Chapter 32 - 31: Protecting Miss Xu (Part 1)

Chapter 32: Chapter 31: Protecting Miss Xu (Part 1)

Looking at the awkward and uneasy expression on Cheng Qingqing’s face, Xu Jing raised an eyebrow and said, "If you run the clinic like you did before, of course, you won’t make any money."

Cheng Brothers and Sisters: "..."

So, she knew from the start that their clinic wasn’t profitable?

Cheng Xianbai couldn’t help but say, "Then why did you..."

"So, I initially believed your clinic could make money, not because of you, but because of myself."

Xu Jing interrupted Cheng Xianbai’s words with a calm face, without even looking at him, "I said before, if you’re willing to cooperate with me, I can not only revive your clinic but also manage it better than any of your ancestors."

Cheng Xianbai: "!!!"

This woman is indeed ignoring him!

Was it because he didn’t help her when she was treating that woman just now?

How narrow-minded!

Cheng Qingqing also noticed the undercurrents between Xu Jing and her brother and couldn’t help but chuckle, quickly holding it back, and asked, "If Miss Xu has such abilities, why not work alone, why cooperate with a clinic like ours that’s about to close down?"

To Cheng Qingqing, this was like a pie falling from the sky.

Xu Jing silently looked at the sky, unsure how to tell her she couldn’t work alone, mainly because—she was poor.

She couldn’t just randomly pull someone off the street and say she wanted to treat them, right?

She needed a decent place to slowly start her own business.

Secondly, when her strength was insufficient in the early stages, she didn’t want to be too conspicuous; having a legitimate clinic to shield her from trouble was beneficial.

Moreover, in this unfamiliar place, she needed a few reliable partners.

Finally, she just smiled faintly, saying, "In this world, it’s not easy for a woman like me to live alone. Initially, I want to keep a low profile.

Therefore, I have an unreasonable request. I hope that when I diagnose at Xinglin Hall, I can wear a veil until I feel ready to take it off; is that okay?"

This request was indeed peculiar.

Cheng Qingqing was taken aback, curiously looking at the face faintly visible behind the veil.

Xu Jing smiled, saying, "Of course, we are partners now, and it’s impolite not to show my true face to you."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and removed the veil she wore.

Instantly, a face with delicate eyebrows, bright eyes, and white teeth appeared in front of Cheng Brothers and Sisters.

They were stunned.

They didn’t guess wrong; this woman was indeed an exceptionally rare beauty!

Because of her appearance, their small clinic suddenly seemed to shine.

Cheng Qingqing recovered quickly, and as a fellow woman, she immediately understood Xu Jing’s intentions.

With such a moonlike beauty, living alone, how could she not be cautious? How could she not be cautious?

Miss Xu probably had already experienced some troubles because of her looks, so despite having such medical skills, she dared not venture out alone.

Cheng Qingqing, who used to fool around with her older brother in her childhood, developed a tomboyish character. Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of fire in her heart, clenched her fist fiercely, and said, "I understand. Miss Xu can do as she pleases. If you temporarily don’t want outsiders to know you are practicing medicine here, both my brother and I won’t tell anyone!"

Now, she didn’t want to delve into why Miss Xu sought them for cooperation.

She just wanted to protect Miss Xu well!

Cheng Xianbai on the side: "..."

Why does he have a bad feeling that he’ll be the only outsider here in the future?

Xu Jing didn’t expect Cheng Qingqing to have such a righteous attitude and couldn’t help but blink, then smiled as the corner of her mouth curled up, "Then, thank you, Lady Cheng."

Who knows what this girl imagined, but the outcome was favorable.

As she spoke, she put the veil back on, saying, "It’s getting late today, so I’ll take my leave. Due to today’s events, there might be many people seeking medical help in the next few days, either out of curiosity or genuine need.

Just turn them away."

Cheng Qingqing was puzzled, saying, "Isn’t it a good thing that people come for consultations? Why turn them away?"

Xu Jing quite liked this straightforward and decisive girl and patiently explained, "Xinglin Hall isn’t a large clinic, previously sustained by Doctor Cheng alone, serving mainly regular customers. Since Doctor Cheng passed away, Xinglin Hall’s reputation has dropped to the lowest point, and merely that event just now can’t restore people’s confidence in Xinglin Hall.

Therefore, many of the patients coming these days are out of curiosity or to watch the scene.

Of course, if we can treat them successfully, Xinglin Hall’s reputation can slowly recover, but that effect is too slow."

Cheng Qingqing was stunned, looking at Xu Jing with incomprehension.

What does it mean when saying that the effect is too slow? Isn’t it the norm for doctors to build their reputation gradually?

Xu Jing’s mouth curled slightly, saying, "In that case, why not let them remain curious? The more curious people are about the current Xinglin Hall, the more attention Xinglin Hall will receive.

At such a time, any slight change in Xinglin Hall can quickly spread throughout the county."

Cheng Qingqing felt like she understood a bit, "Does Miss Xu have any plans?"

"That’s right," Xu Jing nodded, "In seven days, I plan to hold a three-day free medical consultation at Xinglin Hall."

Free consultation? It’s actually a free consultation!

Cheng Xianbai, who had been quietly sulking, couldn’t hold back his excitement, saying, "Isn’t free consultation something that wealthy families do during charity events? Why would our business-oriented clinic conduct a free consultation! Is there no money to be made?"

However, Xu Jing still didn’t look at him, saying to Cheng Qingqing, "Of course, the free consultation is just a gimmick. Free diagnosis will attract as many people as possible and draw the attention of the whole county.

If we can successfully hold this free consultation, Xinglin Hall’s reputation will be established."

Not only will it be established, but if successful, it might even... it might even overshadow those three large clinics!

Cheng Qingqing finally understood Xu Jing’s plan. She couldn’t imagine what Xinglin Hall would become afterward, but she was sure that Xinglin Hall would undergo an earth-shattering transformation.

She couldn’t help but bite her lip, saying, "But won’t our actions provoke dissatisfaction from those three large clinics? I’ve heard that some small clinics that overshadowed them were suppressed badly.

Also, why set the free consultation for seven days later?"

Explanation would be endless, and Xu Jing could only smile and say, "Don’t worry, I am confident. Setting it for seven days later is because I need to make some early preparations."

The woman’s voice was calm and serene, as if all the worries were beneath her notice.

Strangely, even though Cheng Qingqing hadn’t known this woman for long, she had an inexplicable trust in her.

If Miss Xu says it’s okay, then it should be... okay, right?

Besides, without Miss Xu, their clinic surely wouldn’t survive, so why not trust Miss Xu a bit more?

Thinking of this, she wiped away the last hesitation in her heart, and solemnly nodded, saying, "Okay, I trust Miss Xu."

As the two were talking, Chunyang, who had been silent, suddenly spoke softly, "Miss, it’s getting too late. We are probably unable to make it to the broker’s appointment today.

If we delay any longer, we might not even catch up with Mrs. Fang and the others."

Xu Jing was slightly stunned, turning her head to glance out the window.

She saw the sky outside had begun to darken.

Mrs. Fang and others usually returned to Hutou Village at this time every day.

Xu Jing couldn’t help but frown slightly. Meeting the Cheng Brothers and Sisters today was completely unplanned, and she had also arranged to meet the broker to look at housing in the county.