The World's Number One Medical Hall

Chapter Ninety-Eight: Doctor Zhu? Boss?

At exactly nine o'clock in the morning, as the firecrackers that had been hanging high at the entrance of He Ji Restaurant exploded, the red silk that had been covering the signboard, which was personally inscribed by Mo Bai, was removed.

Amidst applause, Manager Chen, dressed in new clothes, stood at the door, beaming with smiles as he repeatedly clasped his hands in greeting to the guests who came to offer their congratulations.

There were also waiters standing on either side of him, constantly carrying stacks of gifts and calling out the gift list as they went in and out.

The crowd of onlookers was already three or four deep.

Laughter and chatter filled the air, creating a truly lively atmosphere.

Mo Bai had already left his stall before the firecrackers went off. Now, standing in a corner, watching the lively scene, a wry smile appeared on his lips: "This is just a simple upgrade ceremony!"

Think about it, when my own renowned "Number One Medical Clinic in the World" opened, all I did was quietly sit down here, and that was considered officially opening for business. Meanwhile, others are so bustling around, yet they've only changed their signboard...

Mo Bai felt a pang of emotion, not out of jealousy, but because he genuinely felt that the brand was being unfairly treated.

There was a time when my brand was so popular that people would welcome me from miles away, no matter where I went.

He was actually a man of few words, but when it came to the two arts of medicine and martial arts passed down by his master, he was never willing to disgrace his master's name and dared to compete with the world!

He shook his head slightly with a wry smile, suppressing his emotions, and stared at the signboard with a profound look in his eyes: "Life is long, and we can always find a way out."

His gaze calmed down, and he returned to his stall. He took out an exquisitely packaged gift box from his drawer and followed the crowd of people giving gifts toward Manager Chen in front of the restaurant.

Although he is now somewhat down on his luck, Manager Chen will not be demanding of gifts, but the proper etiquette must still be observed.

Fortunately, although Mo Bai's finances have been embezzled, he is still a powerful figure, and even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse. He is not so poor that he cannot even produce a decent gift.

When I left the capital, although it was in a hurry, I still brought some daily necessities, such as tea.

The tea he used was all a rare delicacy bestowed upon him by the palace, making it perfectly suitable as a gift.

"Brother Chen, I wish your restaurant a prosperous business and abundant wealth. This is just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it!" Mo Bai stepped forward, cupped his hands and smiled at Manager Chen.

When Manager Chen saw it was him and glanced at the gift box in his hand, he was slightly taken aback: "Brother, what is this...?"

"Of course!" Mo Bai didn't say much, but just smiled reservedly and said softly.

Shopkeeper Chen was well aware of Mo Bai's current predicament, which was so dire that he was willing to risk his life to take in patients like Master Chu to make ends meet, yet he still spent money to send him gifts.

At this moment, Manager Chen looked at the gift box and was truly moved. At the same time, he had a much higher opinion of the character of this young man who was only sixteen or seventeen years old.

"Alright, brother, I'll accept it. You're too kind. Let's talk again later!" Manager Chen reached out and took the money without saying much politeness.

"Then you go ahead with your work, I'll head back to my stall first." Mo Bai nodded and smiled as he took his leave.

Manager Chen opened and closed his lips slightly, intending to invite him inside, but knowing he had something on his mind, he ultimately just nodded.

The gift list was handed to the waiter, who immediately announced loudly: "Six taels and eight mace of top-grade Biluochun tea, from the No. 1 Medical Clinic in the world, Dr. Bai congratulates Heji Restaurant on its prosperous business..."

As the song ended, the previously noisy atmosphere inside the restaurant suddenly quieted down, and many tea lovers paused to look away.

"Top-grade Biluochun tea? Wow, that's tribute tea!"

"Yes, first-class treasures are always hard to find and highly sought after on the market. I've never heard of this Doctor Bai before, yet he has such good stuff in his possession. I wonder if it's this year's new tea. If it is, then six taels and eight mace is quite a lot."

"Hey! Don't you know Dr. Bai? He's the young man sitting outside with his stall when we came in!"

"Oh, the number one medical clinic in the world?"

"Yes, you haven't been here recently. It only opened a few days ago. By the way, Manager Chen mentioned that the signboard today is the calligraphy of this Doctor Bai."

"Oh, is that so? I was just wondering which famous calligrapher was Changqing. It's him! He's so young!"

"I wonder if he has any more of these novelties. If I could buy some..."

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Many people in the tavern started talking about Mo Bai because of this tea.

It's not really about how much money it's worth; the key is that this item is extremely sought after on the market. Whenever it's available, it's always pre-ordered by wealthy and powerful families. Ordinary business people can't buy it even if they have the money.

Mo Bai had never really expected that after sitting there empty-handed for several days, he would attract so much attention just because of a gift he gave.

Manager Chen at the door was also stunned. He hadn't expected Mo Bai to give such a generous gift. Watching Mo Bai's slender figure walk towards the stall, Manager Chen remembered this kindness.

He knew, of course, that Mo Bai was giving such a generous gift out of respect for him.

Back at his stall, Mo Bai sat down, a sense of unease settling in his mind.

Wasn't it said that the owner of Heji Restaurant would be coming today?

Why is it that even though the restaurant has been upgraded, the owner hasn't come to entertain the guests? I glanced at Manager Chen, who was still receiving guests, but he didn't see anything unusual on his face.

Mo Bai couldn't figure it out, but it wasn't really his problem. He was just a little confused, but it wasn't something he needed to ask.

Turning back to look in the direction of Jishi Medical Clinic, I just happened to see a car stop across the street.

Immediately, the figure of Manager Wu appeared at the opposite door, greeting a man in a white silk robe who stepped out of the car.

The distance was quite far, and Mo Bai couldn't see his face clearly, but he could tell that he was about fifty or sixty years old, which was no longer young.

Seeing Manager Wu bowing slightly and speaking respectfully in front of the man, Mo Bai's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes narrowed instantly. He had a feeling that this man must be the Physician Zhu he was waiting for.

Just then, a carriage pulled by two large horses suddenly came along, blocking Mo Bai's view.

Mo Bai thought for a moment, then decided not to wait any longer and got up to go over.

Unexpectedly, when the carriage passed by and stopped in front of He's Restaurant, the man and Manager Wu walked towards them.

Upon closer inspection, Mo Bai realized that the two people were heading straight for the carriage.

There's no rush, so I'll just wait here.

At that moment, Manager Chen, who had been greeting guests, suddenly ran quickly toward the carriage.

A glint flashed in Mo Bai's eyes, and he immediately had a guess in his mind. Could it be that the person sitting in this carriage was the boss that Manager Chen had mentioned?