Chapter 703: Walking Advertisement
"It doesn't seem so stiff anymore." The little girl looked at her grandfather with delight.
“Acupuncture is effective,” Bai Zhi said. “Come back tomorrow, and we’ll do acupuncture for three consecutive days. I’ll also get you some medicine to take home and brew as traditional Chinese medicine.”
Upon hearing that medicine was to be prescribed for him, the old man hurriedly refused, "No need... I won't prescribe any medicine."
The little girl lowered her head, "We don't have that much money."
"Even if you don't have money, you still need to get treatment." Bai Zhi looked at the old man and the young girl, and suddenly her eyes welled up with tears, as if she were seeing herself and her grandfather living in poverty when she was young.
They were sick but dared not seek treatment, and could only endure the pain.
A minor illness can develop into a major one if left untreated.
She turned around and quickly went to the medicine cabinet to get her medicine.
Lu Ye explained to the old man and the little girl, "You don't need to worry about the cost. The clinic has just opened, and there are special offers available."
Bai Zhi quickly prepared three doses of medicine and handed them to them, saying, "Go back and brew them. Boil three bowls of water down to one bowl, and come back for acupuncture tomorrow."
And so, the little girl helped her grandfather to the clinic for acupuncture for three consecutive days.
The group of elderly people playing chess at the chess stalls outside, as well as the shop owners next door, witnessed the old man's transformation from having a crooked mouth and eyes, a limp, and weakness, to being able to leave the clinic on his own without assistance on the third day, smiling.
"Was your stroke really cured by that little girl inside?"
Among the crowd enjoying the cool air, someone asked the old man who had just come out of the clinic, out of curiosity.
The old man's speech was mostly clear, and his facial paralysis had improved significantly. He replied, "Yes, Dr. Xiao Bai gave me acupuncture."
"So, that girl really does have some medical skills."
As a successful case of walking medicine, the old man naturally promoted Bai Zhi at this time, saying, "Are you kidding me? She was taught by Dr. Ye. Don't underestimate her because of her young age. She started learning medicine at the age of three and has been studying for almost twenty years. Her medical skills are superb."
Before leaving, he continued, "The clinic also had a promotional offer. I received three days of treatment and medicine, and it only cost me five yuan in total."
He felt really bad about paying those five yuan, so he insisted on paying it.
He felt really bad about receiving free treatment without spending a penny.
That young lady has excellent medical skills and a kind attitude; it's truly touching.
Upon hearing the old man's words, the crowd began to discuss among themselves.
Does Derentang have any events?
All they knew was that there were free blood pressure checks.
"So that means you're cured?"
The old man replied, "No, Dr. Xiao Bai said that I should come back tomorrow and that it will take a week of acupuncture to cure me."
After the old man finished speaking, he left happily.
Among the old men playing chess here was an old man who had been given acupuncture by Ye Rufeng a few days ago because of back pain. Now that he heard that Bai Zhi's medical skills were superb and that she was having a promotion, he couldn't help but feel a little tempted.
Dr. Ye has not returned for a long time, and it is not a good idea for him to keep interrupting treatment.
It might rebound.
All the previous effects will disappear.
So he got up, supporting his back, and went inside to inquire about the situation.
Bai Zhi was just about to go home after get off work.
Grandpa is coming back tomorrow, so she needs to come over early in the morning.
Lu Ye has been leaving get off work on time and going home lately, so she needs to go home to live.
Just as she reached the door and was about to lock it, an elderly man with his back in his arms walked over and bumped into her.
The old man asked Bai Zhi, "Dr. Bai, are you going home?"
"Yes, it's getting late, I'm going home after get off work."
"Did you really cure that old man with the crooked mouth and eyes?"
Bai Zhi smiled and said, "It's not completely cured yet; it will require a few more treatments."
"You young man, your medical skills are quite good."
The old man hesitated for a few seconds before speaking, "I heard you're still running promotional activities. If you give me acupuncture now, can I take advantage of the discount?"
"Special offers?"
The elderly men and women playing chess and relaxing in the cool air all looked over.
"The only promotion they offer at the store is free blood pressure checks," Bai Zhi said.
The old man retorted, "That's not right. Today, the old man came out after his treatment and told us that your store offers discounts. He was treated for several days, and the cost including Chinese medicine was only five yuan."
Upon hearing their conversation, Bai Zhi suddenly remembered that when the little girl helped her grandfather in, the old man had refused to prescribe medicine because he had no money.
Out of compassion, I gave them three doses of medicine for free.
To reassure them about their treatment, Lu Ye even fabricated a white lie about the clinic offering discounts.
Bai Zhi explained to everyone, "It's like this, the old man's family is poor and he couldn't afford to go to the hospital for treatment, so his granddaughter helped him to the clinic. After the acupuncture, he refused to let me prescribe any medicine. My partner was afraid that if he didn't take the medicine, it would delay his condition, so he deliberately lied to me and said that the clinic was having a special opening and offered discounts, so he got the medicine for free."
"So that's how it is."
Upon hearing this, everyone was moved by Bai Zhi's compassionate heart as a doctor and gave her a thumbs up.
The elderly man, who was holding his back, also gave up the idea of enjoying the discount.
His family is not in financial difficulty, and besides, the medical treatment at Derentang is very affordable.
However, there were also greedy people who came out to be disliked. An old lady who was strolling with her grandson and watching the old men play chess suddenly looked sad and started to play the victim, "Dr. Bai, I've had this stomachache for a long time, but I haven't been able to afford treatment, so I've been putting it off. Could you give me a discount and let me take some Chinese medicine?"
Bai Zhi remembered this older woman; after all, there were always elderly people playing chess in the area near their door, making it quite lively.
This woman often takes her grandson for a stroll here.
The middle-aged woman was wearing a floral shirt and had her hair permed into small curls.
Quite fashionable.
It is also very fat.
Judging from their family background, they must be well-off. They eat well and don't have to work, which is why they've grown so fat.
Bai Zhi met the greed in her eyes and said with a half-smile, "Auntie, I'm sorry, our small clinic really doesn't have the ability to do charity. After all, we doctors also need to eat, and we have to pay for rent and utilities."
After speaking, she smiled and explained to the old man with back pain, "Sir, my grandfather will be back tomorrow. You are one of his patients. Come over tomorrow afternoon and he will give you acupuncture."
"Okay, I'll come see Dr. Ye tomorrow."
After Bai Zhi finished speaking, she locked the door and rode her motorcycle home.
Seeing that Bai Zhi not only refused her but also spoke sarcastically, the old woman watched Bai Zhi's motorcycle drive away and sneered, "That little brat, she's so opportunistic. She treats others for free, but when it comes to me, she has to pay rent and utilities."
Someone familiar with the older woman said quietly, "Your son and daughter-in-law both have salaries, and you're not in financial difficulty. You're just trying to take advantage of everyone."
An elderly man wearing stone glasses and fiddling with a game of Chinese chess said, "There's a saying: 'Losing money avoids disaster.' If you can get medical treatment for free, can you really cure the disease? Remember, some bargains are not worth taking advantage of!"
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