Chapter 2387: with translation of title

2392.2306 pre-surgery red envelope

Guess what Wang Daoshi said. Su Yun hung up the phone, didn't give a direct answer, but kept them guessing.

The two directors and Zhang Weiyu exchanged glances, unsure what Su Yun meant.

Stop making us guess, just tell us. Zheng Ren said.

"It's fake," Su Yun chuckled. "Wang Daoshi said this isn't proper talisman paper—the characters are just imitations, and the tiny flaws show it wasn't made by a professional Daoist."

「……」 (no named)

Even this has its professional aspect; Zheng Ren was left speechless. Still, this is the hometown of Zhang Tianshi—you may not believe in it, but you shouldn't show disrespect.

"Professor Su, many people who drank the talisman water and suffered headaches and fevers ended up fine," Director Xu said cautiously.

He wasn't sure what kind of master the young Di Du professor was looking for, so he spoke cautiously. Backed by Zheng Lao Ban's influence, he didn't launch a strong counterargument.

"Wang Daoshi said it's just a street scam," Su Yun smiled. "The important part isn't the talisman paper or the writing—it's the material used to write the symbols."

The material?

Supposedly, strong animal medicine is dissolved in water and written on the talisman; after burning the paper and drinking the water... it's that potent animal medicine—guess what's in it. Su Yun said.

「……」 (no)

Everyone fell silent.

This scam is utterly simple, yet hidden behind a thin facade it has persisted for years.

"Director Li, just get a cup of the talisman water and have it tested," Su Yun said. "Take it to the animal medicine research institute or the manufacturer—one test will tell you what's in it."

Director Li looked uneasy, but Director Xu said, "Old Li, you don't know anyone at the animal medicine factory or research institute? I have contacts there—getting a test done is easy and won't cost much."

"No, that's not it." Director Li laughed after hearing Director Xu and said, "It's not that we're worried about causing a big scene at home, is it?"

Zheng Ren can't believe that in today's society anyone would believe in talisman water—not just a one-time drink, but drinking it regularly.

Not to mention others, even a ground master like Yan Master, when ill, digs up his own herbs to eat. Regardless of whether he picks the right ones, Zheng Ren isn't a Chinese medicine student, but doing this at least seems somewhat reasonable.

Drinking talisman water is utter nonsense.

"Boss Zheng, the family of the patient undergoing a pancreaticoduodenectomy tomorrow keeps wanting to show their gratitude." Director Li didn't want to keep discussing this, and besides, there were other pressing matters; he then said.

"Thanks? They just expressed it a moment ago." Zheng Ren recalled how the patient's relatives had been polite to him, and as they left, the three sons bowed formally to thank him.

"Boss, feigning ignorance is pointless." Su Yun chuckled, "Director Li, no need."

"No need." Director Li quickly said, "It's just a small token from the patient's family."

"We agreed the surgery live stream would be free, but the family insists on giving flying knife money. Once we accept this payment, we accept it—nothing else is required." Zheng Ren said to Director Li.

"Hmm, back then the family said they didn't care about livestreaming or whatever, but the Flying Knife money still had to be given." Su Yun smiled and said, "This side is too far; coming over once is too troublesome. This time it's for Manager Zhang's face, and it has nothing to do with money."

Zhang Weiyu gave a restrained smile and didn't speak.

Zheng Lao Ban, the patient's family gave me all the money. Li Zhu ren took out a large file bag from the bag.

Really not needed, Li Zhu ren. Zheng Ren said lightly.

Li Zhu ren, Zheng Lao Ban isn't short of money. Zhang Weiyu saw the situation getting a bit awkward, so stood up and said.

Not short of money…… Li Zhu ren felt a bit doubtful.

Whoever comes out to run Flying Knife isn't doing it for the money, right? Otherwise why wouldn't they rest in Di Du on a big weekend, but instead endure the travel to come this far?

If no money is given, who would be willing to come!

Zhang Weiyu saw Li Zhu ren's expression, knew he didn't believe, and said with a smile, "Zheng Lao Ban now has a technique stake in Xinglin Yuan; not mentioning going public and cashing out, just the dividends alone are not small."

These rumors, true or false, after listening to Director Xu finish speaking, Li Zhu ren felt quite envious.

Almost all surgeons can only earn extra money by running Flying Knife. Hospitals with greater reputation charge a bit more. By maintaining good contact with local hospitals, having one or two fixed locations, and going every two weeks, each trip brings in Hundreds of Thousands of Yuan.

This kind of hard-earned money from selling one's labor is also not small; although they work year-round without rest, at least their income level has risen.

But look at Zheng Lao Ban, he directly reached the step of going public and cashing out. Li Zhu ren held that kraft paper file bag, and gave an embarrassed smile.

Just like that. Zheng Ren laughed, "Coming here mainly is to promote TIPS Surgery a bit; Director Xu, if you have time, you can come to my side to study the surgical method together."

Zheng Lao Ban, I wouldn't dare say that. Director Xu, after hearing Zheng Ren's words, waved his hands repeatedly, "This is a Nobel Prize-level technique; if I can learn even a bit, I'm already burning incense in gratitude—how dare I say we should study together?"

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, it was getting late, and Zhang Weiyu busied himself seeing everyone off.

He drove Zheng Ren and company back to the hotel; when leaving, Li Zhu ren took the opportunity while talking to slip the kraft paper file bag into the car, then drove off.

Zheng Ren held the file bag, feeling utterly helpless.

Boss, this is a sincere gift, just accept it. Su Yun laughed.

Generally, sincere red envelopes are usually given through familiar doctors, which can avoid many problems.

Looking at Li Zhu ren's situation, one can tell this is the family's intention. As for what relationship Li Zhu ren has with the patient's family, that's unknown.

Zheng Ren shook his head and smiled, saying, "Manager Zhang, please trouble yourself to send us to the hospital first."

Boss, you wouldn't possibly want to pay the hospitalization fee, would you?

Sure thing, what would we do with their money otherwise? Zheng Ren said. "This kind of thing really gets more troublesome the politer you are, but Zheng Ren has no habit of accepting red envelopes, and his meaning in his words is very straightforward."

Zhang Weiyu had no choice either, and pulled Zheng Lao Ban to the hospital.

After getting out of the car, Zheng Ren had Zhang Weiyu first take Yi Ren and the others back. Su Yun, however, followed and got out of the car directly, and the two followed the signs to find the place to pay the hospitalization deposit.

Boss, you're doing this a bit unnecessarily. Su Yun had always looked down on Zheng Ren's obsession in his heart, and said while walking.

Just like that, after Ming'er finishes the surgery, we'll head back; the patient is already in the late stage, postoperative recovery cannot be cured, being able to live another half year or a year, there are plenty of places to spend money later.

What you say is wrong! Su Yun said contemptuously, "Besides, is it worth fussing over a few thousand yuan? If not, then at this moment we…… you wouldn't want to go look at patients with chorea, would you?"

I've never seen it, whether it's rheumatism or streptococcus-induced, or Huntington's disease chorea, I've never seen it. Based on the symptoms it's possible; after paying the money, go take a glance, then head back to rest.