such patients would never have considered visiting his small clinic.

"Please sit down! Let me examine you. Is it convenient to remove your clothing?"

The old lady helped her husband take off his shirt, revealing his lean build, with ribs visibly protruding. Below the man’s shoulder blade on his back was a large abscess.

The diameter conservatively estimated to be over ten centimeters.

It was covered with white gauze, which, when removed, brought a pungent smell.

You could see an incision in the center of the abscess, with yellow pus oozing out, sticking to the gauze. There was noticeable redness and swelling around the abscess.

If not addressed promptly, the abscess could easily spread and lead to fearsome septicemia.

From just one look, Li Jingsheng knew this abscess had definitely been treated in a specialized medical institution.

"How did this abscess form? How long has it been?"

"About a month ago, I felt some pain in my back and found a little bump. After about ten days, it started turning from red to yellow, and after pricking it with a needle, pus began to flow out. I’ve had similar boils before, which healed after pricking and squeezing out the pus inside. But this time it didn’t heal. I had surgery at the South City Community Health Service Station, where Dr. Jin incised, drained, and cleaned it, but it’s not getting better."

"It’s already the third time going for treatment there, yet the abscess has grown even bigger. I heard people saying your medical skills here are superb, and you have great medical ethics, so I decided to come and see."

The old man was indeed honest.

He told everything quite candidly.