Chapter 252 Medical Fight
Two thousand taels?
Lin Yuesha blinked; this bet seemed a bit too big. It wasn't that she didn't trust Doctor Yan's abilities, but rather that if her side lost, she wouldn't be able to raise that much silver in a short time.
For wealthy families, several thousand taels of silver is just a number, but for our family, it's different. Although we made some money, we still had a weak foundation.
"Don't worry, I'm the one who started this medical duel. If we lose, I'll cover all the losses. But if we win, I'll give you 1,000 taels, and you and your cousin will each receive 500 taels. How about that?"
This sum doesn't include the gambling debts owed by Doctor Qin, so Lin Yuesha will get at least eight hundred taels of silver, and it won't take much effort. She's not involved in the medical duel; she'll just watch the show from the sidelines—it's that simple.
"I also want to earn some pocket money."
Bai Youran smiled calmly, as if everything was under control. Lin Yuesha shuddered, inexplicably discovering that this Miss Bai was different from what she had imagined; she was a bit cunning.
"Okay, deal!"
From any perspective, Lin Yuesha hadn't suffered any loss. Besides, she had zero tolerance for shameless people. If Doctor Qin obediently paid up, there wouldn't be so much trouble.
If you try to cheat and then try to pin the blame on her, you'll have to pay an even higher price.
"Dr. Qin, how about this: we'll send a physician, and your Jishetang can send any doctor you like. Whoever it is, we'll have a medical duel, how about that?"
Bai Youran directly challenged Jishetang, which made Doctor Qin furious.
He heard Qin San mention that there was a young female doctor in the alley who knew acupuncture, which must be a family skill. However, after asking around, he found that the clinic only had that young woman.
Since that's the case, what does he have to be afraid of? Besides, the other party also said that they could send anyone from Jishetang.
This is a provocation!
Even if Qin Langzhong himself is incompetent, there are still capable people in Jishetang. However, faced with provocation, Qin Langzhong dared not agree easily; he had to ask his employer for help.
“I have no objection, but I have to ask my employer.”
Qin Langzhong glared at the two men, then turned and went inside.
The surrounding people were amazed to see that something interesting was about to happen. Someone had actually challenged the doctor at Jishetang Hospital. This was truly a novel piece of news.
The news spread like wildfire, and soon the area was completely surrounded by a large crowd.
In the shadows on the second floor of Jishetang, someone was watching from above. A man dressed in purple fine clothes, holding a folding fan, was watching the commotion with a smile.
Little girl, they've met again.
"Master."
Qin Langzhong was arrogant in public, but he was extremely respectful to the man in purple, simply because his master never showed his face and always appeared in purple.
"Agree to their request."
Ziyuan was quite interested, but she had no idea how badly those good-for-nothings from Jishetang would lose.
He opened the Jishetang pharmacy with the intention of making money, not to relieve the suffering of the people. He didn't see anything wrong with refusing to help those in need.
I recently heard from my subordinates that the young girl is looking for him, but he doesn't want to show up so soon.
Lin Yuesha wasn't thinking about him, but rather about Jiang Baozhu, mainly inquiring about Jiang Huai and Zhang Jing. This made Ziyuan feel a pang of jealousy.
The reason I asked him for help was because he was a complete stranger.
"Two thousand taels, agree to it."
Seeing that Doctor Qin was in a daze, Ziyuan patiently and lazily repeated herself, then said softly, "My Jishetang is an open business with clearly marked prices. It's not wrong to be greedy for money; it's a matter of mutual consent. However, if someone tries to renege on their promise, it will damage the reputation of my Jishetang..."
Before Ziyuan could finish speaking, Doctor Qin trembled all over and almost knelt down.
Could it be that the master knew about his bet with the little girl and was giving him some pointers?
"yes."
Qin Langzhong wiped his sweat, no longer daring to be arrogant, and his attitude made a complete 180-degree turn.
In the prefectural city, and even in the surrounding cities, there are many people whose medical skills are similar to Qin Lang's, and many people are eager to squeeze in.
Qin Langzhong was secretly annoyed. He thought that since the other party was just a little girl, it was okay to bully her, but he forgot about his competitors.
If someone were to report him to the master over a few hundred taels of silver, he would be kicked out of Jishetang, and the loss would be far more than just a few hundred taels of silver.
The doctors that Jishetang didn't want never gained any reputation.
Doctor Qin didn't want to be poor, only able to collect a few copper coins when he went out to see patients, not even enough to buy an ounce of wine.
After much deliberation, Qin Langzhong decided to resolve his bet first. As for the medical duel, it was personally agreed upon by the owner, and Jishetang had many capable people, so it wasn't his turn to participate.
After leaving Jishetang, Qin Langzhong's attitude had changed.
"Ladies, our master has agreed to the medical consultation. Later, Jishetang will post a notice to search for patients with difficult and complicated diseases in the city."
Since it's a medical duel, it can't just treat ordinary colds; otherwise, it would lose its value.
Posting the list is also to let all the people in the city bear witness to the fairness, impartiality, and transparency.
"no problem!"
Bai Youran is a straightforward person, and she thought so too. It seems that the owner of Jishetang isn't too stupid.
"Miss Lin, please wait a moment."
Seeing that Lin Yuesha was about to leave, Qin Langzhong hurriedly stepped forward and called for her.
"What, is there something else, Doctor Qin?"
It was getting late, and Lin Yuesha had some chores to do at home, so she was in a hurry to leave and didn't want to waste any more words with Doctor Qin.
"How about we meet at Jishetang?"
Doctor Qin forced a smile and said, "You have to give me a chance to apologize."
"Dr. Qin, it's broad daylight and the world is clear. You're not trying to lure me in here so you can tie me up and take revenge, are you?"
The contrast between Qin Langzhong's behavior before and after was too great, so Lin Yuesha distrusted him and suspected that something was amiss.
"No, no."
Qin Langzhong was on the verge of tears. If it weren't for his master's orders, he wouldn't have apologized to the little girl. He was prepared to fulfill the bet and pay the money.
“Sister Yue Sha, since we have nothing to do right now, why don’t you go in? I’ll wait for you outside.”
Bai Youran reassured Lin Yuesha that this was the prefectural city, and even Doctor Qin wouldn't be that bold.
With some skepticism, Lin Yuesha nodded and followed Doctor Qin to the reception room of Jishetang.
"Here are four hundred taels of silver notes. I am willing to accept defeat. Please count the notes, Miss Lin, and do not hold it against me."
Qin Langzhong was flexible and adaptable, and his words were very eloquent.
Since the other party deliberately adopted a humble attitude, Lin Yuesha couldn't say anything. She took the silver note and confirmed that it was correct. However, the written agreement wasn't on her; she hadn't brought it with her at all.
Before leaving home, Lin Yuesha had already anticipated that Doctor Qin would go back on his word, so she left the written agreement at home, fearing that Doctor Qin would have someone snatch it away.
That brat is so cunning!
Qin Langzhong's lips were stiff, and he couldn't say anything. His old face was sore. If it weren't for his master's permission, he would never have bled and would have definitely refused to pay the debt!
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