hotmtlnovel Chapter 130 Calm Introspection: A Win-Win Strategy
Chapter 130 Calm Introspection: A Win-Win Strategy
Chapter 130 Calm Introspection: A Win-Win Strategy
I. Two words enter my heart, inspiring deep thought.
As the clinic hall gradually quieted down, Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming finished tidying up the day's medicinal herbs and retreated to a side room to attend to other chores.
After Murong Fangxiang finished tidying up the herbs in the medicine cabinet, she also walked out of the hall quietly, leaving the quiet space entirely to Chen Shanhe.
Chen Shanhe sat upright on the wooden chair at the consultation table, his back straight, his hands resting flat on the table, sitting quietly without moving.
Last night, Su Wanjing's tender complaints under the lamp echoed in my heart, and today, Murong Fangxiang's insightful and rational advice on the pros and cons resonated with me again and again.
He slowly closed his eyes, his long eyelashes drooping gently, clearing his mind of all distractions, and calmly recalled all the past events.
But from beginning to end, he never calmed down to think about the fellow doctors in the city who relied on practicing medicine and selling drugs to make a living.
He recalled the repeated harassment and disturbances at his doorstep, the indiscriminate slander and defamation by online celebrities, and the polarized public opinion disputes across the internet.
Thinking back to how I, with good intentions and virtuous deeds, have been repeatedly suspected and antagonized, and have unnecessarily attracted countless troubles and disputes.
Su Wanjing's complaints were never about him doing good deeds and saving people, but rather about feeling sorry for his upright nature and the fact that he suffered unwarranted grievances time and time again.
Murong Fangxiang's advice was never about blaming him for having a biased initial intention, but rather about seeing through the advantages and disadvantages of the industry and recognizing the hidden dangers that might follow.
He finally realized that he had acted too simply and extreme in the past, focusing only on a single good thought in front of him, while ignoring the balance of the world.
Focusing only on the suffering of one group of people while cutting off the livelihoods of another group has led to a series of conflicts.
One's original intention is not wrong at all, but if one does not know how to be tactful, does not abide by boundaries, and does not know how to be tactful, then good intentions will only lead to trouble.
As evidenced by the poem
Two kind words have touched my heart.
Old memories resurface.
Only then did I realize that I had gone astray in the past.
Calm your mind and reflect on the dust of the world.
Second, I suddenly realized my mistakes and understood why I had done wrong.
Chen Shanhe raised his hand, his fingertips gently tracing the smooth medical books on the table. His expression was calm and solemn, his heart filled with self-reflection.
He finally realized that although he had devoted himself to studying medicine for many years, he was only proficient in observation, auscultation, inquiry and palpation, and diagnosis and treatment, but he did not understand worldly affairs.
Acting solely on impulse and emotion, being rigid and inflexible, and being straightforward and lacking adaptability ultimately makes one too naive.
He can accurately judge the degree of illness and navigate the world, but he has failed to grasp the bottom line of how to treat people and how to survive in all walks of life.
Poor people need to survive, so they need affordable and reliable medicine and medical care; doctors in pharmacies and clinics throughout the city also need to survive and make a living to support their families.
His previous practice of selling medicine at low prices across the board, which seemed to benefit the masses and do good deeds, actually disrupted the balance of the entire industry.
Stealing all of a competitor's customers and cutting off their daily income is a major taboo in the world, and it is inevitable that people will resent it.
Even if the controversy is quelled this time by official authorization, as long as the rules remain unchanged, the conflict of interest will always exist, and the disputes will never end.
He thought of Su Wanjing, who had been by his side day and night, worrying about him every day, and secretly feeling heartbroken and sad as she watched him get caught up in trouble time and time again.
He thought of the insightful and intelligent Murong Fangxiang, who took care of everything for him, saw through all the advantages and disadvantages, and sincerely offered kind advice.
There are also two apprentices who are diligently studying medicine and make a living through the clinic, relying on their earnings to support their daily needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
Chen Shanhe slowly got up, walked to the courtyard corridor, and exhaled a deep breath of pent-up frustration in the breeze.
All the stubborn thoughts of the past have dissipated, and there is no longer only a single obsession in my heart. I have begun to weigh the pros and cons of all parties and think of a comprehensive solution.
We must never forget our original intention to save lives, we must never forget the suffering of the people, and we must never again arbitrarily cut off the livelihoods of those who work together.
With a moment of self-reflection, he understood the past; with a moment of clarity, he saw the world clearly. He calmed down and began to slowly ponder a perfect plan that would benefit both sides.
As evidenced by the poem
A sudden realization dawns, and one must examine oneself.
Only then did I realize that my actions lacked wisdom and experience.
Do not act impulsively or rashly.
It serves both the human and the spiritual realms.
III. Defining the Boundaries of Medical Practice
Chen Shanhe stood quietly under the corridor, closed his eyes and pondered for a moment. Rules and boundaries slowly took shape in his mind.
He opened his eyes, his expression resolute and calm, and step by step, he set out in his heart all the red lines and rules for practicing medicine and selling drugs in his clinic from now on.
The first step is to strictly control the boundaries of medicinal herb sales, so clinics will no longer sell various herbal decoctions and medicinal herbs for chronic diseases in large quantities.
Only basic, common herbal remedies for colds, fevers, sprains, and emergency hemostasis are kept, for the convenience of neighbors to use in case of emergencies.
The small amount of emergency medicines that are kept are bought and sold at cost price, and no extra profit is made by adding any markup.
The clinic does not stock or sell any prescriptions or medicinal materials for complex diseases, chronic diseases, or difficult-to-treat illnesses; it completely avoids handling them.
After he diagnoses and prescribes medicine, patients can freely go to any pharmacy or private clinic in the city to get their medicine and all the necessary ingredients.
The business of selling bulk medicinal herbs should be completely returned to all fellow doctors, ensuring that everyone has a stable customer base and can earn reasonable profits steadily.
He then set the consultation fee levels, which were fair and moderate, neither extreme nor stubborn, striking just the right balance.
He will always provide free medical consultations to the poor, widowed, and destitute, without charging a penny for the consultations, adhering to his original intention of helping people and saving lives.
Ordinary, everyday families in the city only charge a basic, low-cost consultation fee, practicing medicine at affordable prices and not profiting from the hard-earned money of ordinary people.
Wealthy businessmen and prominent figures in the provincial capital charge normal consultation fees according to the market rates for regular renowned doctors. They do not deliberately overcharge or belittle their medical skills.
In addition, a rule was set for home visits: the doctor would never proactively set a price for the consultation; the patient's family would simply accept a red envelope (cash gift) based on their own sincerity.
Whether the family gives a large or small amount, accept it calmly and naturally, leaving no room for criticism. Uphold the integrity of a doctor, neither humble nor arrogant, and never currying favor with the powerful.
The rules are clear and distinct, and the boundaries are clearly defined. This not only upholds the bottom line of practicing medicine but also leaves room for others in the profession to make a living.
Each party should refrain from overstepping boundaries or intruding on each other's territory, ensuring stable operations for all businesses and eliminating conflicts of interest and contradictions at their root.
As evidenced by the poem
Define rules and boundaries.
Each can make a living in peace, and both can live in peace.
Practicing medicine without changing one's original aspiration
A good grasp of proportion leads to a broad perspective.
IV. Comprehensive and Holistic Approach
With all the rules and boundaries set, Chen Shanhe calmed down and carefully planned all his sources of income and expenditures.
Besides his medical skills, he also possesses a unique and unparalleled eye for identifying valuable items, which brings him substantial profits.
The wealthy and powerful families and collectors in the provincial capital would make special trips to his door to have their treasures appraised and authenticated, with a single fee far exceeding the profits of an ordinary pharmacy for several months.
This substantial income from the appraisal service is stable and substantial, more than ten times the income from ordinary medical practice and drug sales.
The clinic's daily expenses, including rent, utilities, cost of medicines, and wages for Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming's two apprentices, were all reliably covered by the legitimate consultation fees and house call bonuses from the wealthy family.
The income and expenses can easily break even, ensuring stable operation without relying on selling medicinal materials to make a profit to maintain the clinic's operation.
He didn't use a single penny of the large surplus he gained from the treasure for pleasure or extravagant spending; instead, he saved it all up separately.
It is specifically used to subsidize extremely poor and impoverished patients, providing direct financial assistance to those from poor families who cannot afford medical expenses, and helping them obtain medicine and receive treatment.
In this way, all three parties are at peace and content, with no more disputes or conflicts, and everyone can applaud.
With fellow pharmacies across the city, there's a steady stream of customers coming to get their medicine, ensuring a stable and reasonable income. No one will hold a grudge or come looking for trouble anymore.
Ordinary poor people can still see doctors for free, and those in extreme poverty receive special subsidies, so they no longer have to worry about not having money for medical treatment and medicine.
The clinic's master and apprentice live a peaceful life, with stable income and no worries about expenses. They do not rely on low-price competition to steal business, and practice medicine honestly and peacefully.
Once Chen Shanhe understood all the key points, sorted out all the income and expenditure, and established all the rules, his mind suddenly felt clear and everything settled.
Gone are the stubbornness and extremism of the past; now, actions are guided by the overall situation and consideration for all parties involved, resulting in a complete transformation and elevation of mindset and perspective.
From then on, there were rules for practicing medicine, tact in dealing with others, a source of income for making money, a place to do good deeds, and fellow practitioners and people did not compete with or offend each other.
With the righteous path followed and good intentions carried on, the medical community in the provincial capital became harmonious and stable, and no more disputes or disturbances arose.
As evidenced by the poem
Overall budgeting takes into account all employees.
He used all his wealth to help the poor and needy.
A win-win solution has been decided.
May the righteous path prevail and bring peace year after year.