I opened a clinic in the Abyss World

Vivian's salary last month was over 50,000 copper coins. If she works hard enough, she might be able to earn that salary as well.

His pharmaceutical empire is expanding rapidly, starting with Jenny's 10,000 orders of moisturizing serum; the future looks promising.

This small workshop with only five or six people certainly cannot meet production needs.

Vivian is currently an apprentice of Adolf and the chief surgeon at the clinic. She is also about to be promoted to a novice mentor, so she is too busy. It is only right that the apothecary workshop should reduce her workload appropriately.

Although Adolf didn't say it explicitly, the way he looked at Vivian when he lifted a corner of the carriage curtain to look at her last time he brought her back was a bit off.

The look in someone's eyes when they want to kill them cannot be hidden.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. Vivian's talent amazed Adolf, who went to great lengths to take her on as his apprentice.

Such a talented girl has a bright future, and for him to keep her locked up in the clinic and workshop like a beast of burden is really... a huge bargain.

So, you still have to get the original shares.

He profited from Vivian's misfortune and now even her master's status is inferior to his, making him unshakeable.

However, with the recruitment of these trainees, the shortage of staff at the medical clinic will be alleviated to some extent, and Charlotte should give her more time to realize her talents.

Vivian was, after all, a human girl, and not born with a lifespan of 800 years.

If she can't make good use of her existing talent and extend her lifespan through her strength, then he, as her boss, will truly be guilty of a grave sin.

  

Charlotte finished a large bowl of fish balls, but still no other customers came to buy them.

Ino looked quite sleepy, but since Charlotte and the others were sitting there, he felt embarrassed to continue dozing off, so he forced his eyelids open and tried to stand up as straight as possible.

"Ino, right? I'm Charlotte. Your aunt Betty sent us to find you." Charlotte put down her spoon, stood up, and looked at Ino.

Ino looked at Charlotte with some surprise: "Huh? Did Aunt Betty send you to see me about something?"

"I have a clinic in the Abyss. I was invited by your High Priest to come to the Elf City to select medical students. Your aunt recommended you to me, and I think you are quite suitable. So I would like to hear your thoughts on whether you would like to come with me to the Abyss near Kalva to learn to become a doctor," Charlotte explained.

"You mean, let me become a doctor..." Ino stared blankly at Charlotte, feeling as if she had misheard something.

Throughout her life, apart from her father being injured and receiving treatment at a clinic, she had never had any connection with the word "doctor."

Suddenly a human tells her she can become a doctor, which sounds like a scam.

"That's right." Charlotte nodded firmly.

Ino glanced at Lois, whose aunt Betty was Lois's personal bodyguard, and the saint was also the high priest's apprentice. If Charlotte was lying, she would expose her immediately.

Lois smiled and said, "Sister Ino, what Dr. Charlotte said is true. He is an excellent doctor who once saved my life. The High Priest invited him to the Abyss to recruit medical apprentices. There are only four spots available, and Betty asked me to recommend you for a try."

Dr. Charlotte believes you are a suitable candidate; you should seriously consider it. The training period is three years. After three years, you can return to the Elf City's clinic to work as a doctor.

This time, Ino was truly stunned.

Lois holds a unique position among the elves. She lives in the temple with the high priest and is deeply loved by the elves. She does not lie.

So the human in front of you is truly an excellent doctor, who even once saved the saintess's life.

Now he wants to take her as his apprentice, giving her the opportunity to become a doctor in three years.

doctor!

This is a profession that enjoys extremely high status in the Elf City.

Moreover, they have extremely high incomes and live in the center of the city in beautiful detached wooden houses.

Becoming a doctor is definitely her dream job, and also a shortcut to escape her current busy life.

"But..." Ino's eyes dimmed, and she said in a low voice, "I'm sorry, I can't leave the Elf City. I still owe 430,000 in loans. If I leave, they will cause trouble for my father. His current health condition can't withstand any more hardship."

"I know about your debt situation. Give me the list of debtors, and I will personally go to them and ask them to extend the debt for three years. The temple will pay the interest for these three years and guarantee that it will not cause trouble for your father during this period." Lois looked at Ino and said solemnly, "But I have one condition: after the three-year period, you must return to the Elf City to work as a doctor. This is considered an investment by the temple in you."

"Thank you." Ino's eyes lit up as she looked at Lois with gratitude.

Then, she looked at Charlotte, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Doctor, please forgive my rudeness and abruptness, but what kind of income will I have three years from now?"

Is talking about money vulgar? No, not at all! This is the real world and life!

Charlotte appreciated her authenticity, just like he had back then, prioritizing money above all else. He smiled and said, "Your income in three years will depend on your abilities. If you work hard enough, you should be able to earn enough to pay off this debt during your three years in the Abyss. Learning from me is free, and if you can demonstrate your value, you'll also receive corresponding income rewards."

After a moment's thought, Ino made his decision: "I am willing to follow you to the Abyss to study medicine, but please give me some time to deal with these things and explain the situation to my father."

"No problem, give me the address. We'll set off for the Abyss tomorrow. You just need to take care of things today." Charlotte nodded, appreciating her decisiveness.

Ino took the pen and paper Charlotte handed him and wrote down an address and a list of debtors.

"See you tomorrow then." Charlotte put away the address.

"Thank you," Ino said sincerely.

"Goodbye, Sister Ino. Betty will be very happy to hear this news." Lois put away the list of creditors, smiled and waved to her, then quickly followed Charlotte.

"You said she could earn all her debts in three years, is that true? Or are you just trying to reassure her about going to the abyss?" Lois asked Charlotte, following beside her.

Charlotte smiled and said, "I just paid the staff of our clinic a couple of days ago. Vivian, who is in charge of performing surgery and concocting potions, received more than 50,000 copper coins. If Ino has a good talent for concocting potions, perhaps this time can be shortened."

"I see." Lois was somewhat surprised. Although she didn't have a very accurate concept of money, she knew that fifty thousand copper coins was not a small amount.

Since that's the case, there's no need to worry about Ino's debts. When she comes back in three years, she may truly be debt-free.

From Lois's statement, Charlotte could see that Benjamin valued and supported this matter. As long as they were chosen by him, the temple would eliminate their worries, allowing them to go to the Abyss to study medicine with peace of mind.

Of course, this is also a way to win people's hearts.

Three years later, Lina will inevitably return to the Elf City for the sake of her younger brother and sister.

Ino was in the same boat; for her father's sake and to repay the temple for its support, she had to return to the Elven City.

Of course, this had no impact on Charlotte, as it was part of his discussion with Benjamin.

Once the trained doctors are capable of working independently, he will establish a new medical clinic in the Elf City, allowing these doctors to directly enter the workforce.

This clinic will provide the residents of Elf City with affordable and high-quality medical services. Doctors will earn a reasonable salary, and the clinic will earn a share of the profits, creating a win-win-win situation.

"There's only one spot left. You chose really quickly." Lois said with some emotion, but she didn't seem particularly happy.

"The Elf City is full of talented people, which is why it's so easy to find someone. Even if you just grab someone off the street, they won't be too bad," Charlotte said with a smile, and she meant it sincerely.

In the Abyss, most of the people you see on the streets are clumsy adventurers. Finding a skilled and patient medical student is not so easy.

But the Elf City is different; elves roam everywhere, and he can choose freely, selecting the most nimble, optimistic, and motivated among them.

Taking such trainees home is both worry-free and convenient.

Moreover, with Lois by her side, it's like having the temple's endorsement, perfectly avoiding some melodramatic misunderstandings and making the success rate extremely high.

There's one spot left. If all goes well, we can send it out this morning, pick up the students tomorrow, and then return to the Abyss.

The peak period after the Red Moon Night is these two days, and he can imagine that Vivian must be cursing him to death behind his back these two days.

After strolling through the food street, I was quite full, but I couldn't find a suitable person to deal the cards with.

"There's a flower and bird market nearby, want to take a look?" Lois suggested. "They have lots of beautiful flowers and pets there."

"Okay, let's go take a look." Charlotte nodded. He could tell that Lois really wanted to go; she seemed to really like those little things.

After passing through several streets and alleys, we turned into a flower and bird garden. Dozens of flower shops and pet shops lined both sides of the not-so-wide street, and there was even an aquarium.

"Wow, this white-headed parrot is so cool! This rabbit is super cute! And this and this..." Lois looked around like she was in a treasure garden, as happy as a child.

Charlotte smiled and shook her head, walking forward on her own, casually looking around. It was probably unlikely that she would find a suitable candidate here. As for spending money on those trinkets, she might as well have Martha catch one when she got back.

After walking a while, his gaze was drawn to a young elf who was weaving cages in front of a shop selling birds and animals.

The young man was quite handsome, wearing faded cotton clothes, with exceptionally long and beautiful fingers, but covered in small scars, and his lips were dry and chapped, probably because he was so busy that he hadn't even had a sip of water.

Several emerald green bamboo stalks were placed at his feet, and a handful of thin bamboo strips were in his hand. He quickly transformed two bamboo strips into a small and exquisite cage, complete with a small door. It was perfect for keeping small creatures like hamsters.

There was already a small pile of identical cages next to him.

A somewhat plump, middle-aged female elf emerged from the shop. She glanced at the pile of small cages and said in a rather unfriendly tone, "Alright, that's enough. Make some more birdcages, but make them sturdier. If a customer's bird escapes, you'll have to pay for it!"

"No problem, don't worry, I guarantee it will be sturdy." The young man looked up and smiled sincerely. He put down the cage he had already made and began to chop bamboo again to make a birdcage.

"Have some water." An elven girl came out with a glass of water and handed it to the young man.

The young man looked up at the girl, took the water from her, and said with a shy smile, "Thank you."

The girl smiled shyly, and their eyes met, creating a rather harmonious and beautiful couple.

"What are you looking at? You're like a toad trying to eat swan meat! Our Eve is going to marry into a wealthy family. Forget about it, kid. Finish your water and get back to work!" The fat elf was furious and grabbed the girl's hand, pulling her into the shop.

The girl turned to look at him, her eyes filled with helplessness and sorrow.

The young man watched her being led away, but could only sit there helplessly, sighing softly as he continued chopping bamboo with his head down. His profile, with his head bowed, revealed a deep sense of helplessness.

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, never underestimate a young man's potential." A voice rang in his ears.

The young man was slightly taken aback and looked up at the person who had come in.

He stood there against the light, making it difficult to see his face clearly at first glance, but he appeared tall and imposing.

"Young man, do you want to change your fate?" the man asked again.

The young man slowly stood up, looking at the man in front of him with some surprise—a high-quality human male.

Charlotte smiled at him: "You like that girl, but her mother disapproves? That's alright. She just doesn't appreciate your skills. But I think you have potential. Would you be willing to study medicine with me?"

"Studying medicine?" The young man looked at him with surprise, thought for a moment, and said, "It's a bit impolite, but... bro, are you sure you're okay with this?"

It's fair to say that this young man was quite polite.

Most people might say, "Dude, are you crazy?"

"Who are you! What are you doing here? You're delaying his work, can you afford to compensate me?" The fat boss seemed to have heard their conversation and rushed out of the store, looking at Charlotte warily.

Humans are quite rare in the Elf City; most are members of merchant caravans who deliver goods and then come out to stroll around and have fun. They are not the target customer group.

The female elf charged forward fiercely, startling Charlotte. Her aura was so strong, it was directly proportional to her weight. No wonder the young man was so timid; he would have been scared too.

However, since the other party didn't attack directly, it meant they still had some basic civilized principles. Charlotte then mustered her courage and said, "It's clear your daughter has feelings for him quite a bit. Why are you being so aggressive? Maybe in three years, he'll be someone you can't even reach?"

"Huh? Three years! Even if you give him thirty years, what can a cage weaver like him do? My daughter is so beautiful, she's going to marry into a wealthy family, so he should just give up on that idea!" The fat elf raised his eyebrows and glared, spitting out a mouthful of saliva.

The young man lowered his head meekly, not daring to respond or refute. His hand holding the knife trembled slightly, showing that he was trying hard to control his emotions.

What can I do? I only got this meal because it was a gift from someone. I only have some skill in weaving cages. The market for selling pets among elves is not large, and there are many experienced craftsmen competing for this job.

Just as the landlady said, Eve, such an excellent elf, is not something he should aspire to.

She should marry into a wealthy family and become a rich wife.

If she followed him, she would only be able to squat at people's door to weave cages, suffer scorn and insults, and not even dare to talk back. She could only silently endure it. No one would want their daughter to suffer like that, right?

Charlotte was annoyed by the snobbish fat elf and immediately retorted, "Don't underestimate him. This young man is strong, skillful, and calm. If he can find a good job, he will surely achieve great things in time. He might be a good match for you."

"A good match?! And a decent job too?" The fat elf's voice trailed off as he sized Charlotte up and down, mocking, "And what are you? A human, coming to our elven city to spout nonsense, aren't you just a stinking smuggler?"

Charlotte's temper flared up instantly; when it came to swearing, he was no match for this fat elf.

"Never mind, big brother." The younger brother tugged at Charlotte's sleeve.

Although the man seemed a bit off, it was clear he was protecting himself. The younger man was touched but didn't want him to get too involved.

Firstly, humans are outsiders in the Elf City, and they usually don't fare well in conflicts with the locals.

Secondly, he still needs to do business with this shop in the future. The money for the cages he made today hasn't been settled yet, and he'll have to rely on this payment for the next few days.

"Kid, I advise you to watch your step and not meddle. On this street, I decide who gets work and who doesn't. With just one word from me, he won't get a single job here." The fat elf looked at Charlotte and the young man arrogantly and said angrily, "Now that I'm not happy, you and this kid can pack your things and get out of here. I don't want the cage anymore; I'll find another guy to make it. And don't ever show your face on this street again, or I'll beat you every time I see you!"

"Mother, please stop talking..." Eve stood in the shop, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Go back inside, don't come out here and embarrass yourself." The fat elf turned around and gave her a cold glance, ordering her.

Charlotte frowned. This fat elf had such a big mouth, full of local superiority, it was disgusting.

The deliveryman turned pale, which meant that all his hard work that morning had been for nothing. Not only would he not get his money back, but he would also never get any business on this street again.

Most importantly, he probably will never have the chance to see Eve again.

Life, which was already difficult, suddenly became even more hopeless.

He looked at Charlotte beside him, but couldn't muster a single word of resentment.

No one in his life had ever stood up for him or spoken up for him, and he was just a stranger.

The owners of the flower and bird market looked down on him, thinking he was just a cheap cage weaver who made hundreds of cages a day and earned a hundred or so copper coins.

But the man said that he was young, strong, skillful, and had potential.

"Alright, brother, let's go," the young man said, speaking softly to Charlotte.

He put down the knife in his hand and began to tidy up the small cage he had made.

The shop owners and customers nearby peeked out to watch the commotion, but no one said a word.

The audience seemed to fuel the fat elf's desire to perform. Hands on his hips, he continued his relentless barrage: "You outsiders! You should be grateful to be allowed into the city. You deserve a living, so don't try to climb the social ladder. Do you think you can even dream of such a thing? It's because of outsiders like you that Elven City has become so crowded, filthy, and incredibly stingy. You've completely disgraced the elves!"