Chapter 27: Encounter at the Expo
After dinner, several people sat on the sofa, eating fruit and watching TV while talking about tomorrow's expo, which is commonly known as a transaction or trade conference.
Speaking of this, Xu Ting was quite pleased with himself.
"Yinyin, you have no idea how hard it is to get tickets for the first day of the expo. I heard that tomorrow, not only will major pharmaceutical manufacturers from all over the world be here, but also pharmaceutical groups and the like. I even heard that our city is inviting talents from all walks of life to hold a medical seminar."
"So, there will be quite a few people coming tomorrow, all of them of unusual status. To see this spectacle, I had to ask a lot of people for help to get a ticket that allows me to bring two people. However, I'm only bringing you. The others are either not interested or wouldn't understand it and wouldn't find it interesting even if they went in."
After saying that, Xu Ting signaled to his wife opposite him with his eyes. She was the one who was not interested.
Rongyi looked at the expression on the opposite side and rolled her eyes immediately, quickly interrupting him.
"Yinyin, don't listen to him. You've been working in the Chinese medicinal materials market for so many years, but if you don't even qualify to participate in the expo, then all these years have been wasted."
"This is no ordinary expo. Almost all the famous traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and herbal medicine merchants from the entire southwest region will participate. It's lucky for a small fry like me to be able to sneak in."
Xu Ting didn't feel embarrassed at all by saying this, instead he became even more proud.
Chen Yin saw that the two didn't want to burden her with the quota issue, so she immediately said, "This is a rare opportunity. Thank goodness Uncle Xu remembered to take me with him. I'm glad I can go in and take a look. This is the first time I've heard of such an expo."
At this point, Xu Ting's excitement visibly weakened, "Ah~"
"It sounds great, but it's also a rare event for our city. We used to be just a prefecture-level city with limited resources. No one took us seriously, and our development was restricted in every way."
"Nowadays, the city frequently hosts various regional events, probably to increase our city's national visibility. I hope this one goes smoothly."
Hearing this, Chen Yin's eyes lit up, "This is also an opportunity for people like us, isn't it?"
"Hahaha!" Xu Ting's mood instantly brightened. "Yinyin, I didn't expect you to have such a keen sense for business. Even if you don't study medicine, you will definitely achieve something in other fields."
For the first time, Rongyi felt that her husband was speechless. She twisted two fingers around his waist and twisted them quickly.
"Haha! I think it would be a good idea for Yinyin to study medicine. Treating illnesses and saving lives is much more meaningful than doing business."
"Yes, yes, I spoke too hastily. Doctors as skilled as Yinyin are rare."
Xu Ting tried hard to keep a smile on his face, not wanting Chen Yin to see the traces of pain on his face.
Chen Yin looked at the strange atmosphere between the two of them blankly and did not continue the previous topic.
To be honest, Rongyi was quite curious about how Chen Yin had used up some of the medicinal herbs in the clinic in such a short time, especially those that were highly toxic and had to be used with caution.
Then, Chen Yin told the story of what happened after she returned to the town.
When Rongyi heard that no one came to treat her because of her lack of reputation, she wanted to take her son to Tongxi Town immediately to cheer for Chen Yin.
"Time reveals a person's true character. As long as you, Yinyin, have the opportunity to show your abilities, there will definitely be a constant stream of patients coming to our clinic. Don't worry, when I send Lexin to school, I will definitely promote your clinic to other parents."
"Aunt Rong, don't worry, the clinic's business is now on the right track."
Then, Chen Yin talked about the women in the town who secretly went to see a doctor after dark.
Rongyi deeply agrees with this.
"I don't know what's wrong with this world. All the doctors in the hospital are men, even in the obstetrics and gynecology department. It's embarrassing for us women to see a doctor. Not to mention the young girls. The girls in your town are really lucky to have a female doctor like you."
Although the open-minded spirit of the West is spreading across the country, most people are still shy when it comes to private matters.
Therefore, visiting a doctor at home at night is an option that only a very small number of people can choose.
"That's what I thought, too. That's why I wanted to become a doctor. I didn't want to see other women like me suffer for the same reason."
"Yin Yin, you are so great!"
Rongyi raised her thumbs up in emotion, expressing her excitement, and thought to herself: Why didn’t I have such a lofty dream in the first place?
Just when they thought the clinic would be smooth sailing, they suddenly heard Chen Yin say that it was diagnosed with tuberculosis and no one came to the clinic.
This time, not only Rongyi, but even Xu Ting and Grandpa Xu began to curse those who were unscientific and slandered at will.
Several people were angry because there was no one in the clinic, but were also moved because they saved the bleeding mother and baby.
When I heard that Chen Yin stayed in the village and provided free medical treatment to the villagers, I was so moved that tears welled up in my eyes.
Who among people of this generation has not experienced hard times?
Therefore, the Xu family members empathized with the villagers' fear of getting sick and seeing a doctor.
At the same time, Rongyi and Xu Ting also learned all the reasons why Chen Yin wasted medicinal materials.
The couple looked at each other and immediately understood each other's thoughts.
"Although our herbal medicine store isn't very big, after hearing what you said, Yinyin, my husband and I would like to contribute to the villagers who are doing the free clinic. For example, our store will cover half of the cost of the herbs used in your free clinic. Yinyin, do you think that's okay?"
After saying it, Rongyi felt a little embarrassed.
After all, Yinyin is a little girl who has contributed money and effort, and they only contributed a little money, which seems a bit "stingy."
But unexpectedly, when Chen Yin heard what they said, she said excitedly:
"On behalf of all the villagers, I want to thank Uncle Xu and Aunt Rong! With your generous donation, the free clinic will go much more smoothly."
Before he finished speaking, he quickly stood up and bowed to express his gratitude.
"Hey hey hey!" Rongyi nervously straightened Chen Yin up. "Compared to you, the two of us as a couple are nothing."
"It's good to have such a heart, no matter how big or small it is." Chen Yin said word by word.
When the two met Chen Yin's sincere eyes, they realized that Chen Yin really thought so. Their eyes couldn't help but become moist, and they silently decided to deliver the goods.
After listening to Chen Yin's ups and downs in life recently, it was already nine o'clock in the evening.
It was getting late, so he urged them to go to bed.
The Xu family originally had two houses connected together, with many guest rooms. Chen Yin was arranged to sleep in a guest room with a private bathroom, and she had a dreamless night.
After waking up the next day and having breakfast, Xu Ting drove Chen Yin to the store.
As soon as I arrived near the Chinese herbal medicine market, I saw police patrolling nearby. It seemed that if you wanted to enter the market, you had to check your ID.
After a while, the car arrived at the checkpoint at a snail's pace.
"Please show us your attendance credentials and ID card!"
"I brought it."
Xu Ting had a familiar smile on his face and immediately handed over his ID card and expo ticket.
Chen Yin followed closely behind.
The inspector took a look at the two people, checked the authenticity of their documents, and quickly let them go.
Xu Ting put his ID away and said excitedly, "It's always like this when there's a large event like this. Especially on the first day, since basically all the big names are making their appearances, the inspections are extra strict."
"The arrangement is very reasonable, otherwise if there is trouble..."
"Our Dongyu City is about to be humiliated in front of the entire nation."
As a citizen of Dongyu City, Xu Ting has a strong sense of collective honor, especially since their city has just separated. He doesn't want to make a fool of himself in front of the whole country, especially in front of the neighboring province.
Chen Yin has also participated in banquets held by various governments and can understand the nervousness of the organizers.
But she suddenly realized that what she was thinking seemed to be somewhat different from what Uncle Xu was thinking.
Time did not leave her the opportunity to think too much, because the two of them had already arrived at the parking lot next to the market, parked the car, and quickly rushed to the venue.
The expo had not yet officially opened, but many people had already arrived at the venue.
There were small merchants who had obtained tickets like them, as well as workers from various newspapers and TV stations, who were temporarily blocked at the door and not allowed to enter.
Although standing at the door, everyone's face was flushed with excitement, and it was obvious that their hearts were full of anticipation.
In a blink of an eye, Chen Yin took a look at the decoration inside the market, which was very different from when she came here before.
Not only were all the previously dazzling shops closed, but small sheds were built in front of the shops, and many well-dressed people were busy working inside.
Just then, Xu Ting saw an acquaintance and immediately took Chen Yin forward to greet him.
"Qi Tonghai, you're here too!"
"Xu Ting, you're here too. I didn't hear you talk about it the past few days. If I had known you were here, I wouldn't have had to take a taxi."
From the familiar tone of voice, one could tell that the two of them had a close relationship.
Qi Tonghai had just slapped Xu Ting on the shoulder when he immediately noticed Chen Yin walking beside him. He frowned and asked, "This is..."
Xu Ting saw the misunderstanding in the other party's eyes, and immediately waved towards Chen Yin, introducing her with a smile:
"This is my niece—Chen Yin."
When Qi Tonghai heard this, he became more confused. Why didn't his niece have the same surname?
But after Xu Ting said that, he was too embarrassed to ask any further questions and immediately held out his hand. "Niece Chen Yin, right? Just follow your uncle and call me Uncle Qi."
"Uncle Qi, I'm Chen Yin."
Chen Yin extended her hand, quickly shook it back, and then let go.
At this time, Qi Tonghai also pulled out his son who was following behind him and introduced him:
"You two look like you're of the same age. If you get to know each other, you'll definitely have a lot to talk about."
"My son, Qi Wenzhong, is a senior at Soochow Medical University."
Chen Yin and Qi Wenzhong looked at each other and quickly shook hands and greeted each other.
"Chen Yin."
"Qi Wenzhong."
Xu Ting, watching this, nodded happily, thinking: He brought Yinyin along to greet them, wasn't he thinking that Qi Tonghai's son was also studying Traditional Chinese Medicine? The two young people were studying the same subject and were close in age, so they would definitely be able to chat.
"Hahaha! Old Qi, let me tell you, my niece just graduated from Xuhua University with a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine this year. How does she compare to your son?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Qi Tonghai and Qi Wenzhong were instantly shocked.
Especially Qi Tonghai, who had some doubts about Chen Yin before, immediately became serious with his previously indifferent look, and looked at Chen Yin curiously for a while.
Qi Wenzhong was shocked by the excellent results. You know, Xuhua University is not only famous in the southwest region, but also one of the best in the country, especially in the medical field.
He believed that he could be admitted to the best medical university in the city, and he had already become very popular among his relatives and friends.
Now that I suddenly meet someone who is better than me, I can’t help but admire him.
At the same time, I felt itchy in my heart, and suddenly felt that I had a lot to say, but I didn’t know where to start.
But Qi Tonghai is not as young as his son. He immediately connected the words Chen Yin, Xuhua University and graduation.
"I never thought that I, Qi Tonghai, would have my eyesight problems. I never thought that my niece Chen Yin would be so amazing. Is she working at our city's Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital now?"
It’s no wonder he thought so, because Chen Yin’s status as a graduate and her appearance in Dongyu made this guess very reasonable.
Compared with the Affiliated Hospital of Dongyu Medical University, which is Dongyu People's Hospital, it is obviously more reasonable for Chen Yin to work in a traditional Chinese medicine hospital with her major.
As for why he didn't work at the Xuhua University Affiliated Hospital, the reasons were all obvious. At this moment, Qi Tonghai's tone suddenly changed. He hoped that his son could gain some experience from Chen Yin.
The fact that the university does not guarantee job placement but recommends outstanding students also surprised this old hand.
Now that there is a successful person standing before him, if he doesn't go up and try to build connections, wouldn't it be a waste of the good habits he has developed over the years doing business?
But what Qi Tonghai and Qi Wenzhong didn't expect was that Chen Yin denied his guess with a smile.
"No. I run a clinic in town now."
As soon as these words were spoken, Qi Tonghai's enthusiastic attitude cooled instantly, and he was more confused than ever.
Xu Ting noticed his friend's doubt and contempt, and immediately added:
"My niece's family is a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, and the clinic was inherited from her father. My father's life was saved by Chen Yin's father's medical skills, but unfortunately he died young. Yin Yin didn't want her father's clinic to be left unattended, so she returned home as soon as she graduated."
Upon hearing this, Qi Tonghai was shocked. Such behavior really made people admire him.
As for the previous twists and turns in my mind, they have all subsided.
But Qi Wenzhong didn't think so. He looked at Chen Yin with admiration, his eyes sparkling as if he saw some gem.
"Since I'm young, can I call you Sister Yin Yin?"
Hearing this, Chen Yin subconsciously glanced in the direction of Xu Ting. After seeing Uncle Xu nod, she turned her gaze to Qi Wenzhong.
"Sure, Wen Zhong, you can just call me Sister Yin Yin."
These words seemed to turn on a switch in Qi Wenzhong. He immediately stopped following his father and walked straight towards Chen Yin, expressing all the doubts in his heart.
"Sister Yinyin, what do you think about this year's policy of no longer guaranteeing job placements for university graduates?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Wenzhong seemed to realize that he had said something stupid. Just as he was about to say something to explain it, Chen Yin's voice rang in his ears.
"I think this is the general trend. Although university graduates are still valuable, with the expansion of university enrollment over the years, the government has been unable to provide jobs for all university graduates."
Qi Wenzhong nodded in agreement.
"But I feel like there's not much of a future for us medical students."
"That's right. Medicine is special, and all hospitals are public institutions. Without government assignment, it's basically difficult to find a suitable job. However, our university's affiliated hospital has been delaying the recruitment of graduates this year, so you should be mentally prepared."
It would not be feasible for the younger generation if Chen Yin went home directly to inherit the clinic, so she kindly gave some reminders.
But what was unexpected was that when Qi Wenzhong heard this, he nodded in agreement and spoke much louder.
"That's right! This year, all of our seniors have encountered this problem. I heard that some have accepted offers from pharmaceutical companies or private enterprises and are no longer pursuing their medical careers. Next year, we'll be starting our internships, which will prepare us for the next step of job hunting. I don't know what to do."
Obviously, as a student, Qi Wenzhong had not thought so much before. He was determined to go directly to work in the hospital according to the arrangements of his parents, school and country.
But now this road is at risk of being blocked, and I feel a little overwhelmed for a moment.
When Qi Tonghai heard his son's words, a trace of sadness appeared on his face.
He just spoke to Chen Yin just to find out something, but he didn't expect that Chen Yin would go straight to the point and open her own clinic.
But Chen Yin inherited the family business, and her family does not have such genes and soil.
Not to mention now, even if his son had just graduated, he would not dare to let his son treat him alone. How could he support a private clinic?
Thinking of this, Qi Tonghai scowled.
The next second, Chen Yin's words of comfort came from the side.
"Your biggest task now is to study hard and specialize in medical skills. I believe that as long as you have real skills, no matter how the policy changes, it will not have a big impact."
At this point, Qi Wenzhong blushed with embarrassment. He had no confidence in his medical skills.
Although Chen Yin's words of comfort were correct, he had also gone to the hospital several times with the school teachers, standing behind the teachers like a mute.
At this moment, the tightly closed door of the expo suddenly opened, and the excited crowd immediately rushed forward.
Seeing that this was not the right time to talk, Qi Tonghai immediately interrupted the two of them.
"Come on! You can go in now."
"Let's go in and talk first, otherwise the good seats will be taken by others." Xu Ting added.
Seeing this, Chen Yin and Qi Wenzhong followed the two of them and walked along the crowd into the expo.
Qi Wenzhong walked at the back to prevent anyone from bumping into Chen Yin.
When they officially entered the expo, they felt suddenly enlightened. The bright lights and the combination of green and white decorations made the autumn venue full of vitality.
As soon as you enter the door, you will see several drug dealers participating in the expo displaying their own medicinal materials.
If you look up and into the distance, you can also see some famous pharmaceutical companies.
Although Western medicine has become very popular in recent years and the prices of Western medicines have also risen, I don’t know if it is because the authorities have gradually realized that traditional Chinese medicine also needs to be passed on, and some pharmaceutical companies have begun to focus on traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions.
They want to use the pharmaceutical principles of Western medicine to produce Chinese medicine into large-scale dosage forms, abandon the tedious process of traditional Chinese medicine decoction, and open up a new situation in the pharmaceutical industry.
Although Qi Wenzhong was very interested in the expo in front of him, he had not forgotten the conversation he had just had with Chen Yin.
Seeing that the crowd around him gradually thinned out, he couldn't help but express his doubts again.
"Sister Yinyin, why do I always feel like what I learned in school isn't enough when I'm with my teacher at the clinic? Or maybe I don't understand it thoroughly enough, and when I see patients seeking medical treatment, I always don't know how to prescribe."
I have been studying for more than three years, but I am still at a loss when facing patients. I feel embarrassed to talk about it, and my face is flushed.
Hearing this, Chen Yin turned her head to look at Qi Wenzhong, and saw a flushed face, which was obviously ashamed of her poor skills.
"Wen Zhong, do you know how many years it took for a doctor to become a master in ancient times?"
"Doctors in ancient times generally had to start as apprentices, right?" Qi Wenzhong asked doubtfully.
"Although they may vary, they are generally all apprentices. To formally begin learning medicine, not only must one memorize the entire Shennong Herbal Classic, but one must also be familiar with other medical texts and learn to identify various medicinal herbs. Only after a solid foundation is established can one begin to diagnose symptoms with a doctor."
"But now, as soon as we enter school, we basically start learning all kinds of prescriptions and diagnoses. If the foundation is not laid, the upper floors will naturally be unstable. If you feel overwhelmed when facing patients, it proves that your foundation is not solid. After you go back, study the basics more and study medical records. I believe you will gain something."
After hearing what Chen Yin said, Qi Wenzhong nodded repeatedly, his face full of admiration.
Although the two were discussing their studies and medical studies, to outsiders, Qi Wenzhong was smiling and Chen Yin kept looking back, which clearly showed that they had a special relationship.
Jin Ye didn't expect that he would see Chen Yin just at the invitation of a good friend.
When he noticed that there was a boy following Chen Yin, his face instantly darkened.
He didn't care about his friend's doubts behind him and quickly chased after the two of them.
At this moment, Qi Wenzhong suddenly realized that he and Chen Yin had been left behind by his father and Uncle Xu. He immediately looked around and prepared to look for them.
Accidentally, he met Jin Ye's aggressive gaze, and was shocked and panicked.
He subconsciously pulled Chen Yin's hand and said, "Sister Yin Yin, it seems like someone is coming towards us. It's a bit fierce. You should hide behind us."
"What?" Chen Yin looked across in confusion. In the dense crowd, she vaguely recognized Jin Ye as her patient.
The moment the two of them "held hands", Jin Ye's anger was ignited, and his face turned pale and blue.
He tried hard to suppress the bitter feeling in his heart, walked up to the two of them, and said with a warm smile:
"Doctor Chen, why are you here?"
“Attending the expo with my family elders broadens my horizons.”
"I see. I was thinking of visiting the expo, but the friend who invited me is nowhere to be found. I don't know much about medicine, so I wonder if I can go with Doctor Chen?"
As he spoke, Jin Ye's sparkling eyes gradually dimmed, which was unbearable to look at.
Qi Wenzhong felt that there was something strange about the man in front of him, but he couldn't put it into words for a moment, so he could only watch Chen Yin agree.
"If you don't mind being bored with us, come along."
Before he finished speaking, Jin Ye's dull eyes immediately lit up again, "I don't mind, I don't mind!"
Anyone could see the excitement in his heart.
So the three of them walked together and continued to move forward.
Zhao Wuyan, who was left behind by Jin Ye, was stunned. If his eyes were not mistaken, the man who was so happy just now was Mr. Jin, the most unruly and adventurous among their young generation?
What friend has disappeared?
He is the friend who was left behind, right?
At this moment, the only word Zhao Wuyan could express was speechless.
As for the matter of going forward to inquire, he should not make himself unhappy and just be the "surface friend" that Mr. Jin mentioned who had abandoned him.
Zhao Wuyan shook his head helplessly and turned to walk upstairs.
Just at this moment, Chen Yin and the other two walked to a staircase leading to the upper floors, and saw a group of people walking slowly upstairs.
At just one glance, Chen Yin recognized the person she saw at the Municipal Hospital yesterday.
The one leading the group happened to be the old man who was pushed in on the hospital bed yesterday. Compared to his pale complexion yesterday, his complexion now looked much better.
However, according to Chen Yin's diagnosis, the patient has probably not recovered enough to be discharged from the hospital.
Didn’t any doctor dissuade you?
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