"Only treat difficult and complex cases?"
The maidservant beside Xinran instantly changed her expression, looking very angry and fierce.
Although the young man was unhappy with her attitude, he still said, "Yes, because there are too many patients, Dr. He is really too busy. Please forgive him! The other doctors at Yuyuantang are also very capable. What kind of illness do you need, young lady? I can help recommend a doctor."
The maid ignored her, turned to Xinran, and asked, "Miss, what should we do now?"
Xinran thought for a moment and said, "We are friends of Dr. He. Today we not only want to see a doctor, but also want to meet Dr. He. Please inform him."
The young waiter then asked, "Alright, may I ask your surname, young lady?"
My daughter's name is Xinran.
The maid spoke up directly, and the shop assistant responded and turned to find He Jiuniang.
But as soon as he turned around, his respectful face instantly fell, and he muttered under his breath, "He's just an actor! If he were really Dr. He's friend, Dr. He would have given prior notice! Who are you trying to fool? Humph!"
When they arrived at He Jiuniang's place, the young shop assistant relayed the words of the master and servant to her verbatim. Upon hearing this, He Jiuniang said, "I don't have such friends. I've said before that I don't treat difficult and complicated illnesses. If they insist on making me see them, then I can only pay according to the fee standards for difficult and complicated illnesses, and I'll have to wait in line properly."
The young waiter instantly felt satisfied, gave a thumbs up and said, "Dr. He is brilliant! This is how you deal with people who want to curry favor!"
In fact, some difficult and complicated diseases are actually quite easy to treat. Sometimes He Jiuniang would prescribe medicine based on the family's situation. Poor families might not necessarily spend a lot of money after seeing a doctor, but for people like Xinran who were obviously there to inquire about the situation, she had to charge more.
He Jiuniang was amused by him and said, "Go quickly, there are still so many patients waiting."
The young man left cheerfully. A patient who overheard their conversation couldn't help but remark, "There are all sorts of people these days. They even managed to curry favor with Dr. He just to see a doctor!"
"Yes, Dr. He isn't stupid, what was he thinking?"
"Dr. He is already exhausted from working all day, and he still has to deal with these people. If you ask me, he shouldn't charge according to the standards for difficult and complicated cases. He should charge several times the price!"
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These people didn't shy away from talking about He Jiuniang, and they weren't saying anything bad about her anyway, which He Jiuniang actually enjoyed listening to.
The young waiter approached the master and servant again, but this time his attitude was not as pleasant. He said in a dry tone, "Our doctor He said that she doesn't know any Miss Xinran. If it's just a common ailment, you should go see another doctor. If you want Dr. He to see you, then you'll have to pay according to the fees for difficult and complicated cases!"
Xinran clearly hadn't expected He Jiuniang to be so disrespectful, so she softened her tone and said, "It was my fault for not being clear earlier. I was recommended by Master Qin to see Doctor He. If you want to charge according to the fees for difficult and complicated cases, that's fine too. I just want to see Doctor He."
The young waiter nodded and said, "Same here. Then please go and join the queue, otherwise you definitely won't get a turn today. You'll have to come earlier tomorrow!"
After saying that, he ignored them and went to attend to the other patients.
"Girl, this He Jiu Niang is too much of a bully! We already said that Second Master Qin sent us, and she still doesn't give us any face!"
The maid complained unhappily, but Xinran's face didn't show much displeasure; on the contrary, she felt quite relieved.
Qin Jian went to the theater every day for her sake, so he didn't believe that Lu Baichuan wouldn't mention it to her when he got back, and he also didn't believe that He Jiuniang hadn't heard of her name. Since Lu Baichuan and Qin Jian didn't get along, He Jiuniang wouldn't have any good feelings towards Qin Jian either.
Now that He Jiuniang is not treating her out of respect for Qin Jian, it is enough to show that there is indeed a fierce competition between Lu Baichuan and Qin Jian.
This would make it easier for her to implement the next step of her plan.
"Okay, that's enough. Go and get in line for me, or we won't get a turn today."
As she spoke, she gave her instructions in a soft, gentle voice, and coughed weakly twice.
Actually, she was faking it when she met Qin Jian yesterday, but today, in order to see He Jiuniang, she really stood in the courtyard all night and successfully caught a cold. Right now, her head is dizzy and she feels very uncomfortable.
There were already many patients today, and He Jiuniang hadn't had a moment's rest. Some of them hadn't been in serious condition before and had been taking medication and observing, but were back for a follow-up visit. Others were people from out of town who had come seeking medical help after hearing about the situation. He Jiuniang tried to see them as quickly as possible to avoid making them come back empty-handed.
Furthermore, the staff registered all the people who lined up all day yesterday, and they will receive priority treatment today, along with a discount on their consultation fees, as compensation for them.
Even so, they were busy until sunset.
He Jiuniang stretched and asked, "How many people are outside?"
"There are twelve or thirteen left!"
The young apprentice counted the numbers in his hand, then whispered in her ear, "That girl is number nine."
He Jiuniang nodded and said, "That'll be soon, we'll be able to go back for dinner in a little while!"
Actually, you can eat at the clinic, but He Jiuniang still wants to go back and eat with her children at home. After all, she has been busy and has very little time to spend with her son.
"I'll arrange it right away!"
The young apprentice went out to call out numbers. He Jiuniang stretched her neck and felt a little sore. She asked Lu Baichuan to massage it for her that evening.
"Oh no, someone has fainted!"
Suddenly someone shouted, and chaos erupted outside. Then a shrill female voice rang out: "You heartless clinic! Our young lady is so seriously ill and you won't treat her! You're all black-hearted bastards! Do you know who our young lady is? If you offend her, your clinic can just wait to go out of business! Hurry up and let our young lady see a doctor!"
The young apprentice went over to take a look and found that it was the young lady Xinran who had fainted, and the one shouting over there was her little maid.
By this time, there were hardly any people left in the clinic. There were two or three people queuing up with the other doctors, and more than ten people queuing up with He Jiuniang. The little maid's commotion was loud enough for everyone present to hear, and they all gathered around to see what was going on.
Upon hearing this, the young clerk in the clinic immediately said, "Oh dear, young lady, why are you talking nonsense? I told you before that Dr. He's clinic is crowded. If you're in a hurry, you can go see another doctor. But if you insist on seeing Dr. He, you'll definitely have to wait in line. Look at all the people ahead of you. They're also in a hurry to see a doctor. We can't let you cut in line, can we?"
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