Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 212 - 137: Withered Wood and Bony Elephant, A Major Trial for the Small Clinic (Part 3)
The disturbance caused by this man resulted in unimaginable losses.
Once the news spreads, the negative impact will only grow further.
On the other hand, even if the hundred yuan was refunded, the words are in the patient’s mouth, and they would still slander him, which wouldn’t be avoidable.
Moreover, given the patient’s agitated state at the time, returning the money would only fuel their arrogance.
Then they might take advantage of the situation to make more unreasonable demands; if Li Jingsheng dares to refuse, it would also cause an uproar.
Now, with Li Jingsheng maintaining a firm stance and having a justified reason, it might not be the best approach, but it is at least one of the relatively correct approaches.
People, after all, may encounter all sorts of nasty situations.
Without hardships, there is eternal innocence.
Only through experiencing such rotten things can one grow quickly, becoming more mature, steady, and rational.
Precisely because of his firmness and refusal, the patient realized he was not easy to manipulate. Later, when confronting outside the clinic, Li Jingsheng could easily intimidate the patient, ultimately making them retreat and dare not cause trouble again.
"When the soldiers come, we defend; when the water rises, we build a dam. Take one step at a time. When you encounter such things, you basically have no choice but to accept your bad luck, there’s really no good solution."
Li Jingsheng sat behind the consultation desk, pondering silently.
"Damn it, this lunatic’s disturbance has had a huge impact on our clinic. This person is truly detestable."
Xiaogao, who is usually gentle as a lamb, being driven to curse was indeed not easy.
"Boss, in hindsight, we might as well have refunded that hundred yuan inspection fee. This kind of mad dog, we can’t provoke, but can avoid."
Xiaogao is a straightforward thinker.
Doesn’t see things deeper.
"We definitely can’t refund the money. Collecting that hundred yuan is reasonable and legal, a proper fee. If we refunded it, once the word spreads, everyone would know our clinic is easy to manipulate, and all kinds of troubles would follow. The complexity of people on Old Street of South City is something Dr. Gao certainly understands. Those who lack money would do anything."
Tang Ping thought Li Jingsheng’s approach was very correct.
Upon hearing her analysis, Li Jingsheng’s eyes lit up slightly, he did not think of this level.
Better to break one component than to have many attacks.
In this place full of tigers and wolves, showing weakness is equivalent to suicide.
To survive, to stand firm, one must be strong.
Even if it’s just an ant, one must let others know not to be trampled on casually.
"Sister Tang’s analysis is thorough! I indeed haven’t thought that far," Li Jingsheng couldn’t help but praise.
Who says women are without wisdom?
Tang Ping’s mind is not weak at all.
"I dare not wear this high hat, but men and women think differently, that’s all. Now with this mess, the hard-won store celebration activities we did yesterday have gone to waste."
Tang Ping said, feeling a bit depressed.
"There is no road in life that is walked in vain. If just a bit of slander can knock down our clinic, it only means we are not strong enough to withstand storms. Let’s all think of a way to minimize the impact."
Li Jingsheng said to both of them.
Currently, he only has these two key associates to discuss things with.
The three of them could not think of any good solutions at the moment.
It was then that Boss Zhao hurried over.
Standing at the door, still not coming in.
Old Zhao now had a psychological shadow about entering Sunshine Clinic.
Having fallen ill twice in a row, hospitalized for over ten days, directly giving Li Jingsheng an opportunity to rise.
Every time he recalled it, Boss Zhao regretted it with all his heart.
"Brother Li, I came over without any other intentions, definitely not to gloat. I swear to heaven, the troublemaker is not someone I brought over. Afraid you’d misunderstand, I made a special visit."
Boss Zhao even raised his right hand to his head, swearing an oath on the spot to prove his innocence.
Now, his feelings about getting along with Li Jingsheng are quite complicated.
Playing dirty, that’s definitely off the table.
Li Jingsheng once saved his life, and this is something Boss Zhao must acknowledge in his heart.
He also explicitly expressed his recognition of Li Jingsheng’s status on this street.
Yet, watching Sunshine Clinic grow stronger is not something Boss Zhao is willing to do either. But he is at a loss for what to do.
Right now, he even wants to ask Li Jingsheng for help to secure a contract slot at Best Medicine in the Magic City.
Additionally, the bone-setting skills Li Jingsheng showed last time aroused Boss Zhao’s interest, and he hoped to learn a few tricks one day.
Moreover, the potential Li Jingsheng has recently shown is enormous.
If he becomes a ’behemoth’ in the future, establishing a good relationship with Li Jingsheng now is all the more necessary.
Boss Zhao has always had a high talent for building relationships.
Lately, when interacting with Li Jingsheng, he’s been trying to maintain cordiality between both parties, even wishing to build a closer relationship.
However, Li Jingsheng treating him like a wolf to guard against leaves him quite helpless.
"Even if you didn’t come, I wouldn’t suspect you. Now that you’ve rushed over at the earliest time, I’m quite moved; it shows I hold some tiny place in your mind, Boss Zhao. We aren’t enemies; we can compete mutually and depend on each other."
Li Jingsheng gave a definition of their relationship.
"Haha, Brother Li’s cultural level is high; is this making a strategic partnership between our two clinics?"
Boss Zhao laughed openly.
"Strategic partnership, those six words are truly wonderfully used. In terms of skill level, you’re still better, Old Zhao; won’t you come in for a cup of tea?"
Li Jingsheng raised an eyebrow and smiled while inviting.
"No, no, the feng shui here isn’t great for me; every visit knocks me down, making me a bit scared. My clinic still has things to tend to, so I’ll leave first."
Boss Zhao walked away quickly, like the wind with his short legs.
There are only three clinics on this street in total.
Jinkui Clinic follows the route of integrated Chinese and Western medicine, primarily treating patients requiring traditional Chinese medicine treatments. The competitive relationship is relatively weak. Quick Recovery Clinic and Sunshine Clinic are both Western medicine-based. Today, Sunshine Clinic’s patients ran away because of that patient, but the demand for medical care still exists, so most people will likely be diverted to Quick Recovery Clinic.
Just a few days ago, when Furuiduo Pharmacy had an incident, Quick Recovery Clinic suffered collateral damage, while Sunshine Clinic’s popularity noticeably increased during those days.
At the end of the day, the fundamental market only has so much space.
This ebb and flow become particularly evident.
Li Jingsheng had initially suspected Boss Zhao might have been playing dirty again, but with Old Zhao visiting personally, it should be credible.
Strengthening a small clinic is really not easy!
Just as there was a tendency to take off, it was stabbed by that cancer patient.
Li Jingsheng furrowed his eyebrows, silently contemplating a solution.
The event has already occurred and must be resolved.
As for how to solve it, that’s a matter for brainstorming.
Actually taking the patient to court would waste time and money, and the outcome might not be satisfying.
This matter truly tests his wisdom.
"By the way, the patient’s son mentioned they were treated at the People’s Hospital, why not call Director Lian Tao?"
Li Jingsheng has resources on hand now, seeking information is much easier than before.
He immediately dialed Lian Tao’s number.
Didn’t go to Director Yang.
On one hand, finding Director Yang too rigid, and their relationship not that close.
Compared to Lian Tao, there seemed to be more rapport, so seeking this minor help might also test his attitude.
