Chapter 17 Shen Junshan and Serving the People are a good match
State-owned enterprises are actually quite good. The bad thing is that there is a shortage of talented people. People prefer traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Those who are assigned to the clinic include barefoot country doctors who have only learned the basics, medical school students who were sent here for internships before they even graduated, and even people who know nothing but were put in through connections.
They can't even recognize all the medicines, yet they work in a Chinese medicine clinic. Can the situation be good?
The clinic's performance has declined and is now experiencing negative growth.
It was supported by the state before, but now that the policy has changed and the profits and losses have been calculated, the higher-ups said it should be changed into a bathing place. How could he tolerate this?
Qiangzi really wanted to take back the clinic and run it himself, but he was just an ordinary citizen and couldn't turn a state-owned enterprise into a private one.
He said bitterly: "My grandfather said that where there are people, there is the store. I found a secluded place and cleared a room to do it secretly. We don't rely on big words but on word of mouth. With my father's experience and your ability, and with the help of Qiangzi, Dongzi and me, we can succeed!"
Han Jiaojiao suddenly realized that it was a wild doctor!
Han Jiaojiao really got a headache when she thought about this time.
In 1979, private clinics were not allowed, but there were many unofficial clinics in the countryside and county towns. Although there were some good doctors with real skills and knowledge, there were more so-called "miracle doctors" and "immortals", bastards who made money under the guise of treating patients.
Qiangzi's original intention was good. At least their father was a real doctor with real talent and could help everyone.
After he has done it for four or five years and accumulated experience, wealth and popularity, it will not be a problem for him to go through the formal route and find a way to obtain a business license.
Han Jiaojiao seemed to have seen the future, and her heart softened.
"If you just want to practice Chinese medicine, my ability is limited. I am good at internal medicine."
When Qiangzi heard her relax, he immediately smiled and said, "Western medicine and Chinese medicine each have their own strengths, and the best effect is achieved when they are combined. This is what my grandfather always said. As for me, I do want to do this business, but more importantly, I want to show my respect and give some help to the villagers who cannot afford to see a doctor. Please come and help me. I'm counting on you, boss!"
"Boss, I'm counting on you too. You're so good, both Chinese and Western medicine won't be a problem for you, don't you?"
Dongzi bowed to her with a playful smile, not afraid of her at all, as if he was sure that she would agree.
Han Jiaojiao said, "I will see patients twice a month, follow my rules."
"OK!"
"You can't let a fourth person know who I am. You have to obey me whether to treat him or not, and how to treat him."
"no problem!"
"I might give special treatment to others, and you are not allowed to object."
"That's all right! So we're done talking now?"
"One more thing, don't call me boss. It makes me look like a gangster. It has a bad influence."
"Okay, boss!"
Qiangzi spoke too quickly and blurted out something. He quickly covered his mouth and smiled at her foolishly.
Han Jiaojiao smiled. She originally thought that he was a combination of a spirited young man and a gangster boss, but she didn't expect that he was actually an ambitious young man.
Qiangzi saw that it was almost noon and originally planned to invite everyone to have lunch together, but Li Ziqi was still feeling weak, so he asked Dongzi to find a small tricycle to haul coal first.
A cleaner cloth was spread on it, and a small stool was placed for Li Ziqi to sit on.
Qiangzi repeatedly urged: "Dongzi, you must send the person home safely, and there must not be any mistakes."
"Don't worry, brother. I'm very strong. Sister Jiaojiao, I'm leaving first."
"etc."
Han Jiaojiao took out two dollars from her pocket and stuffed them into his pocket.
Dongzi immediately withdrew his hands and put them behind his back.
"Sister, how can I take your money? Aren't you embarrassing me?"
"Why are you embarrassed?"
"I call you sister, so we are family. If I take your money, what would that make me? After all, I am sixteen years old, and I am a man!"
Dongzi's childish face revealed a arrogance and stubbornness that was inconsistent with his age.
Han Jiaojiao also felt distressed.
At the age of sixteen, he should be going to school, but he was doing such a dangerous thing in the night market.
She couldn't help but rub Dongzi's head with heartache: "It's noon when you send her back. Take the money and buy some food and drinks. I'll ask your brother to treat me to a meal later."
Li Ziqi nodded: "I live on Nanjing Road, which is quite far away. No one is home today. I used my pocket money to buy the Red Devil Head, but now I have no money left."
Dongzi whispered "How stupid", and Han Jiaojiao took the opportunity to stuff the money into Li Ziqi's hand.
"When we get home, ask Dongzi to buy some food. I won't give Dongzi any hard work fees. Remember to ask your family to get you some medicine. You must drink it."
"I remember, Jiaojiao, you have to come to my house to play next time!"
"We'll talk about it next time when we have time."
She thought that although the county town was not as big as a big city, it was not small either, and the probability of running into acquaintances was low.
He just sent them away casually.
Dongzi rode a tricycle to send her home first, and Qiangzi rode a bicycle to take Han Jiaojiao for two stops, found a place to eat, ordered two large bowls of wontons and a cup of soy milk, and also a basket of steamed buns.
The two chatted about their family situation while eating.
I accidentally mentioned how great his grandfather's generation was in orthopedics and how they were top-notch experts.
Han Jiaojiao recalled something: "Which city did your grandfather work as an orthopedic surgeon?" "The capital. He worked there after he arrived with the army. He came back to retire when he was 62."
"Then your family should have some connections in the capital's hospitals, right?"
"Some of Grandpa's old comrades and Dad's friends are here. What's wrong? Boss, do you need to see a doctor?"
Han Jiaojiao secretly stepped on his foot to teach him a lesson.
Qiangzi scratched his head in a simple manner: "Sister, is it okay to call me like this?"
Han Jiaojiao then moved away: "I'm not sick, I just want to ask about someone. I heard that there is a very famous ophthalmologist in the capital, quite authoritative, who will come to our county next Tuesday. I think his last name is Zhang or Liu. Can you help me check his background?"
"Okay, your business is my business, I promise to get it done."
"Thanks."
"Don't be polite to me, we are a family."
After saying this, Qiangzi gave her the wontons in his bowl.
Han Jiaojiao was indeed hungry. She had eaten a bun for breakfast, but after running all morning, her stomach was already empty.
When Qiangzi gave her some wontons, she didn't refuse and put them directly into her mouth.
Qiangzi was happy to see her eating happily, and kept chatting with Han Jiaojiao.
"Sister Jiaojiao, the chopped green onions are sticky!"
"Where? Did it fall?"
Han Jiaojiao ran her tongue over her teeth but felt nothing.
Qiangzi reached out his hand to the corner of her mouth and knocked off the chopped green onion.
Han Jiaojiao was disgusted: "Have you washed your hands? They are so dirty."
"Hey, no...I'll pay attention next time!"
Qiangzi smiled naively, scratched his head embarrassedly, and the tips of his ears turned red.
Just when the atmosphere between them was bright and cheerful, a cold gaze shot towards them from the door.
Han Jiaojiao looked over against the chill and saw Shen Junshan, wearing a uniform, standing upright at the door of the small, shabby restaurant.
On the yellow earth wall behind him, four red words "Serve the People" became his background wall.
Han Jiaojiao suddenly felt that this man was absolutely amazing with these four words.
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