Su Ling had just finished washing up and was going to eat something on the street with Du Heng. As soon as he came downstairs, he heard someone calling his name in front of the inn.
Su Ling and Du Heng looked up and saw that it was Xiao Cangshu and Mr. Dream standing in front of the door looking at them with smiles.
Xiao Cangshu still looked excited, walked over and took Lidya Su's hand and said: "I have already reported to my father about your opening of a medical clinic. My father said that since he is my friend, if you are short of money and materials,
Just ask."
Su Ling was very happy to thank Xiao Cangshu after hearing this, but Xiao Cangshu pushed Mr. Dameng (Guo Baiyi) in front of Su Ling and said: "Don't thank me, you should thank Mr. Baiyi."
Su Ling's heart moved, but she still pretended not to know why and said: "Mr. Bai Yi? Isn't it Mr. Dameng?"
But he saw a little apology on Guo Baiyi's face, waved the folding fan in his hand and laughed: "I met you for the first time yesterday. I was afraid that I would look strange if I told you my real name. Since I am a member of my family, of course I have to tell you my true identity."
When Su Ling heard this, he pretended to be surprised at first, then he straightened his clothes and bowed respectfully to Guo Baiyi: "It turns out to be Guo Baiyi, the god in white. Mr. Baiyi's name is Mr. Baiyi. I have admired his name for a long time. I am lucky to see you today."
Guo Baiyi shrugged, looked at Xiao Cang and said comfortably: "Little hamster, you see, I originally said that I would not give my name, so as not to get confused by the red tape, and you see, it is really the case."
Su Ling laughed loudly and said: "The bow you just made is actually because you are my brother Cangshu's first master, so you must have etiquette no matter what. I have always heard that Mr. Bai Yi is not strict with trivial matters, and I dislike those corrupt etiquette the most in my life.
, in this case, Su Ling dares to call Brother Guo."
Guo Baiyi laughed loudly and said: "Brother Guo's call was exactly what I wanted, but what should the little hamster call you in the future?"
Xiao Cangshu waved his hand and said: "You are my master after all, so why did you directly plot against your apprentice? Let's each call each other. Su Ling calls you brother, and I call brother Su Ling. What's wrong?"
The four of them walked out of the inn chatting and laughing, and Su Ling asked: "I was in such a hurry yesterday to say goodbye, how did you find me?"
Xiao Cangshu laughed and said: "This is not a problem for our Mr. Bai Yi. He expected that in order to save money, you would not live in luxury. After counting, we found three or four inns. We looked for them one by one, and we just found them.
I met you at the second house."
Only then did Su Ling realize that she admired Guo Baiyi's talent even more.
The four of them had something to eat at the stall. During the meal, Guo Baiyi asked Su Ling if he had any favorite place or area. Longtai City was so big that if he looked for a shop randomly, it would be difficult to find it even if he was running too thin.
Su Ling said: "I'm new to Longtai and I'm not familiar with this place, but I think that when opening a medical clinic, it must be in a place with a certain flow of people, but it shouldn't be too noisy. Too noisy will appear to be too noisy and philistine, which is not conducive to self-cultivation."
, and it’s not good for patients who need rest.”
Guo Baiyi thought deeply and said: "Brother Su is right. It seems that we still need to take a closer look at the matter of finding a store."
After breakfast, Xiao Cangshu suggested that we go to the bustling Zhuque Street at the entrance of Longtai City. There are many shops there and the radiation range is wide. We should be able to find a good place. Everyone nodded in agreement.
But for some unknown reason, the four of them came to Zhuque Street, walked around, and looked at a few vacant stores, but they couldn't find any that they liked. They were either too expensive or too noisy. They had to continue looking.
From morning to noon, the four of them had a hasty lunch and continued walking on Zhuque Street, but still found nothing.
To say that nothing was gained would be a bit exaggerated. In fact, Su Ling had his eye on two or three stores, and Du Hengye said yes.
But for some reason, although Xiao Cangshu nodded in agreement, he still looked at Guo Baiyi. Guo Baiyi seemed to have never heard the opinions of the three people, and just stood there without expressing his position.
So a few people had no choice but to give up and continue walking around in the bright sun.
Su Ling seemed to have noticed some clues in his heart. Although Xiao Cangshu ran around and seemed to be extremely dedicated to this matter, it seemed that the decision of which store to rent rested with Guo Baiyi. Then Guo Baiyi
Without nodding, Xiao Cangshu couldn't make up his mind.
Su Ling secretly said something about human essence, but she didn't want to expose it, but wanted to see what kind of medicine was in Guo Baiyi's gourd.
The four of them walked around from daytime until it was almost dark, and they had not decided which store to rent. The three of Su Ling were already sweating from exhaustion, and they lost countless pounds of sweat. But Du Heng was cheaper.
There were delicious food everywhere on Zhuque Street, and Du Heng would try it every time he walked into a house. After a whole day, he felt quite full.
Until Du Heng hiccupped repeatedly and couldn't eat anymore, Xiao Cangshu couldn't help but said: "I don't like it here, I don't like it there. Is there not a good store in this huge Longtai City?"
Guo Baiyi saw that he had tormented everyone so much that he laughed, with a sense of success: "I just remembered that I know a place, although it is not on the main street of Zhuque Street, but it is on a side street. Although the crowds are more crowded than
It’s not as big as Zhuque Street, but fortunately it’s still within the limits of Zhuque Street, which is exactly what Brother Su wants.”
Xiao Cangshu cast a rather dissatisfied side glance at Guo Baiyi and said, "Mr. Baiyi, have you already planned it or not said it? Seeing that we are all too tired to walk, if you say it again,
After all, you have no good intentions!"
Guo Baiyi just smiled and said nothing, but Su Ling didn't take it seriously and said: "It's a one-day trip to Longtai Zhuque Street, and there is still someone to take care of the food. How great! Is it Du Heng?"
Guo Baiyi laughed loudly and led the way. Su Ling and Xiao Cangshu followed closely.
Du Heng, on the other hand, had a bitter look on his face and grinned: "Rice? Do you want to eat again? I can't eat anymore..."
Seeing the three of them walking away, he muttered: "But if it's delicious... it's okay to force it..." and hurriedly followed them.
Guo Bai Yitou seemed to be familiar with the road. He led the three of them to turn left and right, leaving the noisy place of Zhuque Street and turning into a side street.
To say it is a side street, it is better to say it is an alley or a dead end because it is not connected.
To describe this place as sparsely populated is indeed a bit excessive, but it is really difficult to find such a deserted place within the confines of Suzaku Street.
Guo Baiyi walked to the innermost store and stopped, pointed out: "This is it."
Xiao Canshu rubbed his hands in embarrassment, but seeing Guo Baiyi's serious attitude, he had no choice but to swallow his words.
Guo Baiyi glanced at Su Ling secretly, but saw that Su Ling had an indifferent face, and did not seem to be dissatisfied with this place. He couldn't help but feel a little more appreciative in his heart.
Du Heng was about to knock on the door.
But the door creaked and moved slowly, like a snail.
In fact, it's not surprising that the door opens so slowly, but it's because once it moves more happily, I'm afraid this bad wooden door won't be able to hold it up, and half of it will fall apart first.
A rickety old man poked his head out from inside. When he saw Guo Baiyi, he immediately changed his smile and said, "You're here... I've been waiting all day, and I thought you were tricking me... .”
Guo Baiyi laughed and covered it up: "It's our first time here, so we can't help but take a sidetrack... Take us in and see how the store is like."
Su Ling felt funny in her heart and thought to herself, I believe you, let's see what kind of drama you are singing in.
The rickety old man opened the way and the four people filed in.
Old and damp, this was Su Ling's first feeling when entering this store. Although this store was also built with very strong wood, it had been unoccupied for an unknown number of years. From the doors and windows to the eaves, and even to the central pillars of the store, it was all mottled. A lot of wood chips fell off due to the work, and it looked quite dilapidated. There were bluestone square tiles on the ground. Although they were laid out fairly neatly, because this place was in the back of the sun, there were a lot of flakes growing on the seams of the bluestone tiles. The green moss is extremely slippery when you step on it. If you have weak legs and feet, you may fall down accidentally.
They entered through the back door, and the first thing they saw was a large courtyard. What comforted Su Ling was that the courtyard was wide and empty, and there was a small pool in the middle. Although the water inside was relatively clear, it was full of dark green algae. Extremely eye-catching.
There are a row of wing rooms on both sides of the yard, which is enough room for living.
Several people walked through the yard and came to the front. In front was the main hall of the store. The store door made of four or five door panels was ajar. There was a large counter inside, and the dust on the counter was more than five inches thick. Du Heng Very inappropriately, he slapped the counter with his palm several times. Not only did he stir up a lot of dust, but the counter made a squeaking sound when he slapped it. It seemed that if he applied more force, the counter would be scattered to pieces.
Su Ling secretly laughed and said, it's hard for Guo Baiyi to find such a "good" store within the confines of Zhuque Street. How much trouble and effort it takes.
Guo Baiyi suppressed his laughter, tried his best to look kind, and pretended to ask Su Ling for his opinion: "Brother Su, how do you feel about this place?"
"You..." Xiao Cangshu was about to speak, but Su Ling suddenly nodded and said: "It's a bit old, but it's not taken care of carefully, but it's still good after taking care of it. I think it's better here. Very good.”
Su Ling knew very well that this was probably not just Guo Baiyi's intention. He had to continue singing this drama. There is no free lunch in the world.
Guo Baiyi put his hands on his hands and smiled and said: "Haha, since Brother Su likes it, let's decide on this place." Then he said to the old man: "Old man, my brother likes your store very much, so he rented it today."
The old man seemed to be looking at Su Ling as if he had been taken advantage of, and he was afraid that Su Ling would suddenly regret it, so he would lose everything, so he hurriedly said: "Is this the truth? Then I have to pay a month's worth of money in cash. How about I I’m afraid you will regret it.”
Su Ling smiled and said: "Since I've been chosen, how can I regret it? But I don't know how much it will cost?"
The old man looked at Su Ling and then at Guo Baiyi, and it seemed that he took a lot of courage before raising a finger.
"100 yuan?" Su Ling guessed. Then he shook his head and said: "100 yuan is just 100 yuan, although it is a bit high..."
Unexpectedly, the old man shook his head like a rattle and said: "I am a geomantic treasure land, my ancestors' family property, how can I sell it at such a low price... 1,000 yuan, not even a penny less."
"How much? 1,000 dollars!" Du Heng almost jumped up and shouted: "It's just a shabby house. Although it is bigger, 1,000 dollars is too dark."
The old man put his hands on his waist and said, "My surname is Hei..."
What the hell...
If Su Ling hadn't known that Guo Baiyi was involved, he would have cursed him long ago, and now he could only look at Guo Baiyi with a dry smile.
Unexpectedly, without saying a word, Guo Baiyi took out a bag from his pocket, threw it into the old man's arms and said: "Here is 3,000 yuan, enough for three months. I will pay it after three months. Do you want to pay it first?"
Count them?”
The old man's wrinkled face suddenly turned into a smile. He really regarded the four people in front of him as the enemies he had not seen in a century. He chuckled and said: "Okay, then this place is yours...I won't disturb you."
Goodbye...goodbye, farewell!"
As he spoke, he seemed to no longer stoop, and ran out as fast as the wind. Judging from the direction he was running, he must be heading to a wine shop not far ahead.
After the old man left, Su Ling raised his hands to Guo Baiyi seriously and said, "It did cost Brother Guo a lot of money."
Guo Baiyi smiled and said: "You don't have to thank me. The money for the store was given by Sikong. If you want to thank him, just thank him."
When Su Ling heard this and was about to speak, Guo Baiyi waved his hand and said: "But Sikong's money is not free. You need to listen to Sikong's conditions first. If you are not willing, then I will ask for 3,000 dollars back. Brother Su can have a good time shopping again."
Go shopping and find a better place.”
Su Ling secretly thought, what happened? The old fox's tail was finally exposed, but he smiled faintly and said, "Then Su Ling is all ears."
Guo Baiyi said loudly: "First of all, Su Ling, you have to agree to be the guest of Sikong Mansion. You don't have to come to Sikong Mansion every day. It's just that when Sikong needs you, I will come to you. Of course, I am just a guest."
I'm very busy. If there is no important event about you, Sikong will not be able to think of you. As for the guest's salary, he doesn't have even a penny, so he can just use it as the expenses of this store. How about it?" He said with a light smile.
He looked at Su Ling.
Why don’t you get paid for your part-time job? The hard-earned money of migrant workers cannot be deducted!
Although Su Ling thought so, he blurted out: "This is natural."
Guo Baiyi's eyes moved as he said: "That's very good. Sikong is responsible for all the expenses related to the decoration of the medical center and the purchase of medicinal materials. You don't need to worry about this. If there is anything missing, just tell me and I will come to ask regularly.
, and send people to purchase them in time, but there is one thing, it is only the purchase of furnishings and raw materials related to the medical center. You need to think of other expenses yourself, and Sikong Mansion will never take care of it. "
"Can't I take care of it?" Xiao Cangshu said a little angrily.
Guo Baiyi glanced at him sideways and said, "You are Sikong's fourth son, so of course you can't interfere!"
Xiao Cangshu snorted and walked aside to hold back his anger.
Su Ling nodded lightly and said: "The Sikong Mansion provided money to purchase medical supplies and medicinal materials. It is already a great grace. Other Su Ling does not dare to bother."
Guo Baiyi nodded and said: "As for the third point, how the medical clinic is run is entirely up to you, Su Ling, but you cannot use excuses, reasons, and slogans related to Sikong Mansion to publicize to the outside world. You cannot let the four of us except us
People know that this medical center is involved with the Sikong Mansion, otherwise the Sikong Mansion will definitely stop all supplies and recover all the expenses that have been spent. Can you do this?"
After saying that, he looked at Lidya Su with burning eyes.
That's cruel! Su Ling originally planned to lean against a big tree to enjoy the shade, and put out a live advertisement that this medical clinic had a close relationship with Sikong. I was afraid that it would be impossible without a large crowd of people. But as soon as this stipulation came out, Su Ling's whole wishful thinking came to nothing.
.
But there is no other way at the moment. We still have to count on the Sikong Mansion to provide the money to open the medical clinic first.
Thinking of this, Su Ling said calmly: "As a junior, Su Ling naturally understands the stakes here. Please tell Brother Guo to tell Lord Sikong that my medical clinic has nothing to do with Lord Sikong."
Hearing this, Guo Baiyi burst into laughter and said: "Brother Su is really a cheerful man, so everything here belongs to Brother Su! First of all, I would like to congratulate Brother Su on the prosperous business of the medical clinic and the wealth."
Su Ling smiled and said, "Then let me borrow Brother Guo's good words."
Xiao Cangshu pulled Su Ling aside and apologized in a low voice: "Brother Su, I'm so sorry... My father and Mr. Guo are too... Do you really have the confidence to open this medical clinic?"
Can’t you get up?”
Su Ling patted Xiao Cangshu's shoulder with some gratitude and said with a smile: "It depends on people. The smell of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley! Besides, there is no other way to deal with it now."
Everyone planned the placement of some tables, chairs, and medicine cabinets in the store. They also found pens and paper. Su Ling made a list and quantity of the required medicinal materials and gave them to Guo Baiyi.
Guo Baiyi promised that all the furnishings and medicinal materials would be delivered within three days.
Suddenly Xiao Cangshu asked: "Now that everything is ready, I wonder what Brother Su will give this medical center a name? It must be loud and not tacky."
Su Ling laughed and seemed to have already made up his mind. He spread the paper randomly on the counter, picked up the pen, dipped it in ink, brushed a few dots, and used all his strength to write three big characters in a crooked way.
Everyone looked at it and couldn't help but feel dumbfounded.
Du Heng was the first to shout and said: "This is great, this place itself is enough for us to drink a pot, and you will lose money even if you name it!"
On that piece of paper, three words were written very poorly: