Chapter 458: Chapter 219: Saving Two Families, In-Demand Dr. Li (3)

The woman’s thinking is really unusually stubborn.

In order to have a good stepmother reputation in front of outsiders, she lets her husband and his child from the previous marriage become unruly, leaving people speechless.

It’s just like that old saying: poor people often have some hateful qualities.

Li Jingsheng didn’t try to persuade her anymore.

Adults are like that; never try to convince anyone. Otherwise, you will only become enemies.

Busy until the afternoon shift ends, he had treated twenty-three patients in the morning alone—his efficiency had clearly improved compared to before.

"Not bad progress!"

Doctor Xu just threw a line and went off to eat.

He never ate with Li Jingsheng.

Not sure if it’s his character or he dislikes getting too close to colleagues.

After Li Jingsheng finished lunch, since Ou Qinglan wasn’t working during the day today, he didn’t feel like going to the doctor’s office.

Director Mu sent him a flower basket yesterday, so he thought he’d visit Director Mu’s office and thank him in person.

Thinking like this, he headed straight to the office of Director Mu at the respiratory department.

"Who are you looking for?"

A nurse in her thirties asked Li Jingsheng as she passed by.

"May I ask if Director Mu is in the office?"

"He should be!"

"Okay, thank you!"

Li Jingsheng headed directly to Director Mu’s office.

"Oh—I know who you are now, you’re Dr. Li Jingsheng, right?"

The nurse walked a distance then turned around and asked him.

"Yes! I am Li Jingsheng! Miss, could you tell me your name so I can greet you next time?"

Li Jingsheng responded with a smile.

"Gun Qianqian."

The name is full of humor.

For those who don’t know, they might think she’s swearing.

"The surname Gun is quite rare, I only know the Miao Clan seems to have a big clan with this name."

Li Jingsheng was somewhat knowledgeable.

"Hehe, I didn’t expect Dr. Li to be quite well-informed, I really am from the Miao Clan. I have to go to the ward, goodbye!"

She waved her hand.

Girls from the Miao Clan are mostly very enthusiastic, and some places are said to have girls pursuing boys proactively. Then the boy needs to live in the girl’s home and work for three years to win acceptance before marrying the girl.

Li Jingsheng knocked on the door of Director Mu’s office.

"Director Mu, am I disturbing your rest?"

"Oh, it’s Dr. Li! Please come in! I generally don’t sleep at noon, you’re welcome to come every day."

Director Mu was very fond of such an excellent young doctor.

The two had some history together.

Their interactions grew deeper through exchanges.

Li Jingsheng was able to take Doctor Xu as his mentor and learn the real skills of Bone Setting, thanks to Director Mu’s help in building connections.

"You sent me a flower basket yesterday and attended the ceremony personally, I felt honored!"

"No need to be formal with me! How did the opening go yesterday, not bad I suppose?"

"It was alright, at least it wasn’t without any guests."

Li Jingsheng spoke modestly. He treated nearly 70 patients but technically it was 69. The income from diagnosis was more than 3,400 yuan. The total sales of medicines exceeded 40,000 yuan, but with the 5% discount, it was a little less profitable.

Profits were relatively lower than usual.

But healthcare medicines had over 100% profit, allowing a 5% discount, even after deducting commission for well-performing staff, the profit was still considerable.

Li Jingsheng spent over thirty thousand yuan renting and renovating the new clinic site.

Just right to balance the expenses.

Excluding seven thousand for rent from that thirty thousand, the rest was mostly remodeling costs, which could be reimbursed by about twenty thousand.

His personal spending was actually not much.

Of course, you have to give back when helped; Best Medicine gave him a subsidy of twenty thousand, definitely hoping he’d sell more medicine and take more stock.

"Opening a clinic has its rules, losses in the first and second years, breaking even in the third year is a success. Some clinics even need to break even in the fourth or fifth year. You were able to upgrade from a small clinic to hospital level within a year, which is remarkable. Yesterday, I saw many patients and customers visiting, the bustling scenes, wow, even some mid-level hospitals might not compare."

Director Mu didn’t believe what he said about not being without visitors at all.

Some hospitals are strong, earning millions yearly.

Weaker ones might sometimes struggle to pay wages.

There’s really no comparison.

"By the way, your diagnosis skills on respiratory cases are impressive, could you consult on this case?"

Director Mu handed over a case file to Li Jingsheng.

The conversation between doctors often revolved around case diagnosis. If not from the same hospital, they might discuss department business, new technologies, etc.

Typically, they wouldn’t inquire about income.

Unless the relationship was particularly good.

Li Jingsheng loved diagnosing various complex conditions, anything he was good at, he enjoyed.

After a careful look, he began to think seriously.

At this moment, his phone rang.

Seeing it was Director Hua calling.

He quickly answered.

"Dr. Li, why didn’t you come to the doctor’s office at noon?"

"My girlfriend is resting today, so I didn’t go over, instead visiting Director Mu."

"You need a beauty to keep you from running off, huh? Come over quickly; there’s an important case consultation for you to attend."

"Alright, I’ll be right there."

Li Jingsheng had to stand up and apologize to Director Mu, "I need to go to the orthopedics office, I’ve seen the case materials, I’ll message you my thoughts later."

Being a department director, Li Jingsheng certainly had to follow his arrangements.

"Sure! This patient is quite urgent, I’m just worried about misdiagnosis, that’s why I’m seeking more people to help take a look. If you have time, consider it, please."

Director Mu’s remarks were rather accommodating.

If it were not for an unmanageable important case, he wouldn’t have asked Li Jingsheng for help.

Hospitals are like this; performing exceptionally in complex cases once impresses higher-level senior doctors, who will immediately think of this young doctor next time there’s a problem.

Li Jingsheng now demonstrated considerable abilities, and several departments in the Second Hospital valued him highly.