My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points

Chapter 942: Chapter 373: Never Forget Those Who Dug the Well, The Vanished Main Ingredient

It was his first time witnessing the wonders of traditional Chinese medicine.

“Haha, there’s nothing unbelievable about it. Many incurable diseases, which are deemed terminal by Western medicine, might not be the same for Chinese medicine. But I’ve also seen many ailments that Chinese medicine couldn’t cure, where Western treatments ultimately saved the patient’s life.”

Elder Chen seemed particularly pleased upon hearing about the improvement in Su Qianqian’s condition.

He burst into hearty laughter on the other end of the phone.

“Yes, yes, each has its strengths, and isn’t the country now promoting the integration of Chinese and Western medicine? My girlfriend has finished her medication, and you only see patients at home on Saturdays. I’m worried that going without medication for four days might worsen her condition. Would it be convenient to visit you a bit earlier?”

Zhou Can politely requested.

For him, money was not an issue.

This visit would certainly involve expressing gratitude to Elder Chen, with a red envelope starting at no less than ten thousand.

Being able to cure Su Qianqian’s illness, no amount of money would be too much.

Elder Chen only symbolically charged a consultation fee of six yuan, akin to giving a free consultation.

“Under normal circumstances, I don’t see patients at other times. You’re a friend of Director Jian, who even called earlier to mention you, praising your character and aptitude in medicine, as well as your deep affection for your girlfriend. I have a good impression of young men with such strong character and am willing to do my best to help you. If you have time tonight, bring your girlfriend to my place at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute’s staff dormitory.”

Elder Chen gave him an address.

Thanks to Director Jian’s many good words for Zhou Can, Elder Chen made an exception for him.

After work, Zhou Can carried a gift directly to Director Jian’s house.

He who drinks the water must not forget those who dug the well.

If it weren’t for Director Jian providing this information and making the connection, it wouldn’t have been possible for Su Qianqian’s condition to see significant improvement.

Director Jian’s house was quite close to Tuya Hospital, just over 300 meters away.

Hongfu Garden Community was a newly built upscale community, priced over 22,000 yuan/per square meter. Moreover, even the smallest apartments in this community were 90 square meters, with three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. Large single-floor units were incredibly spacious, at 180 square meters, priced comparable to general townhouses.

Many people only know that surgeons earn a lot, but are unaware that internal medicine doctors have equally impressive incomes.

Upon being promoted to chief physician, their monthly income rarely falls below fifty thousand.

In addition to being a veteran chief physician, Jian Dong also held the administrative position of deputy director of the department.

Although he wasn’t as powerful as the department director, he still wielded significant authority within the department.

He could receive quite a bit of unofficial income.

During those two months Zhou Can spent in Nephrology, he learned that Director Jian Dong received speaking fees for lectures remarkably higher than his peers.

Insiders knew exactly why.

Nowadays, pharmaceutical companies and representatives have moved past the era of winning over chief physicians through female reps’ companionship and kickbacks. Under strict policy guidelines, both chief physicians and pharmaceutical reps need security.

Imagine the enormous effort spent to win over a chief physician, only to have them investigated shortly after.

To whom would the female rep cry?

Wouldn’t it be for nothing?

Thus, pharmaceutical reps have adapted with safer ways to transfer benefits.

They’d arrange for the company or related units to invite the chief physician for a lecture and then pay them a speaking fee.

This was a reasonable and legal income, subject to scrutiny from all sides.

Chief physicians would accept with peace of mind; companies would offer with reassurance.

Director Jian Dong already had a substantial income, so with a bit of additional unofficial income, it was perfectly normal for him to buy a house here. Older chief physicians buying homes typically didn’t bother with mortgages, often opting to purchase outright.

Zhou Can knew Director Jian’s address because, on one occasion when Director Jian Dong was drunk, Zhou Can had escorted him home, so he was already familiar with the route.

He rang the doorbell.

An older woman with curled hair opened the door.

I wouldn’t call her an old lady because she looked more like a middle-aged woman, with black hair and some wrinkles, but all in all, her appearance was well-maintained.

“Oh, it’s Xiao Zhou! Come in, come in!”

This woman was the wife of Director Jian Dong.

Because Zhou Can had previously escorted Director Jian Dong home, she had a strong impression of him.

“Auntie, is Director Jian Dong home?”

Zhou Can, carrying the gift, naturally wanted to find the man himself.

“Old Jian is out; is there anything you need from him?”

“It’s not really anything urgent. I came specifically to thank Director Jian for saving my girlfriend, and I just brought a little something, please don’t take offense, it’s just my token of appreciation.”

Zhou Can handed over the gift.

“Oh my, why did you bring so many gifts, young man? You shouldn’t have, you shouldn’t have!” The lady waved it off, but her eyes were fixed on the gift Zhou Can was carrying.

“Auntie, you must accept it. This is my heartfelt gratitude toward Director Jian.”

“Oh, how can I accept? Come in and have a cup of tea.”

The lady accepted the gifts while pretending to refuse.

“I’ll visit again another day! I have some matters to attend to today, so I must go! Goodbye, Auntie!”

“Thank you, Xiao Zhou!”

“Don’t mention it!”

Zhou Can waved and quickly left.