Rebirth: My Healer Wife Owns Superpowers Chapter 218

Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Leaving

“Everyone passed before the Divine Doctor and received a token. Then, they visited the consultation desk corresponding to their token number. If anyone is unwilling or fails to follow the rules, they may leave now!”

The villagers didn't know what had happened; they just obediently did as they were told.

Different from the previous queuing, this time the process was much faster.

The people almost received a token as soon as they faced the distributor, and then it was the next person's turn.

In no time, three to four hundred people had all received their tokens.

Then, Qi Yue instructed Shen Zikuang to place tokens in front of each consultation desk.

She was number 1, and the other four physicians were numbered 2, 3, 4, 5.

Those who received the number 1 felt overjoyed, while those who got the other numbers felt unlucky as they too wanted the Divine Doctor to consult on their cases despite it being a free clinic.

Qi Yue had already recognized what the villagers were thinking; she didn't rush to start the consultations but instead took the time to explain.

“Those who got the number 1 token, pay attention. Your conditions are more complicated, thus I will personally see to your cases. The others need not worry–the prescriptions for the medications all come from my hand and will surely cure everyone.”

Upon hearing this, those who had received the first token could no longer feel happy, while those who received other tokens immediately showed delight and queued up for their consultations.

Qin Zhongyu was right in his conjecture.

Qi Yue, since her childhood under the guidance of her old traditional medicine mother, had learned face diagnosis and Qi Observation. After being reborn in this world and drinking plenty of Spiritual Spring Water, her abilities in these areas had become even stronger. That's why she could determine the correct diagnosis for each person and assign the most suitable doctor for them at first glance.

Doctor number 2 was skilled in treating illnesses caused by damp-cold, thus Qi Yue assigned mostly those types of patients to him.

Patient number 3 was patient and meticulous, very friendly towards children and the elderly, hence those who received number 3 were the elderly, women, and children.

In essence, Qi Yue's principle was one: even though it was free, every villager who came should receive the best possible treatment.

Following these operations, consultation efficiency was clearly improved, and the ready-made medications flowed out of the warehouse like water.

On the morning of the third day, Shen Zikuang came to the medical clinic early and saw that the number of villagers on the street had increased again, which made him somewhat uneasy.

He hurriedly found Qi Yue and discussed his thoughts with her.

“Miss, let's not have other doctors join the free clinic today, shall we?”

“Why not?” Qi Yue was curious.

Shen Zikuang said with some difficulty, “After two days, half of our ready-made medications have been used up. If we see all the people today, our medications will be nearly gone.”

“It's fine. There probably won't be any more patients coming in the next few days. Just have people ramp up production.”

“That's not it, Miss.” Shen Zikuang hesitated, “Last night, all the major pharmacies from Dongjiang came to ask for collaboration, and our orders are now booked until the end of the month. I guess in a few days, pharmacies from the surrounding County Governments will also come, and it's difficult without any medicine!”

Qi Yue, however, was indifferent to this.

“With such good results, this free clinic should continue even more. With the reputation among the villagers, our ready-made medications will soon cover all of Beiyuan. Next, your focus should shift to managing the pharmaceutical factory. Tomorrow when I leave, I will give you some materials to study with the Shopkeepers, and train more pharmaceutical workers.”

Seeing that Qi Yue hadn't grasped his intention to save the ready-made medications, Shen Zikuang didn't say more.

“All right, I will take note.”

As he turned to leave, Qi Yue called out to him.

“Shen, the steward.”

Shen Zikuang, thinking Qi Yue had changed her mind, immediately turned back, “Miss, whatever you command.”

Qi Yue just smiled slightly.

“I know you are worried about the subsequent cost issues, rest assured, I am not taking the three million with me. It will be left to purchase medicinal materials.”

She glanced at the bursting crowd outside the medical clinic, her beautiful brows knitting together.

“Look at those villagers, half of them are in tattered clothes. If it wasn't for the free clinic, they might never come to get treatment until the day they die. We can save a large amount of silver by cutting down on consultation opportunities, but their lives would be lost.”

“We have to make money, but we must also take care of people's lives!”

“We are merchants, yet what we deal with are lives. If we only think about making money, we lose even the most basic humanity!”

Shen Zikuang was deeply moved, feeling somewhat ashamed.

For decades, he had been selling medicinal materials to pharmacists everywhere, making a fortune, without ever considering the implications for people's lives.

But this young woman, only eighteen years old, not only possessed a business acumen far beyond his, but also harbored a grand ambition to benefit all under heaven!

A wave of excitement surged in his heart, and for the first time in his life, he felt a profound passion for philanthropy and serving the people.

Merchants can be benevolent too!

“Yes, young lady!”

After three days of offering free medical care, the folk still lingered, reluctant to leave, and some even brought their local specialties, asking Qi Yue to accept them.

“Divine Doctor, I heard you're about to leave soon, please accept these tokens of appreciation!”

“Divine Doctor, please don't go, stay in Dongjiang!”

Some held steamed buns in their hands, others presented wild berries picked from the mountains, and amidst the crowd, an old grandmother even brought a bowl of noodles.

Qi Yue was deeply touched by this scene.

Although she loved bright gold and shimmering silver coins, receiving these bare-hearted tokens softened her heart and brought tears to her eyes.

She suddenly remembered a saying her father had left her– “One who isn't compassionate cannot be a doctor.”

In this chaotic and different world, although she couldn't treat the bad and the good alike or assist everyone, she would try her best to maintain a compassionate heart and save the lives of the ordinary people as much as she could.

That night, back at Linjiang Pavilion, Qi Yue packed up her belongings, ready to leave early the next morning.

Mrs. Zhang had already moved to stay at the medicine factory, but she came back that night specifically to help her pack and even bought many things for her journey.

Actually, Qi Yue didn't have much to pack; with the space, a simple collection was all it took.

Of course, she couldn't say this to Mrs. Zhang, so she just listened to her chatter.

“Young lady, I truly wish I could follow you and serve by your side. Going back alone, how inconvenient will it be for you?”

“Young lady, I bought crispy biscuits with red bean inside. Take them for the road.”

“Mrs. Zhang, if you're worried, come back with me. You can carry these things, but I definitely won't carry so much.”

Qi Yue looked like a shopkeeper who was throwing off responsibility; she certainly wasn't about to carry any baggage, as it would affect her image!

Mrs. Zhang spoke earnestly, “That wouldn't do, I understand why the young lady left me behind. I must learn quickly to return sooner to serve at your command.”

However, Qi Yue laughed, “In the future, stop referring to yourself in that old servant way. Once the new factory in Longnan County Government is built, you'll be the head housekeeper. Calling yourself an old servant would make others laugh.”

Yet, Mrs. Zhang still continued to take it seriously.

“Why care about what others say? In front of the young lady, I will always be an old servant.”

Seeing her determination, Qi Yue let her be.

Mrs. Zhang, seeing that Qi Yue refused to carry much, entrusted all the baggage to Qu Wei.

Early the next morning, Qi Yue mounted her horse, hands-free and rejuvenated, while Qu Wei carried a package on each side and even had one hanging around his neck, his usual fan forcibly tucked into his belt.

Qi Yue couldn't help but laugh aloud, causing Qu Wei some difficulty in mounting his horse.

“Pfft… Big brother, why are you carrying so much?”

Qu Wei glared at her irritably.

“You tell me, it's thanks to someone who is good at being a hands-off shopkeeper! These two large packs are yours.”

“If you're unhappy, you don't have to carry them.”

Qi Yue casually dropped that remark and took the lead towards the city gate.

This comment almost made Qu Wei grind his teeth, but he still spurred his horse to follow her.

“Yueyue, aren't you waiting for Shen Zikuang to see you off?”

“Not waiting.”

What was there to see off; it's not as if it were a life-or-death farewell. At the latest, she might come back next year.

At that moment, it was still not fully light outside. As they left the city gates, they both hesitated for a moment.

At the city gate stood three men and one woman, led by the siblings Qin Zhongyu and Qin Lingwei.

Chapter end

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