Chapter 36

Mozhitao nodded and said, "Director Zhang, you all stay here and watch. If anything happens, just give me a call. I'll go out and see what's going on."

Since there were no patients now, Mozhitao thought he should go out and see who was spreading rumors.

"Zhitao, don't argue with them, just talk it out calmly," Zhang Song said, fearing that Mozhitao might get into a conflict with Lin Xiaoyong and others. A commoner fighting with officials would definitely not end well for the commoner.

"If they want to provoke us, we can't just close our eyes and let them bully us," Mozhitao smiled.

As long as his Yin-Yang Technique reached the first level, he could use qi to apply acupuncture, and his medical skills should be as good as his master Li Guangke. He could then gather his own network of contacts.

Why could Luo Dakan be so brazen in dealing with him? Why could the Cheng family directly have the district police handle his car accident? This was because of their network of contacts. They were wealthy and powerful, with strong backgrounds and strength, and people had to give them face.

Mozhitao saw the Chinese Medicine Department as a stepping stone. He wanted to first build his popularity in Macheng District. If he couldn't build a network of contacts in Macheng District, how could he build one in Qingmei City, and how could he compete with those big families? Now that he was being sabotaged, how could he just let it go?

As Mozhitao went down the stairs, he saw Xu Xiaohai trying to avoid him. He called out, "Xiaohai, come here."

"Zhitao, is there something you need?" Xu Xiaohai seemed a bit scared.

"Are you that afraid of me?" Mozhitao looked at Xu Xiaohai and asked.

"I, I'm not afraid of you. It's just that Director Jiang said that if we want to stay in the Internal Medicine Department, we can't have any dealings with the Chinese Medicine Department," Xu Xiaohai stammered, "Let me off, if they see me with you, they'll report it."

Mozhitao asked, "Do you know who's spreading rumors about us?"

"I don't know, just go out and see for yourself," Xu Xiaohai said softly and immediately ran away.

Go out and see? Mozhitao walked out of the hospital gate, half-believing and half-doubting.

He saw several men standing outside, holding some flyers. They were handing them out to passersby and patients entering the hospital, saying, "Everyone, look. The Chinese Medicine Department of the People's Hospital charges exorbitantly, one person costs ten thousand yuan. We were cheated when we went there, so don't fall for it. Go to other departments instead."

One of the men on the right was shouting very loudly. Mozhitao recognized him as Ma Lian. Ma Lian also saw Mozhitao and was taken aback, but he thought Mozhitao was just passing by, so he stepped back a few steps to let him through.

Mozhitao walked over, rolled up his sleeves, and quickly came to Ma Lian's side, then raised his right hand and swung it hard.

"Slap..." Ma Lian was hit by Mozhitao's slap, his body spun a few times, almost falling to the ground.

"Ma Lian, are you looking for death?" Mozhitao said angrily.

"Doctor Mo, I didn't provoke you, why did you hit me?" Ma Lian covered his face, looking at Mozhitao fearfully.

He knew Mozhitao could fight, and Li Xiong had warned him not to provoke Mozhitao, so Ma Lian tried to avoid him.

"You damn, why are you spreading rumors about our department?" Mozhitao asked.

"Our department? Aren't you in the Internal Medicine Department? I'm talking about the Chinese Medicine Department," Ma Lian said.

The last time he deliberately framed Mozhitao, he had already checked which department Mozhitao was in.

Mozhitao looked at Ma Lian and said coldly, "I'm now the director of the Chinese Medicine Department. The high charges they're talking about are aimed at me. I didn't scare you enough last time? Looks like I'll have to break your legs this time."

Mozhitao saw Ma Lian's eyes flicker, as if he wanted to run. Without thinking, Mozhitao kicked Ma Lian hard.

"Tell me, who told you to do this?"

"Doctor Mo, I didn't know you were in the Chinese Medicine Department. Even if you gave me a hundred lives, I wouldn't dare to provoke you," Ma Lian regretted it. For the thousand yuan he earned from distributing flyers, he was beaten by Mozhitao again.

"A man called me, threw the money and flyers at my doorstep, I don't know who he is," Ma Lian said. They often took such jobs, and as small-time hooligans, they would take any easy job for money.

"Hmph, quickly collect all the flyers. If one is missing, I'll take your life," Mozhitao threatened Ma Lian.

Ma Lian said mournfully, "Doctor Mo, we've distributed so many, almost finished, how can we collect them all back? I was wrong, I won't distribute flyers for the Chinese Medicine Department again."

"Here's what you'll do. For the impact you've caused to our Chinese Medicine Department, you'll be responsible. Starting tomorrow, you'll help us distribute flyers again, which we'll write. Also, within seven days, you must bring 20 patients to our Chinese Medicine Department every day, or else, hehehe." Mozhitao took out his acupuncture needles and squatted down.

"Doctor Mo, what are you going to do?" Ma Lian asked fearfully.

"I'm the director now," Mozhitao glared at Ma Lian.

"Yes, Director Mo, what are you going to do?" Ma Lian asked.

Mozhitao inserted a few needles into Ma Lian's right leg and then said with a sinister smile, "Ma Lian, from now on, your right leg can't move. If you can't do what I said, your right leg will be crippled. If you do a good job, I'll cure you in seven days."

After saying that, Mozhitao took Ma Lian's phone number and turned back to the hospital.

A hooligan ran over, "Boss, is that Mo Zhitao really that powerful? Hey, why are you standing there so coolly?"

"Damn, he stuck a few needles in my leg, and now I can't feel it at all," Ma Lian cursed, "Ergo, kick my leg a few times." Ma Lian felt his right leg had no sensation.

"Boss, I really kicked it," the hooligan, Ergo, hesitated.

"Damn, just kick it, why so many words?" Ma Lian had heard that Mo Zhitao's medical skills were very powerful, otherwise, they wouldn't charge ten thousand yuan per patient.

Ergo didn't hesitate anymore and started kicking Ma Lian's left leg.

"Damn, Ergo, why are you kicking my left leg?" Ma Lian screamed.

"Boss, didn't you tell me to kick your leg?" Ergo looked at Ma Lian strangely.

Ma Lian cursed, "Damn, it's my right leg, not my left leg."

"Oh, then I'll kick your right leg." Ergo kicked Ma Lian's right leg again. Seeing that Ma Lian didn't say anything, he continued kicking.

"Damn, Ergo, just kick a few times, why so long?" Ma Lian cursed.

Ergo stopped, "Boss, how does your right leg feel?"

"Damn, Mo Zhitao was right, I can't feel my right leg," Ma Lian said.

"Who would have thought, Mo Zhitao's medical skills are so powerful, charging ten thousand yuan per patient, he must be making a fortune," Ergo said enviously.

"Are you thinking of following him as a subordinate?" Ma Lian glared at Ergo.

Ergo immediately stood up straight, "Boss, what kind of person do you think I am? Once a boss, always a boss."

"Damn, we'll remember this grudge. Mo Zhitao, I'll get you when I have the chance," Ma Lian said hatefully.

Not long after, Ma Lian received a text message from Mo Zhitao. It contained some content, mainly stating that the Chinese Medicine Department of the People's Hospital charges normally, only high for difficult cases, and would not deceive the public. It also asked Ma Lian to pay for the printing and distribute the flyers for a week starting tomorrow.

"Boss, are we paying for the printing of the flyers? Is there money for distributing them for a week?" Ergo asked weakly.

"Damn, if you have the guts to ask Mo Zhitao for money, I'll call you boss," Ma Lian cursed.

Mozhitao returned to the Chinese Medicine Department and didn't tell Zhang Song and the others about what happened outside. After all, those were the dark sides.

"Ring ring ring." Mozhitao's phone rang; it was Shen Hua. "Brother Hua."

"Zhitao, those people said your medical skills are very good, and they lost a million yuan to me," Shen Hua said happily.

"Lost a million yuan, what's that about?" Mozhitao was puzzled.

"Hehehe, it's like this. At first, I told them that your medical skills are very powerful, but they didn't believe me. In the end, we made a bet. If you couldn't cure their condition, I would give them two million yuan each. If you could cure it, they would each give me twenty thousand yuan," Shen Hua laughed.

"They verified it today and said they really lasted for half an hour, and they all praised you as a miraculous doctor."

Mozhitao smiled bitterly, "Brother Hua, no wonder they believed me so much, it was because of your ten million yuan."

"Ah, you don't have a reputation, so people naturally wouldn't believe you. At first, I didn't believe you either and was cautious with you. Zhitao, with your skills, you can make a lot of money once you build your reputation. Rich people are the least stingy with their health," Shen Hua said.

"Take it step by step, I know it can't be rushed," Mozhitao said.

He was very eager, thinking about revenge, but he also knew that building a reputation takes time.

"I heard about what happened with your Chinese Medicine Department. What you did is very good. Building your reputation will attract more patients. We'll also help you promote it in the city, and when the time comes, you can join our gatherings and treat some rich people or officials," Shen Hua said.

Mozhitao was moved by what Shen Hua said. Treating rich people and officials in the city would be very beneficial for his network of contacts.

"Brother Hua, I'm afraid people won't believe me," Mozhitao said.

"Take it step by step. I've been busy with the pharmaceutical factory lately. Once it stabilizes, I'll help you," Shen Hua said.

After work, Mozhitao said to Yu Meijing, "Meijing, didn't you say that if I could make the Chinese Medicine Department break even this month, you'd go on a date with me?"

"It's not a date, it's just allowing you to treat me to a meal," Yu Meijing rolled her eyes at Mozhitao.

"Hehehe, it's the same thing. Let's go out for dinner tonight," Mozhitao smiled.

Yu Meijing shook her head, "It's not time yet, it's a whole month. We'll talk about it after a month. And there were no patients this afternoon, if this continues, I think the Chinese Medicine Department will have trouble."

"It won't, there will be patients tomorrow," Mozhitao said confidently.

Tomorrow, with Ma Lian and his group bringing in patients for the Chinese Medicine Department, there should be patients. Twenty a day, 140 in a week. Through the word of mouth of those 140 patients, the Chinese Medicine Department would be promoted, which would be better than any advertisement.