Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 68 - 68 68 Replacing the Plaque_1

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Zhou Qiqi kept sizing up Lu Chuan.

In her eyes, there was reluctance, annoyance, but more so shock and disbelief.

After holding it in for a long time, she finally couldn’t help but say, “I didn’t expect you to actually have some skill.

I underestimated you.”

Lu Chuan smiled, “You can actually give compliments, how rare.”

Zhou Qiqi’s face turned red with anger, “What do you mean by that?

Do I look like someone who would look down on others without reason?”

Lu Chuan gave her a look, letting her figure it out for herself.

Zhou Qiqi, with a stern face as if making a great sacrifice, said, “Teach me the 9th Cycle Return to Origin Needle, and I’ll give you that spot.

I’ll only give you this opportunity once, so you should be clear on how to choose!”

Lu Chuan was speechless, “I believe your grandfather is a fair man.”

Zhou Qiqi yelled, “Why are you so clueless about what’s good for you?

I’m letting you teach me, which is giving you face, alright!”

Lu Chuan pursed his lips, “I don’t need it.”

Zhou Qiqi was so angry that she clenched her fists tight.

But in the end, she softened.

She walked up to Lu Chuan and bowed, “I’m sorry, I was just putting on airs earlier.

Forgive me and please give me a chance.

Teach me the 9th Cycle Return to Origin Needle.”

Lu Chuan couldn’t help but laugh, “You really know when to bend and when to stand.”

Zhou Qiqi snorted, “Of course, those who can achieve great things must all be like me.

So, teach me the 9th Cycle Return to Origin Needle.

Once I make it big, I’ll definitely look out for you.”

Lu Chuan rolled his eyes, “I will not teach.”

Zhou Qiqi stomped her feet in anger.

Just then, the office door opened.

Zhou Siming and several other pillars of Cloud City’s traditional medicine circle walked out.

Zhou Siming walked up to Lu Chuan with a smile on his face, “Lu Chuan, we’ve made our decision.”

Lu Chuan took a deep breath, thinking that nine out of ten the spot was for me.

It seems that Old Zhou is still quite reasonable.

“We’ve decided to make you the deputy director of the Medicine Management Office!”

“Then I must thank…” Lu Chuan began to offer thanks, but after reacting, he was instantly dumbfounded, “What, what?”

Zhou Siming laughed heartily, “We’re making you the deputy director of the Medicine Management Office.

What’s wrong?

You don’t want it?

If you wish, I can also give you my position as director.”

Lu Chuan was shocked, thinking to himself that he just wanted a medical practice qualification certificate, yet somehow he ended up being offered the deputy director position?

The Medicine Management Office oversaw all the matters big and small of Cloud City’s medical community, with the director being the top authority and the deputy director as the second in command.

If Lu Chuan became the deputy director, it would be a meteoric rise within Cloud City’s medical community.

“Old Zhou, you’re too kind.

I’m just here to apply for a medical practice qualification certificate, and besides, I am too young.

The Medicine Management Office is perfectly managed with you seniors in charge.

I would rather not,” refused Lu Chuan.

Zhou Siming immediately frowned, “Lu Chuan, you have mastered the 9th Cycle Return to Origin Needle.

You are more than qualified to be deputy director.

And our request is simple.

You teach us the 9th Cycle Return to Origin Needle, and I assure you that as soon as you turn thirty, I will immediately resign and let you take over as director.

How about it?”

Lu Chuan waved his hands quickly, “Old Zhou, my heart is not in this.

Please don’t make it difficult for me.

Even if I don’t take this deputy director position, I can still teach you the 9th Cycle Return to Origin Needle.”

The eyes of the few old men brightened.

Zhou Siming quickly asked, “Really?”

Lu Chuan nodded earnestly.

After contemplating for a moment, Zhou Siming said, “Fine, since you’re not interested in the deputy director position, I won’t insist.

However, if you need anything in the future, you can come to us.

We will definitely help you unconditionally!”

“That’s right, that’s right,” echoed the old men.

Lu Chuan gave a salute, “Thank you, seniors.

Then about the medical practice qualification certificate…”

Zhou Siming hurriedly said, “I will have someone handle it for you right away.

If even you don’t have a medical practice qualification, then we old guys might as well not show our faces.”

Afterward, he made arrangements for Lu Chuan’s medical practice qualification to be processed.

Zhou Qiqi watched from the side with her eyes turning, plotting in her mind, “I’ll wait for Grandpa to learn the 9th Cycle Return to Origin Needle from this guy first, then have him teach me.

Once I’ve mastered it, I’ll astonish everyone and dazzle you all!”

With Zhou Siming’s arrangements, Lu Chuan soon received his medical practice qualification certificate.

He informed Zhou Siming and the others that he planned to open a medical hall and told them to find him there if they wanted to learn the 9th Cycle Return to Origin Needle.

Then, he said his goodbyes and left.

With all the necessary credentials, Lu Chuan and Mu Nanqing tidied up the medical hall, preparing for its official opening.

On the opening day, Lu Chuan set off two strings of firecrackers outside the entrance of the medical hall, considering that as the opening ceremony.

Although there were only Lu Chuan and Mu Nanqing in the medical hall, both were filled with hope for the future.

Lu Chuan sat in the main hall, waiting for the first patient to arrive.

Mu Nanqing was sorting the medicinal materials and dealing with miscellaneous tasks.

Half a day passed without a patient, but an unwelcome group arrived instead.

Fang Miao led a group of doctors from Jerry Clinic, walking in with faces full of mockery.

The group looked around, their eyes not lacking in ridicule.

“Daring to open a medical hall with just two people, you two really have some nerve!”

Lu Chuan glanced at them and said indifferently, “Quality matters, not quantity.

You may have many people, but few of you are truly capable.”

“Kid, who are you saying isn’t capable!” shouted a man.

Fang Miao raised his hand to stop him and looked at Lu Chuan, “Having confidence is good, but haven’t you noticed?

Your medical hall has been open for half a day, and not a single patient has shown up, have they?”

Lu Chuan replied, “The right moment has not come yet.”

The people at Jerry Clinic all burst into laughter.

Fang Miao, with an air of superiority, said, “To tell you the truth, the residents nearby have already lost their trust in traditional Chinese medicine.

They’re not going to come here to see a doctor.”

“In this area, Jerry Clinic is simply the best choice for medical treatment, even better than the hospitals.”

“I suggest you close your doors for good sooner rather than later, or else it’s just a waste of time and money.”

A man laughed heartily, “Closing up shop on the first day, that’s got to set a record.”

Lu Chuan was calm, “It’s precisely because of scourges like you slandering traditional medicine that my clinic has even more reason to stay open.”

Fang Miao’s face turned cold, “The achievements of Jerry Clinic today are built on genuine strength, not like your bragging.

Since you don’t know what’s good for you, we won’t waste our breath.

Let’s see how many days you can last!”

“Let’s go!”

A crowd of them glared maliciously at Lu Chuan.

“It’d be a strange day if someone actually came to this shabby clinic!”

“Wishing you an early closure and that you go home and drink the northwest wind!”

“If you can steal even one patient from us, consider it a loss for me!”

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After the people from Jerry Clinic had left, Mu Nanqing approached Lu Chuan with a serious expression.

“These people are really hateful.

While it’s true that competitors are enemies, there’s no need for them to come over and ridicule like that.”

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “They’re just a bunch of clowns, sister-in-law, don’t take it to heart.”

Mu Nanqing sighed, “But what they said isn’t completely wrong.

It’s been so long, and indeed, no one has come to our clinic.”

Lu Chuan laughed heartily, “Everything is difficult at the start, sister-in-law.

Don’t be so pessimistic, I have a way to change this situation.”

Mu Nanqing’s eyes lit up, “What way?”

Lu Chuan said with a teasing look, “Change the signboard.”

Mu Nanqing was puzzled, “Change the signboard?

The one above our door is just fine, what good can changing the signboard do?”

Lu Chuan said, “You’ll know once it’s changed.”

He spread out rice paper on the table, picked up a writing brush, and began to write with vigorous strokes.

Soon, the four characters for “Hanging Gourd Medical Hall” appeared on the paper.

The writing contained the spirit of serving the world through medicine, and at just one glance, one could feel the compassion, selflessness, and trustworthiness emanating from it.

Lu Chuan took out his cell phone and dialed an advertising shop’s number, “Hello, I’d like to order a signboard.”

Because he paid extra, the advertising shop rushed the order and the next day, Lu Chuan received the signboard he had personally inscribed.

He hung up the new signboard, looked up at it, and nodded in satisfaction.

Mu Nanqing asked, “By putting up this signboard, will people really come to our clinic?”

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “I bet that within half an hour, people will definitely come for treatment.”

Mu Nanqing clearly didn’t believe it, “If that really happens, I’ll do your laundry from now on.”

Lu Chuan smiled faintly, “It’s a deal!”

But just ten minutes later.

An elderly man walked into the clinic.

“Doctor, my stomach has been uncomfortable these past two days, can you take a look?”

Lu Chuan sat down, “Old sir, please have a seat, and I will take your pulse for you.”

He then proceeded to check the old man’s pulse, make a diagnosis, and prescribe medicine.

Mu Nanqing was dumbfounded, “Somebody… somebody actually came in for treatment!”

The elderly man was just the beginning; after Lu Chuan finished prescribing medicine to him, several more people entered the clinic to be seen by him.

By the end of the morning, there was actually a long line of people waiting outside Hanging Gourd Medical Hall.

Mu Nanqing, full of curiosity, seized the moment when Lu Chuan had a break and eagerly asked, “Xiaochuan, how did you do it?

How come so many people suddenly started coming for treatment?”

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “Sister-in-law, if you go outside and look at the signboard, you’ll understand.”

Mu Nanqing walked out the door, stood on the street, and looked up at their own signboard.

When she saw the four characters “Hanging Gourd Medical Hall”, a feeling emerged in her heart that this was truly a place where diseases were treated and lives were saved.

A natural trust arose within her, and the thought, “If I were sick, I would come here,” came to her mind.

“Xiaochuan’s calligraphy has such a strong influence, no wonder everyone is lining up,” she thought.

A smile appeared on Mu Nanqing’s face, and her admiration for Lu Chuan deepened a few degrees.

Jerry Clinic.

Zhang Kaiwen sat in front of the clinic counter, looking a bit bored.

“It’s strange, why are there so few patients today?

Not getting sick is not a good habit.”

That’s when Fang Miao passed by.

Zhang Kaiwen asked, “Fang Miao, how’s it going with Hanging Gourd Medical Hall that opened yesterday?”

Fang Miao said with a smile, “Teacher, don’t worry.

We went to check it out yesterday, not a single person came for treatment.

And this morning, I saw they’ve taken down their signboard.

They might close up shop today.”

Zhang Kaiwen nodded, “The biggest fear is not knowing yourself.

It’s predictable that they can’t keep going.”

Just then, a young doctor ran over in a panic, “Teacher, you have to go see for yourself!

I don’t know what Hanging Gourd Medical Hall did, but everyone has gone there for treatment, they’re lining up, almost ten meters long now!”