Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 84 Misjudgment

In front of Zhang's house.

The brothers Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling finally rushed back before it got completely dark.

After all, Zhang Luan didn't have many people to assign, and his two sons happened to know where Shen Lu's mansion was, so he asked the eldest and second son to go together to pass on the message to invite him, but they returned empty-handed.

"Second brother, go and tell dad after you go in, I won't go into the room."

Zhang Heling avoided his gaze, looking like he was avoiding him, and kept muttering, "I don't know what Dad is thinking. Uncle Shen is an official after all, how can a commoner like him order him around? Why don't you take a piss and look in the mirror!"

"Brother, how can you say that about your father?"

Zhang Yanling smiled and hit Zhang Heling on the arm: "Dad will definitely beat you up if he hears! But big brother's abilities have improved recently. Not only has he learned to avoid trouble, he has also become very good at making sarcastic remarks. I am ashamed of myself!"

Zhang Heling thought his brother was praising him, and he straightened his chest: "I have eaten a few more years than you, so of course I can see things more accurately than you. Don't think that Dad has been pampering you recently, I will catch up soon, and I will definitely surpass you. By then, it will be me, the eldest brother, that Dad will take out. You are so envious!"

"hehe."

Zhang Yanling was too lazy to pay attention to this stupid brother, so he pushed open the gate and walked in.

When we arrived at the main hall, we saw Zhang Luan still chatting with the two Huizhou merchants, Manager Qin and Li Wuwei. At this time, Zhang Luan was talking about Li Zisheng's personal visit to him in the clinic.

Li Wuwei smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang is a skilled doctor, so it is only natural for him to join the Imperial Hospital. But I wonder what branch of the medical field Mr. Zhang specializes in? Internal medicine, surgery, gynecology? Or acupuncture, moxibustion, massage? Is there anything he is particularly good at?
"It's like this. There are quite a few Huizhou merchants in Beijing, and there are also many dignitaries who have long been dealing with us. If Mr. Zhang is a good doctor, we are willing to introduce him to him, so that both sides can benefit."

Although Li Wuwei still thinks that Zhang Luan is bragging, even the famous genius doctor Wang Ji admires Zhang Luan. So no matter what this person's personality is, eccentric or introverted, at least his medical skills should be good.

If one has a unique skill on the list, he is qualified to gain a foothold in the capital's world of fame and fortune and should enjoy corresponding respect.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Luan did not play by the rules and was humble: "My family's medical heritage is quite complex. I am neither very good nor not very good. I really don't have any outstanding medical skills. The only thing I am a little confident in is vaccinating people for smallpox prevention. After I enter the Imperial Hospital in the future, I will have to study for a few more years before I dare to come out to see patients... Review the old to learn the new, and learn until you die."

Zhang Luan had been bragging all the time before, but suddenly he became humble. The huge contrast between his before and after behavior made Li Wuwei feel as if his moral integrity had been severely trampled upon.

Who the hell is this person?
"Father."

Zhang Yanling appeared at the entrance of the main hall.

When Zhang Luan saw his son, a knowing smile appeared on his face, and he asked proudly, "Is your uncle here?"

Zhang Yanling shook his head: "No, after arriving at the Shen Mansion, their doorman said he needed to go out for instructions. After waiting for a long time, he came back and said that the head of the family had something important to do, so I'm afraid I can't visit him until later."

Originally, Li Wuwei thought that even though Zhang Luan was a bit ostentatious and high-profile, and his personality was too free and easy, he at least had a wide circle of friends and was related to Shen Lu by marriage. He at least had some value and resources that could be utilized, so he was worth making friends with.

Unexpectedly, he refused to come when they sent people to invite him. This revealed Zhang Luan's true colors - he was indeed just an ordinary Confucian scholar who liked to talk big and brag loudly.

"You are the same, Ruxue. If you have something to do today, why don't you come to my house first? Don't you know that I have something important to see him?"

Zhang Luan's face immediately turned stern, and he was obviously in a bad mood.

He was not ashamed of not being able to show his face in front of the Huizhou merchants, but felt that Shen Lu was too "unromantic". Knowing that I was anxiously waiting for the news of the Taishan earthquake, why couldn't you come to my house earlier to deliver a message and calm people's hearts? Is there such a deceitful person?
Li Wuwei saw Zhang Luan's grumpy face, so he quickly stood up and said with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, it's getting late, I really don't dare to bother you any more. I will definitely invite you to my house for a banquet later."

Zhang Luan stood up after seeing this, his eyes fell on Manager Qin, and asked, "Are you leaving now? How about I invite Doctor Wang over... and have a simple meal at home?"

In Zhang Luan's opinion, the only person who could be related to the generous Huizhou merchants was Wang Ji, with whom he had more contact recently. However, even after spending many days together, he and Wang Ji could not be friends. One was deliberately or unintentionally hanging around, while the other was just trying to learn the skills with the hope of benefiting the people of the world in the future. As a result, the two were not on the same channel at all.

If you can't find common ground, you naturally can't become friends.

Shopkeeper Qin smiled politely: "I dare not disturb you any further. I will take my leave first."

"Then please."

Zhang Luan personally escorted the two Huizhou merchants' representatives out of his house and watched them leave in a car. Then he returned to the courtyard in a bad mood. It was obvious that what happened in the past few days had hit him hard.

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Manager Qin and Li Wuwei quickly returned to the Huizhou Trading Company in the north of the city.

Entering the small flower hall in the trading house, Li Wuwei saw that there were no outsiders around, and immediately frowned and said, "Master Qin, what kind of monster did you let me see? It's true that he was born as a student of the Imperial Academy, and it is rumored that he has superb medical skills, but his character is really... It's hard to describe!"

Shopkeeper Qin said with a smile: "Mr. Li is used to seeing those shrewd people in the business world. He may not be used to meeting a student with a conservative personality."

"He's the only one who's old-fashioned?"

Li Wuwei almost wanted to say that he was just a show-off.

Manager Qin suddenly remembered something and frowned, "When we were leaving, we passed by the street corner and saw a carriage of officials heading towards the alley where Zhang's mansion was. Did you notice who it was?"

Li Wuwei disagreed: "In this capital city, there are always officials. When the court is dismissed at night, what's so strange about seeing a few of them on the street?

"Master Qin, based on my many years of experience in judging people, this person is not worthy of his reputation. He is too boastful and not worthy of being on the stage. I am afraid that you will be disappointed..."

Shopkeeper Qin shook his head slightly and said, "It is true that this Zhang Jiansheng can treat smallpox, but it will take time to verify what results he can achieve. As for his eccentric personality, no one is perfect.
"But Master Li, I want to remind you that Mr. Wang, the national medical expert in Huizhou, was wrong about him."

Li Wuwei was very persistent about this: "If he really has the ability, then I am just blind."

As a veteran in the business world, Li Wuwei is very proud of his ability to read people's expressions and judge their behaviour.

Through previous communication and investigation, Li Wuwei was certain that Zhang Luan was just a boastful fool with no real ability. To some extent, his judgment was not wrong. Who would have thought that Zhang Luan had such an awesome time traveler with knowledge far beyond this era as his military advisor?
After bidding farewell to Li Wuwei, Manager Qin left the guild hall and instructed Xu Gong who was following behind him: "The official team we met on the road just now may be heading to Zhang's mansion... Send someone to check and see who they are."

"Got it, Boss. I'll send someone to check it out right away."

Xu Gong was quite efficient in his work. Once Manager Qin gave an order, he would immediately carry it out unconditionally and leave immediately.

(End of this chapter)