The property should set up a traditional Chinese medicine clinic!
Pulled aside by the old man to arbitrate, Xu Ning couldn't help but smile wryly.
This is someone else's family matter; how could he get involved?
Although he looked quite robust, he was, after all, getting on in years. It would be better for him to enjoy his retirement.
"Old man, just as your child said, now that you're retired, you should just stay home and enjoy yourself."
"Your child is also filial. If you develop some hobbies, how wonderful that would be."
"Besides, I know you might not like to hear this, but at your age, even if you wanted to work, employers might not dare to hire you!"
Xiao Xu could only chuckle awkwardly, helping the Middle-aged Man persuade the old man.
"I'm not doing any physical labor."
"I'm a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor; I just occasionally see patients, take pulses, and prescribe medicine. How tiring can that be?"
"Besides, while I may not be a grand master, I am somewhat well-known both near and far."
"If I go to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital to practice, I could still earn over ten thousand yuan a month, which would be great for my grandson's overseas studies!"
The Middle-aged Man beside him looked helpless; he just couldn't persuade the old man.
Xiao Xu was slightly surprised to hear that the old man was actually a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor, and by the looks of it, a genuine one, not some quack.
After all, to still be practicing in a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital at over seventy years old, he must truly have quite a reputation.
But there was a problem: the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital and Binjiang Centennial were not in the same district, and the distance was quite significant.
If the old man had to commute between the hospital and the Residential Complex every day, he might not be able to handle it.
Suddenly, a bold idea popped into Xiao Xu's mind.
Why not set up a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic in the Haoding Property Management public building and let the old man practice there?
On one hand, it would solve the current problem; the old man wouldn't have to commute every day, he would have something to do, and with Haoding Property Management staff around, he could be looked after.
On the other hand, it would be a benefit for the vast number of property owners.
In this day and age, not to mention the elderly, even young people often suffer from sub-health issues.
If they feel unwell, they might not have the time or energy to go through the hassle of a hospital visit.
If there were a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic in the Residential Complex, wouldn't it be great for owners to drop by when they have time, get their pulse taken, get checked, and receive some Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment and conditioning?
What started as a sudden thought became increasingly feasible the more he considered it.
"Old man, what do you think of a suggestion I have?"
"Since you're just retired and can't sit still, and you want to treat people, then where you practice shouldn't make a difference, right?"
"How about Haoding Property Management sets up a room in the public building specifically for your Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic?"
"You could completely set aside some time each day to see patients, take the pulses of the Residential Complex's owners, and so on."
"And Haoding Property Management wouldn't let you work for nothing; we'd give you a fixed salary of twelve thousand yuan a month. How does that sound?"
Upon hearing Xiao Xu's words, not only was the old man stunned, but even the Middle-aged Man was speechless.
Haoding Property Management opening a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and letting the old man practice there?
What kind of operation was this!
However, after the initial shock, the old man immediately shook his head.
"No, no, I won't practice at a private clinic!"
The old man had very strong professional ethics.
Regular Traditional Chinese Medicine hospitals were fine, but the waters in private clinics were too deep.
It was precisely because he was unwilling to collude with clinics to exploit patients that he was so resistant to private clinics.
Perhaps feeling that the old man's attitude wasn't very good, the Middle-aged Man quickly explained to Xiao Xu.
"He was invited to practice at private Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics before, but those private clinics weren't interested in treating illnesses and saving lives; they only cared about how to extract money from patients' pockets."
"Since then, the old man has never taken on work from private clinics again."
Xiao Xu realized, this was a good thing!
"Old man, you've misunderstood!"
"Haoding Property Management has been operating here for so long; have you seen us charge owners for any new initiatives besides property fees?"
"So, I intend for this Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic to be free."
"Haoding Property Management will cover your salary, not charging the owners a single cent."
Xiao Xu explained with a smile to the old man.
Hearing Xiao Xu say this, both of them were momentarily astonished and found it incredible.
Haoding Property Management pays for a clinic and doesn't charge fees?
What's your motive?
Doing charity?
However, thinking about their previous initiatives, which also involved Haoding Property Management's investment and owners' enjoyment, it seemed more acceptable.
Haoding Property Management truly considers the owners wholeheartedly!
Haoding Property Management setting up a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic is certainly a good thing, but it's not that simple.
"Xiao Xu, you might not be able to act on a whim."
"There are many things involved here!"
"For example, the clinic's procedures and so on."
"If the clinic really gets established, I alone definitely won't be able to handle it; at least one Traditional Chinese Medicine professional assistant will be needed."
"Also, what about the medicinal materials? How will that be handled?"
"It's not that simple."
The old man shook his head; although he was tempted, he felt it wasn't very realistic.
Xiao Xu pursed his lips and pondered.
The procedures and such were easy to deal with; just go and get them done.
As for an assistant, he could always hire one.
There are plenty of Traditional Chinese Medicine graduates who can't find jobs, and being able to learn from an experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor like the old man would likely be a delight for graduates, who wouldn't demand high salaries.
The only slightly troublesome issue was medicinal materials.
After taking a pulse, the old man would certainly prescribe the appropriate medicine. If the medicine couldn't be dispensed here, owners would only be able to go to a pharmacy, which fundamentally wouldn't save them much money.
Didn't Xiao Xu do this to convenience the owners while also helping them save as much money as possible?
"Old man, how about we simply set up a small pharmacy, stocking only the Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs you might frequently use?"
"Then, supplied at cost, it would still be much cheaper than owners going to a pharmacy to get their medicine."
"In that case, would we also need a pharmacist specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine?"
The old man stared blankly at Xiao Xu, not expecting that Xiao Xu wasn't joking but was serious about this.
"If you can solve all these problems, then I would certainly be willing to practice medicine without even leaving the Residential Complex!"
"In that case, you don't even need to give me twelve thousand; I'll just consider it free consultations!"
The old man's son beside him was caught between laughter and tears, never having imagined things would develop in this direction.
But this was also good; at least practicing within the Residential Complex was better than commuting back and forth to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.
Although no more details were discussed, the matter was tentatively settled.
"Old man, please give me your phone number."
"I'll have Haoding Property Management Manager Xu contact you to discuss how to prepare the clinic."
"You'll have to put in a lot of effort then!"
Xiao Xu said with a smile to the old man.
After seeing the old man off, Xiao Xu searched online and, to his surprise, found him.
The old man's name was Qin Yang. Before his retirement, he had always practiced at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital and was one of the famous doctors in the Imperial Capital, holding quite a few titles.
With him practicing there, the Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic would truly live up to its name!