I'd rather let the medicine on the shelf gather dust than see people suffer from illness.
This is what the old man often taught the two brothers.
When Li Yong's clinic opened, he didn't inform anyone from the past. Only Li Chuan, Song Hanzhang, and Song Zihan came by to deliver a flower basket, as a gesture of goodwill.
However, this place truly is a prime Feng Shui location. Even as a traditional medicine clinic, business boomed.
Li Chuan and Li Yong wanted some leisure, but leisure wouldn't come their way!
Especially when Li Chuan came to help, his reputation took off immediately with just a little effort!
In just a week, they had used up all the stock of medicinal herbs in the cabinet!
"Chuan, I'm planning to go to Yong City in the south to check on some herbs. This time the quantity is quite large; it might take about half a month. Feel free to open the clinic if you want, or not, it's up to you," Li Yong said.
"Brother, since I have nothing else going on, I might as well help you look after the shop," Li Chuan replied with a smile.
Going to school was a waste of time, staying home was boring, and with Yang Xin'Er overseeing the projects on West City's old street and Nine-Headed Mountain, he was temporarily free.
"Alright, I'll come back once I've settled things." Li Yong patted Li Chuan on the shoulder, and then added, "By the way, the thing I asked you before, put some effort into it so your sister-in-law can have a big, healthy baby soon."
Li Chuan: "..."
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That day, Li Chuan arrived at the clinic early.
After school started, Song Hanzhang had to go to work every day.
Song Zihan also had to go to school, which left him a bit bored at home.
And after sitting in the clinic for a few days, he gradually started to enjoy the clinic life. To legitimately sit in at the clinic, he even had Song Hanzhang help him obtain a medical license.
Besides, the clinic's landlady, Wang Xiaoqi, was very friendly to him and brought him a lunch of love in various forms every day.
Of course, an afternoon nap after lunch was also a crucial part of the routine.
After opening the clinic doors, Li Chuan prepared to welcome patients.
Recently, his reputation here had skyrocketed; the surrounding residents all knew a Little Divine Doctor had arrived, who could cure diseases without medication!
If he could use massage and acupuncture points, he wouldn't use silver needles; if he could use silver needles, he wouldn't prescribe medicine. In any case, medication was the last resort.
In just one morning, Li Chuan had already treated over ten patients. Since all were cured with massage and acupuncture and no medicine was prescribed, not a cent was earned.
But he didn't mind not being able to prescribe medicine because the medicine cabinet had been almost emptied out recently.
Although no money was coming in, money had lost its significance for Li Chuan. What he now enjoyed was the fulfillment of treating and saving lives.
Just when Li Chuan was helping an old man with cervical spondylosis, suddenly, a swarm of people came bustling in from outside, led by several police officers and his old flame, Zhao Qingyao.
Seeing this scene, Li Chuan was a bit taken aback.
Zhao Qingyao, on the other hand, wore a helpless expression.
"Officer, reporter, it's right here! I report that this kid is practicing medicine illegally and must be severely punished!" a middle-aged man squeezed out of the crowd, glaring fiercely at Li Chuan, "This kid doesn't have a medical license, yet he's treating people here! It's irresponsible to the many patients! It's murder! I request the officer to arrest this kid and close down this clinic for rectification!"
At this point, the middle-aged man turned to the onlookers nearby, "Everyone, come see! This kid is practicing without a license! What else could it be but murder? And you dare let him treat you? You've got guts!"
The middle-aged man nearly shouted these words, causing a stir among the crowd. The old man who had been sitting in the chair receiving treatment from Li Chuan was also agitated, "What's a medical license? Why can't you treat people without one?"
"Of course, sir, a medical license is a certificate issued by our government. Only those who pass the medical license exam are qualified to treat people; otherwise, it's illegal!"
Hearing this, the onlookers realized, each a bit flustered. They came here, of course, intending to seek treatment.
But you're telling me the doctor's practice is illegal?
This can't be!
Li Chuan didn't say a word, quietly observing the middle-aged man's performance. In fact, he had anticipated such a situation, just not this soon!
"Officer! The evidence is clear; you must arrest this kid. He must not be allowed to continue his deceit!" The middle-aged man insisted angrily.
"Sir, you claim he doesn't have a medical license and is practicing illegally, do you have any evidence?" At this time, Zhao Qingyao held a microphone, pointing it at the middle-aged man.
"I...what evidence is needed? It's obvious!" The middle-aged man's tone was a bit panicked.
"Of course, evidence is necessary." The officer, looking stern, stated, "In our work, we cannot wrongly accuse any good person, nor let any bad person escape! May I ask this doctor, do you have a medical license?"
The last part was clearly directed at Li Chuan.
Calmly, Li Chuan walked to a nearby cabinet, retrieving a stack of documents from inside.
"These are the documents you want, including my brother's and my medical licenses. Take a look."
As he said this, he placed all the documents on the counter.
"What? You really do have a medical license? You're so young; how could you possibly have a medical license? This must be a fake!" The middle-aged man was relentless.
Li Chuan was growing impatient: "Absurd! Whether a certificate is real or not isn't determined by words. It can be checked on the government's website. Only a fool would use this to deceive!"
One of the officers immediately took out a phone, opened a government department app, and began verifying the information on the certificate. Upon entering the data, Li Chuan's photo, age, and a series of personal information popped up immediately!
With government-issued certificates, there was no chance of it being fake!
The officer then put away his phone and looked at the middle-aged man, "Zhou Dapeng, Dr. Li's information is all legitimate. Your report is invalid."
Zhou Dapeng looked incredulous. He couldn't comprehend how someone as young as Li Chuan could have a medical license!
"That's right, I thought it was strange. Dr. Li's medical skills are so excellent, and he doesn't even charge for treatment. How could he not have a medical license and do something illegal? Turns out it was slander!!" one nearby resident said angrily, clearly dissatisfied with the middle-aged man's antics!
"Exactly, some people have ill intentions. With Li's Clinic opening, I wonder whose interests were affected! Dr. Li's skills are so good; even if he didn't have a license, I'd still want him to treat me!"
"That's right, Dr. Li doesn't even charge us for treatment. Does that count as illegal?"
"Why should we abandon our ancient Chinese medicine for Western medicine and require certificates? It's an attempt to eradicate our Huaxia traditional medicine!"
"This guy is up to no good. Apologize to Dr. Li!"
"That's right! He must apologize! Or he'll be sued for slander! Aspersions! Malicious defamation!"
Many surrounding residents stood up for Li Chuan!