This day, the stock of Chinese medicine at home was running low, so Er Zhu went to town to buy some.
However, after visiting several Chinese medicine shops, Er Zhu couldn't find any suitable medicinal herbs. It wasn't that the shops didn't have what he needed, but rather that the medicinal properties of these herbs were too weak!
"Right, I can go check with Old Wang!"
Er Zhu, feeling bored, was on his way back when he suddenly remembered Old Wang, from whom he had bought He Shou Wu last time.
He recalled that Old Wang's Chinese medicine shop was quite large, and the quality of his medicinal herbs should be good!
Lost in thought, Er Zhu found himself at Old Wang's shop before he knew it.
"Bao Ling Tang, a rather nice name!"
Er Zhu looked up at the antique plaque in front of the Chinese medicine shop and smiled.
Splash!
As Er Zhu took a few steps, he suddenly heard the sound of water. He looked up to see a plump man holding a large wooden basin, splashing water outwards.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly, otherwise, he would have been soaked to the bone.
Looking at the foul-smelling water in front of him, Er Zhu frowned slightly.
"You, go play somewhere else. Don't stand here and disturb our business!"
The plump man saw someone nearby and was about to apologize, but when he saw Er Zhu's country bumpkin appearance, he waved him away irritably.
Today was truly unlucky. Before even opening for business, he encountered a penniless country folk!
"I am your business!"
Seeing the plump man's arrogant demeanor, Er Zhu said as he walked inside.
Er Zhu had encountered too many people like this, who bullied others with their status, and he had long grown numb to it. To him, it wasn't even worth getting angry with such a person!
It was like being bitten by a dog; should a person bite the dog back?
If so, what was the difference between a person and a dog.
"My master hasn't woken up yet. Wait at the door for now!"
Hearing Er Zhu's words, the plump man was taken aback, thinking Er Zhu was here for treatment. He pointed to a few chairs by the door and said.
Just a patient, and so arrogant.
He'd definitely charge him extra later to see if he'd still be so arrogant!
"I'm not here for treatment. I'm here to buy Chinese medicine."
Er Zhu didn't even glance at the plump man. After dropping these words, he walked further into the shop.
"Stop right there. With your rags, you want to buy Chinese medicine? Can't you die without showing off?"
"Buying Chinese medicine? He probably doesn't even know how to write the words 'Chinese medicine'!"
Seeing Er Zhu becoming increasingly arrogant, Pang San couldn't take it anymore. He put his hands on his hips and shouted at him.
It was one thing to be a poor country bumpkin, but to be so arrogant and pretentious!
"Get lost!" Pang San's repeated taunts made Er Zhu a little angry. He looked at Pang San with clear, cold eyes.
Although his tone was calm, it still made Pang San shiver.
Instantly, the atmosphere around them became tense!
"Pang San, what are you shouting about so early in the morning?"
From upstairs, an elder's voice broke the tense atmosphere.
Pang San clasped his hands in a gesture of respect and angrily shouted up to the second floor, "Master, there's a damn fool causing trouble. Don't worry, I'll send him away!"
After saying this, Pang San turned and glared at Er Zhu with a dark expression:
"Get lost quickly, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
Pang San's eyes were filled with rage, his teeth gritted as if he wanted to tear Er Zhu to shreds!
Old Wang walked to the window and glanced downstairs. With just one look, he was stunned!
It was the young man who had sold him the He Shou Wu a few days ago!
Although that He Shou Wu wasn't particularly valuable, Old Wang had been impressed by Er Zhu's ability to diagnose illness with just a glance!
This young man was a rare genius in traditional Chinese medicine!
"Young man, you've finally arrived!"
Just as Pang San was about to continue his threats, he suddenly heard Old Wang's voice from the second floor.
His voice even seemed to carry a hint of anticipation!
Master was actually looking forward to the arrival of a country bumpkin!
This was unbelievable!
A flicker of shock crossed Pang San's eyes as he looked at Er Zhu in disbelief.
"Old Wang!"
Er Zhu cupped his hands and bowed to Old Wang upstairs.
"Master, you... you know him!" Pang San, having recovered from his shock, swallowed hard, pointed at Er Zhu, and tentatively asked.
"Pang San, hurry up and make some tea. This is my distinguished guest!"
Old Wang frowned and poked his head out to yell at Pang San.
Pang San's face turned pale with fright, and he quickly moved aside, clearing a path for Er Zhu.
Distinguished guest?
Oh my god, he was truly unlucky today. He had run into trouble right from the start!
Thinking about what he had just said, Pang San grew more and more fearful, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Master already disliked his poor aptitude, and now he had offended his distinguished guest. Would Master disown him!
Thinking of this, Pang San wiped his forehead, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.
"You brat, have you gotten brave? You dare to speak ill of my distinguished guest!"
Just as Pang San was in a panic, his ear suddenly hurt from Old Wang's angry roar.
"Master, I was wrong! I'll never do it again!"
Pang San winced in pain, clasped his hands together, and repeatedly begged Old Wang for mercy.
"Take your things and get out!"
Old Wang couldn't be bothered to listen to his pleas. He roughly twisted Pang San's fleshy ear and then forcefully pushed him to the ground.
The sound of fat rubbing against the floor was like a sizzle. Pang San felt as if his back was about to catch fire, but he dared not utter a word.
"Master, please don't chase me away. I'll accept any punishment if you don't chase me away!"
Ignoring the pain, Pang San knelt before Old Wang, kowtowing and begging for mercy.
At this moment, his heart was filled with regret.
If he could have a do-over, he would have enthusiastically welcomed this young man!
"Are you apologizing to me? Were you mocking me just now!"
Old Wang frowned, and his anger flared up instantly. As he spoke, he kicked Pang San aside.
His medical skills were lacking, and his character was even worse. He truly regretted taking such a foolish disciple!
"Big brother, I was blind and foolish. Please don't hold it against me, okay? It's all my fault!"
Hearing this, Pang San immediately changed direction, begging Er Zhu for forgiveness while slapping himself repeatedly.
In a short while, his plump cheeks swelled up like a pig's head, but even then, Pang San dared not stop!
He had no choice. Who told him he had offended his master's distinguished guest!
"Old Wang, this is the list of Chinese medicinal herbs I need. I want the best of everything!"
Seeing that blood was already seeping from the corner of Pang San's mouth, Er Zhu took a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Old Wang.
Although Pang San's actions today were excessive, this punishment was enough for him.
He only hoped that Pang San would learn from this lesson and not look down on people with his snobbish eyes in the future!
"Thank you! Thank you!"
Seeing Er Zhu change the subject, Pang San clasped his hands together and mumbled his thanks repeatedly.