Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 311 The Study of Mind Analysis, Class Begins!
This wasn't Lu Nanyue's first visit to Jianxin Hall, but each time she came, she noticed something different:

"Little Qing'er, are there more people at Jianxin Hall than when I came last time?"

“That’s right. I told you before that I wanted to teach some people how to read minds. If you have time in the future, you can listen in.” Lin Zhiqing entered the private room with ease.

Lu Nanyue nodded:
"That's quite interesting. However, the Mind-Reading School is so powerful. If you were to pass on this unique skill, what if someone started their own school?"

"Moreover, I heard Xiao Huai say before that you didn't ask those people to pay tuition, but only let them help out at the clinic. You're really at a disadvantage."

Having experienced the Lu Family Medical Clinic incident, Lu Nanyue is now quite adept at business management.

Although she used to allow some impoverished patients to pay their bills, it was always in exchange for medicine of equal value, so she wasn't at a disadvantage.

But Lin Zhiqing is now training others, yet he also has to provide them with food and lodging, which always sounds a bit unfair.

Lin Zhiqing shook her head:
"The people I found are all orphans with clean backgrounds. They also learn some basic medical skills and help out in the shop."

“Now that I have some spare money, it’s not a big problem to set aside a few taels of silver each month to provide them with food and lodging.”

"I am investing in them now, firstly so that they can pass on the art of discerning the mind, and secondly so that these people can give back to Jianxintang in the future."

In other words, Lin Zhiqing's approach can be called investing in advance.

The Lin family's other businesses are still under development, with Jianxintang being the main source of income.

But only Lin Zhiqing was proficient in applying the art of judging minds.

Moreover, Lin Zhiqing was busy with the affairs of the Lin family court and found it difficult to concentrate on other matters.

The purpose of training these people is also to alleviate the pressure on Lin Zhiqing, thereby expanding Jianxintang and spreading the study of Jianxin, so that more people can understand the study of Jianxin and what mental illness is.

Lu Nanyue understood Lin Zhiqing's meaning, but one thing at a time, she still felt it was inappropriate: "What if someone like Liu Mang, who understands the art of discerning the mind, appears and becomes your enemy?"

"Nan Yue, you have far too little faith in me." Lin Zhiqing smiled slightly.
“Even if they learn the art of mind-reading, they will never understand it better than I do, so of course I won’t reveal my most secret skills.”

It's like hypnosis.

This was one of Lin Zhiqing's trump cards, and she certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to reveal it easily.

Moreover, hypnosis can certainly be used to cure diseases and save lives if used properly, but if someone like Liu Mang uses hypnosis to achieve their own goals, Lin Zhiqing certainly cannot agree to it.

However, some simple hypnosis techniques are irrelevant.

Moreover, Lin Zhiqing knew very well that it was useless for her to keep the Insightful Mind Technique hidden.

Even without her, there would have been someone like Liu Mang who explored the art of discerning the mind on his own.

She simply played a role in cultural export, gaining an early advantage.

After listening to Lin Zhiqing's explanation, Lu Nanyue nodded in relief: "You always have your own ideas."

“From now on, I will definitely take good care of Jianxintang. The account books of the ordinary clinic next door will be kept separate from those of Jianxintang. I will ask you to check the accounts once a month.”

Lin Zhiqing patted Lu Nanyue's hand: "The patients at Jianxintang are quite special. If you encounter anything you're unsure about, or if the apprentices can't handle a patient's case, be sure to come to me."

“Okay.” Lu Nanyue didn’t dare to delay.

She never knew that a person could be sick not only physically, but also mentally.

After gaining a deeper understanding, she realized this matter was no small thing, so she became even more vigilant. Seeing that Lu Nanyue was already eager to get started, Lin Zhiqing had Chaoyan bring over the account books of Jianxin Hall before speaking:
"To prevent anyone from causing trouble, the ordinary clinic next door still displays the Jianxintang sign, but the accounts are separate. You will receive 10% of Jianxintang's profits each month as compensation for looking after Jianxintang."

As she spoke, she placed two account books in front of Lu Nanyue.

Lu Nanyue was startled. Jianxin Hall was frequented by high-ranking officials and nobles; a ten percent profit was no small sum. She shook her head.

"This is no joke. You've already helped me, why should I ask you to split the profits with me?"

"Even close brothers need to keep clear accounts," Lin Zhiqing said with a slight smile.

She knew that a 10% profit was indeed a considerable sum, but Lu Nanyue was no ordinary person.

Firstly, she should receive some benefits for helping to take care of Jianxintang.

Secondly, she was, after all, a young lady from a wealthy family, and couldn't be dismissed with just some silver like an ordinary shopkeeper.

“We’re closer than brothers.” Lu Nanyue shook her head again: “Zhiqing, I know you’ve thought this through, but you know me.”

“I didn’t open the clinic to make money. Besides, although Xiao Huai paid for the ordinary clinic next door, the person I want to thank the most is you.”

“Xiao Huai and I have already discussed this. We have the protection of Jianxintang, so we can’t let you suffer losses. You will get 30% of the income from this ordinary clinic.”

Lu Nanyue took the initiative and started to share profits with Lin Zhiqing.

Lin Zhiqing had just raised her hand to refuse when Lu Nanyue stopped her:
"Don't rush to refuse. Since you insist, I'll go the extra mile. Jianxintang doesn't need to give me a share; I'll only give you 10% of the profits."

"As before, I will keep the extra money that is sent elsewhere every month."

"That's it!"

Is money sent to another place every month at a fixed rate?

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiqing remembered that Lu Nanyue had mentioned this matter before.

This seems to be a secret between the original owner and Lu Nanyue.

However, at that time she did not want to act rashly, for fear of revealing that she was not the original owner of the body, so she did not ask rashly.

At the time, she also wondered where that "elsewhere" was and why she had to send money there every month.

However, as the Lin family continued to encounter misfortunes, she temporarily put the matter aside.

Now that the old story has been brought up again, Lin Zhiqing's curiosity and desire to explore have been aroused, and her mind is working at high speed.

But after thinking it over, Lin Zhiqing couldn't think of any other possibilities besides the fact that she and Lu Nanyue had jointly opened shops or businesses in other places.

If this matter is left unresolved, it will become a hidden danger. If it is brought up unintentionally in the future and Lin Zhiqing knows nothing about it, then it will be troublesome.

Thinking about this, Lin Zhiqing felt that the time was ripe, so she took the initiative to probe:
"Nanyue, when shall we go over there and take a look?"

Lu Nanyue was busy looking at the account books and casually replied, "You can go anytime you want. If you think about it, it's been quite a while since we last went there."

"How was your day?" Lin Zhiqing smiled. "I've been busy with the Lin family's affairs and haven't been out to see the world for a long time."

Lu Nanyue didn't think much of it and quickly agreed: "Okay, I'll leave right away after I've looked at the ledgers!"

(End of this chapter)