The Negotiation

Chapter 42. As for making house calls, Su Fuling naturally had no objections. She was currently short on Merit Points, with her pockets empty and not a shred of security.

But thinking that a group of people had already booked a spot for treatment before even getting injured felt a bit odd. After some thought, Su Fuling still opened the examination function.

After all, it was a group; at least knowing what weapons the other side would use would be good. Maybe she could do more protection like last time and prevent serious injuries.

Moreover, as a doctor, she needed to know in advance what injuries the other party might suffer, so she could prepare treatment tools in advance, to avoid being flustered and delaying treatment. [Patient Name: Chen Shan; Gender: Male; Main Condition: Qi and blood deficiency; Patient Symptoms: Spontaneous sweating, occasional dizziness and blurred vision; Predicted Condition Change: Today at 11:36, gunshot wound to the right chest.]

'...' Harbor City was this chaotic, even using such things. Su Fuling's eyes widened. Actually, she had seen them before; her hometown used to have a militia, and her grandfather would bring one when going up the mountain to gather herbs, worried about encountering wild boars.

Su Fuling had even touched them. But such things injuring people... Su Fuling had truly never seen that. This was a tricky matter.

Fortunately, she checked; otherwise, she might be unprepared and delay treatment. Su Fuling said, 'You were already in poor health, and you'll be even weaker as noon approaches.

Be more careful, and it's best to guard against gunshot wounds. This place should be quite chaotic, right? If a fight really breaks out, this kind of weapon might be used.

If you really get such an injury, don't come to me; I have no way to treat that kind of wound.' Such wounds required an operating table. Her place really couldn't handle it.

Chen Shan was about to leave when he heard this suggestion and his expression tightened. He hadn't expected the Longhu Association to invest so heavily.

It seemed this negotiation would be very difficult. 'Thank you, Doctor Su!' Su Fuling shook her head, 'It's all just my speculation.

Whether you listen or not is up to you.' She knew Chen Shan hadn't listened because he was still a mission target. It seemed some dangers really couldn't be avoided.

Su Fuling looked at him again and found that this time the patient's condition change prediction column showed that at 1:25 he would be injured in the left arm. Oh, it seemed he had listened and gone back to do some protection, thus changing the original injury.

So if someone listened, the injury would change. Previously, Su Fuling had also used this to predict good and bad fortune for people, but either they didn't listen or nothing happened.

This was the first time she saw a change like Chen Shan's. Su Fuling silently noted this change. She thought this could be used to treat people in the future.

Could she observe changes by setting treatment plans? That would give her a chance to trial and error. Su Fuling was in a good mood, so she reminded, 'Also protect your arms and legs.' Chen Shan nodded solemnly, 'Thank you for the reminder, Doctor Su.' Seeing no change, Su Fuling knew this couldn't be avoided.

She didn't remind him further. When Chen Shasha returned, Chen Shan was just leaving, taking his morning tea with him. Chen Shasha quickly came over curiously to ask Su Fuling, 'Doctor Su, how was my brother's check-up?' Su Fuling said, 'His previous injuries haven't healed, so naturally his complexion is bad.' Chen Shasha was anxious upon hearing this, 'No way, my brother won't get hurt like that Auntie with the fracture before, will he?' She had witnessed Doctor Su's power.

Su Fuling couldn't lie to her, so she could only comfort, 'I've already warned him.' 'That's good, my brother is very smart, he won't be as foolish as that Auntie.' If she didn't have to work here, she would definitely go back to the Sifang Association. Chen Shan returned to the Sifang Association and immediately called Wen Shu.

He shared the information he knew. Of course, he didn't expose Su Fuling; instead, he said he had heard that the other side was preparing to bring this weapon.

Wen Shu had originally not planned to meddle in the younger generation's affairs; after all, in the underworld, hacking each other was not unusual. But using guns meant they were out to kill.

And in such a negotiation setting, it showed the other side had no sincerity at all. 'I'll make arrangements. You take precautions yourself.' Chen Shan said, 'I will, Wen Shu, you also need to be careful.' Wen Shu said, 'I'm not old yet.

You did very well this time, very meticulous, knowing their plans in advance. Young people should be like this.' Chen Shan said, 'It was all luck; I don't know if the information is accurate.' 'Being careful never hurts.

Alright, I'll go make arrangements.' After hanging up, Chen Shan felt that knowing Doctor Su was the luckiest thing in his life. For this outing, Chen Shan naturally had everyone wear protective gear.

These were things he had spent a lot of money on. The brothers didn't like wearing such heavy clothes, especially since the weather was still a bit hot.

But under Chen Shan's orders, they had to wear them. Was it really that tense? Someone immediately proposed going to worship Lord Guan.

Chen Shan thought to himself, he should go worship Doctor Su. When the two branches of the Sifang Association that were mobilized this time gathered, Huang Bao saw Chen Shan and rolled his eyes.

He walked over and said, 'Wen Shu said you have information that someone is going to use guns? Is the information true?' Chen Shan said, 'You can choose not to believe it.

Anyway, it's not me who will get hit, as long as you don't drag me down again.' Hearing this, Huang Bao was a bit embarrassed. He knew the other was referring to the last time he had dragged him into being slashed.

Both of them still hadn't healed from their injuries. Huang Bao said stubbornly, 'Of course I believe it, I'm just asking.

How are you so well-informed? My Henchman are useless.' Chen Shan said, 'Not just useless, last time they sold you out, didn't they?' The reason Huang Bao had been targeted for slashing last time was because someone had sold his whereabouts in advance.

It was precisely the Henchman under Huang Bao. Those Henchman had no loyalty to Huang Bao and even disliked him, because Huang Bao had a bad temper and often took his anger out on everyone.

When someone had benefits, they naturally sold him out without hesitation. Huang Bao was even more embarrassed. He felt that since the slashing incident, he had completely lost face in front of Chen Shan, a junior.

If he made things difficult for Chen Shan again, the elders would call him ungrateful. Huang Bao snorted and ignored Chen Shan.

When Wen Shu came out, the two quickly went up to greet him. Wen Shu waved his hand, 'A Shan, ride in my car, let's chat.' Huang Bao, looking sour, got into the car behind.

This negotiation was Wen Shu's last time standing up for the younger generation before leaving Harbor City. Originally, this matter wouldn't have involved him, but before he left, someone attacked his juniors on the day of the banquet, which was a disrespect to him.

If he didn't show his face, he would lose face in front of the younger generation. In the car, Wen Shu said to Chen Shan, 'The Longhu Association is indeed dishonest.

They prepared some big guns, planning to force me to hand over the Sifang Association's business shares to them before I leave. They really think I'm old and can't manage things anymore.' Chen Shan looked worried, 'Wen Shu, we haven't prepared anything today.' Wen Shu said, 'Don't worry, I've called in outside help today.

I called a friend at the Police Station and told them someone is going to have a gang fight.' Chen Shan: '...' Harbor City was very strict about this now; if these things were found, they would arrest people. Even if the people were released later, the weapons would be confiscated.

'This, won't it break the rules?' Wen Shu waved his hand, 'They were the ones who broke faith and violated the rules first. Why should our people fight them?

When necessary, we are good citizens. In life, you need to know how to adapt. You're young, you need to learn to be flexible.

Rules are rules, but what's in your hand is most important. Having a good relationship with the Police Station is also a kind of support.' Wen Shu added, 'And I've arranged for A Cheng and others to ambush nearby.

If the police can't arrive in time, they will come in to support.' Chen Shan nodded. Seeing that Wen Shu had arranged everything so well, he naturally had nothing to worry about.

At the Yau Ma Tei Su Clan Medical Hall, Chen Shasha was a bit distracted, 'I wonder how my brother is doing. I heard he's going to a banquet today.' Zhao Facai, of course, knew the truth.

Hearing this, he said, 'Why don't you just stay by your brother's side? Why come be an apprentice to my master?' Hearing Zhao Facai's words, Chen Shasha gave him a look, 'Don't think I don't know what you're thinking.

I'm staying, and I'm going to learn Doctor Su's skills.' Zhao Facai laughed, 'Do you know what skills my master has?' 'Doctor Su is good at medicine. I'll learn medicine well and help my brother in the future.' Zhao Facai smiled, suddenly relieved.

No one was competing with him to learn the master's unique skills. Su Fuling said, 'Keep your voices down.' She was seriously taking a pulse for someone.

The two immediately dared not speak. They secretly looked at Su Fuling and saw that she was solemnly taking a pulse. Opposite her sat a middle-aged man with a worried expression.

'Doctor, can you treat me? I heard your medical skills are very good and you offer free consultations, so I came specially.' Su Fuling said, 'Wait a moment, let me think of a treatment plan.' Since her reputation had been getting better, not only had the number of patients increased, but also the number of difficult and complicated cases.

Previously, Su Fuling couldn't cure them, so she advised some patients to leave. Now that she had discovered another use of the System, she wanted to try it.

Although it wasn't like the examination function that could see changes in the condition at any time, as long as she prescribed medicine and the patient was willing to take it, after she wrote the prescription, she could see whether the patient was still her target.

If not, it meant the prescription was correct. And this function could be combined with the disease case books she had been reading recently.

Chinese medicine emphasizes one person, one disease, one prescription. Su Fuling was not short of prescriptions now, but she was unsure about the dosage and usage.

Now, she felt she could try adjusting the prescriptions from those cases. Of course, there was a limitation: the case had to have this disease.

If not, it was useless. And this man's disease, Su Fuling happened to have an impression of. She compared it; the symptoms in the book were the same as this man's.

Su Fuling said, 'Since you came specially, you are willing to take the Chinese medicine I prescribe, right?' The middle-aged man said happily, 'Doctor, are you saying it can be cured?' Su Fuling said, 'I can only say I have some confidence and can give it a try.

But it requires cooperation. If you don't take the medicine, I can't do anything.' The man immediately said, 'As long as I can afford the medicine, I am willing to be treated.' He had no other options now.

Previously diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, he had been hospitalized for a month and spent a lot of money without being cured. His family couldn't afford it, so he moved back home.

He had thought about just enduring it, but when he heard there was a doctor here who treated people for free, he came specially. Su Fuling said, 'Your condition is called Liver Cirrhosis With Ascites.

The medicine I'm prescribing is called Softening Liver And Resolving Symptoms Decoction.' The middle-aged man didn't understand, but he knew the doctor's diagnosis was correct. Seeing the man had no objections, Su Fuling began to write the prescription.

But after writing it, she observed the patient. Seeing that the patient's symbol hadn't changed, she modified the data according to her speculation.

She modified it eight times before finalizing the dosage. When she saw the symbol on the man change, Su Fuling breathed a huge sigh of relief.

It really worked! Su Fuling's face showed a relieved smile. The male patient was a bit puzzled, 'Doctor, why did you scribble and change it several times?' Su Fuling said, 'This is called clinical differentiation.

I need to adjust the prescription to best suit your symptoms. Go back and take three doses, then remember to come back for a follow-up; I will adjust the dosage for you.' The patient didn't have high hopes but decided to give it a try.

After all, he was still young and had a long future; he hoped to recover and continue working, rather than becoming a useless person despised by others. When the male patient took the prescription, Su Fuling heard the sound of Merit Points being credited: 'Merit Points +10.' Su Fuling: '...!' No wonder the System had increased the Merit Points required for upgrades so much; using the System well really made earning Merit Points easy.

But Su Fuling didn't have time to be happy; she quickly lowered her head to record the condition and write down her understanding of it. Based on the dosage adjustments just made, she had some understanding of the disease.

She began to ponder under what circumstances to increase or decrease the dosage of each herb. Seeing Su Fuling's happy expression, Zhao Facai was a bit puzzled.

She had treated someone for so long without charging a cent, and the patient left with a prescription. Yet the master was beaming with joy.

In the morning, when Ms. He came with her whole family to pay for a check-up, the master wasn't this happy. But Su Fuling soon realized she was celebrating too early, because seeing more difficult cases increased the consultation time.

And not every patient with a difficult disease was willing to take a prescription that she had modified several times. If they didn't take the medicine, she couldn't know if the prescription was correct.

It was a waste of time. Fortunately, Su Fuling had a good attitude and was easily satisfied. She felt she had found a new opportunity for practical learning: she could save people, learn, and earn Merit Points all at once.

Around eleven o'clock, the people in line took their number cards and went home. Since the afternoon was free, everyone was in no hurry.

Su Fuling had just finished her work and was drinking tea when Doctor Gao's face appeared again. He still looked a bit haggard, as if he hadn't slept well.

'Doctor Gao, you're here again,' Su Fuling said curiously. Gao Yingjie said, 'Doctor Su, I wanted to ask about yesterday's check-up...' Su Fuling said, 'What, was the check-up result wrong?' 'No, it was too accurate...

Luckily I didn't drive yesterday. On the way to the hospital meeting, there was road construction.' Su Fuling said, 'See, driving while fatigued really doesn't work.

Doctor Gao, you must remember that in the future.' 'Doctor Su, how did you know I might encounter danger while driving?' Su Fuling said, 'Fatigue driving is very dangerous; isn't that medical common sense? Doctor Gao, why do you have such a question?' Gao Yingjie: '...But you also said it would be in the afternoon...' 'Oh, because from my analysis of your body, if you happened to go out in the afternoon, you would definitely be very dizzy, so you needed to be extra careful.' Gao Yingjie was dumbfounded.

He had been agonizing over this all night, and it was just that? Su Fuling didn't give Doctor Gao time to think more. Compared to patients, peers were harder to fool.

She quickly asked, 'Doctor Gao, when do you have time? We could also exchange medical knowledge?' Gao Yingjie didn't have the energy now.

He felt he was a bit neurotic, and this state was very bad. He had already made a fool of himself in front of Su Fuling and didn't want to do it again.

He even thought about finding some difficult disease in the hospital, something worth discussing. 'I'll contact you in a few days.' Then Doctor Gao looked at his watch, 'It's noon.

How about I treat you to a meal, Doctor Su? Regardless, you helped me a lot yesterday.' Su Fuling smiled and said, 'Not today.

I promised someone I would prepare for a house call.' She also looked at the time; it was already 11:20.