Chapter 402 Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road
Chen Xuan looked at Divine Doctor Lu with a playful gaze, "Divine Doctor Lu, your little calculation is quite clever, isn't it?"
Divine Doctor Lu's expression shifted slightly.
While it seemed Divine Doctor Lu was having his grandson, a young divine doctor like Lu Jian, serve as labor at the clinic, his true intention was to learn medicine from Chen Xuan. If he could grasp even a fraction of Chen Xuan's skills, Lu Jian would benefit immensely.
Young Divine Doctor Lu blinked, finally understanding.
His intentions exposed, Divine Doctor Lu blushed and, gritting his teeth, said fiercely, "Mr. Chen, as a Chinese medicine practitioner, Lu Jian's hands are needed for taking pulses. I'll break both his legs right now to appease you."
With that, Divine Doctor Lu picked up an iron rod lying on the ground.
"Hit me!"
Lu Jian clenched his fists, his brows furrowed, his teeth clenched tight.
Divine Doctor Lu raised the iron rod and swung it with all his might towards Lu Jian's leg. This one blow would likely shatter Lu Jian's leg.
Lu Jian abruptly closed his eyes, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.
Just as the iron rod was about to fall, a hand shot out, firmly grasping Divine Doctor Lu's arm.
"Mr. Chen... what are you doing?"
Divine Doctor Lu turned and saw Chen Xuan, his eyes widening in surprise.
Lu Jian slowly opened his eyes, looking at Chen Xuan with confusion.
"The clinic still needs staff. If Lu Jian's legs were broken, it would be inconvenient for him to stay at the clinic," Chen Xuan said with a faint smile.
Divine Doctor Lu was stunned for a moment, then his old face flushed with immense joy, trembling with excitement.
He hadn't been this happy even when he received an invitation to the National Medical Celebration.
"Mr. Chen, what do you mean?"
Lu Jian scratched his head, not understanding.
Divine Doctor Lu, enraged, kicked Lu Jian's knee, "Mr. Chen wants you to stay at the clinic to atone. Why aren't you thanking Mr. Chen quickly?"
Lu Jian instantly understood what was happening and knelt before Chen Xuan, filled with gratitude, "Thank you, Mr. Chen!"
Chen Xuan nodded slightly.
Then, Divine Doctor Lu turned to Chen Xuan with a face full of apology, "Mr. Chen, now that this incident has occurred, it may cause reputational damage to Renxin Clinic. How about this: we can renovate the Renxin Clinic and rename it according to your wishes, and then reopen?"
Chen Xuan shook his head, "No need. That would be too troublesome. Justice lies in people's hearts, and time will prove everything."
Divine Doctor Lu was stunned, looking at Chen Xuan with admiration, "Well said, justice lies in a benevolent heart. I, Lu Chengfu, have learned from you! A great physician with a benevolent heart!"
If Divine Doctor Lu had previously admired Chen Xuan's medical skills, at this moment, he admired Chen Xuan's medical ethics.
At such a young age, not only was his medical skill outstanding, but his medical ethics were also extraordinary.
Truly the demeanor of a great physician!
"Divine Doctor Lu, can we still get membership cards at Renxin Clinic?" someone stepped forward and asked, unable to contain their curiosity.
"Yes, can we?"
"Renxin Clinic's medical skills are too remarkable. We believe in Renxin Clinic!"
Divine Doctor Lu turned and saw a group of people surrounding him, his face instantly filled with delight.
It seemed that the incident that had just occurred had not caused any significant ripples.
"Divine Doctor Lu? Can we get membership cards?" Seeing that Divine Doctor Lu remained silent, the person asked again.
"Yes, yes!"
Divine Doctor Lu quickly nodded and turned to Lu Jian, "Quickly take these esteemed individuals to get their membership cards."
"Yes, Grandfather."
Lu Jian hurried to lead them to process the cards.
"All those who get membership cards at Renxin Clinic today will receive a 20% discount!"
Divine Doctor Lu's voice boomed, immediately eliciting a round of loud cheers.
Afterward, Divine Doctor Lu personally accompanied Chen Xuan to sign the contract, and Renxin Clinic officially became Chen Xuan's property.
Looking at the contract bearing Chen Xuan's signature, Divine Doctor Lu's face beamed. He had finally managed to align himself with Chen Xuan.
"Elder Lu, what about that Jinyuan Clinic?"
Chen Xuan casually rolled up the contract, tucked it under his arm, and turned to leave. Suddenly, he remembered something that had happened earlier and asked with a frown.
"To be frank, that Jinyuan Clinic is a newly opened clinic nearby, only a few hundred meters away from Renxin Clinic. Renxin Clinic can be said to be Jinyuan Clinic's biggest competitor."
Divine Doctor Lu's expression wasn't very pleasant as he slowly explained, "To be frank, this month Renxin Clinic has already had two 'staged accidents.' The previous one wasn't as serious, and we paid some money to settle it."
"With Elder Lu's foundation in the provincial capital, can't you deal with a newly opened clinic?" Chen Xuan asked with some suspicion.
Divine Doctor Lu wore a wry smile, "To be frank, this Jinyuan Clinic is an industry of the Liu Group. This Liu Group is one of the three major financial groups in the provincial capital, with extraordinary influence."
"Provincial capital Liu Group? Why does that name sound so familiar?"
Chen Xuan frowned, feeling the name was somewhat familiar.
Divine Doctor Lu slapped his forehead, a look of realization dawning on his face, "Mr. Chen, look at my head. I forgot to tell you such an important matter."
"What is it?" Chen Xuan frowned.
"The proprietor of Jinyuan Clinic is also an old acquaintance of yours."
"Who?"
"Li Hongyan!"
Upon hearing the name, Chen Xuan was also taken aback, his eyes slowly widening.
"Li Hongyan was expelled from the Medicine King's Mansion by the Mansion Lord for persecuting you, Mr. Chen. Upon returning to the provincial capital, Li Hongyan opened Jinyuan Clinic with her niece, Li Jiajia," Divine Doctor Lu explained.
"It truly is enemies meeting on a narrow road."
Chen Xuan gave a wry smile. The provincial capital was so vast, and he hadn't expected to encounter the Li family so soon, and as competitors at that.
If this wasn't enemies meeting on a narrow road, what else could it be?
"Mr. Chen, I know you have a past grievance with Li Hongyan and Li Jiajia. If anything happens, I will remain at the clinic. Please rest assured," Divine Doctor Lu said with a smile.
Chen Xuan cupped his fists, "Thank you for your trouble, Divine Doctor Lu. Regarding the alchemist and the Tai Chi Divine Needle, I will teach you if I have time."
Divine Doctor Lu's face was filled with gratitude, "Thank you, Mr. Chen."
Chen Xuan walked out under Divine Doctor Lu's farewell. He saw that Renxin Clinic already had a long queue, stretching all the way to the main road outside.
"Mr. Chen, congratulations, congratulations!"
Lu Jian, seeing Chen Xuan, scurried over, cupping his fists in congratulation.
"What's there to congratulate?" Chen Xuan frowned.
"Heh heh, Mr. Chen, the incident just now not only failed to cause any adverse effects, but it also served as free advertising for Renxin Clinic. Many patients are coming because of you. Based on current calculations, the income from membership cards alone will exceed one million!"
"Exceed one million?" Chen Xuan blinked.
"Yes, each membership card costs eighteen thousand eight hundred."
Chen Xuan clicked his tongue, "Eighteen thousand eight hundred? That's quite expensive for a membership card?"
"Even so, they are scrambling to get one. These people are wealthy and don't care about material possessions." Lu Jian chuckled, with the expression of a shrewd businessman.
Chen Xuan's heart stirred, and an idea began to form. Although he had already sold pills in the provincial capital, the business hadn't been fully established. Now, he could use the name of Renxin Clinic to expand his pill business in the provincial capital.
He turned to leave but stopped again, looking at the long queue. If Li Hongyan and Li Jiajia saw this scene, they would likely be furious. After all, it must be difficult to bear the pain of lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own feet.
Afterward, Chen Xuan left Renxin Clinic and drove towards the Su family residence.
As Chen Xuan had guessed, Li Hongyan and Li Jiajia were furious. They had intended to seize the opportunity to ruin Renxin Clinic's reputation and force it to close down. However, they never expected it to result in free advertising for Renxin Clinic.
Jinyuan Clinic.
"What? Renxin Clinic not only didn't close, but people are queuing up for membership cards?"
"A young man turned the tide and saved that old lady?"
Li Jiajia, upon receiving the news, stomped her feet in anger in the lobby, her fair and tender face filled with disbelief.