Chapter Nine: Establishing a Career

It is uncertain whether it is due to the time travel, but both Wei Chi and Xie Jiu not only appear younger, but their physical condition is also remarkably good, feeling as if they have boundless energy. In just a few short days, Xie Jiu's fractures have completely healed, leaving both of them quite astonished.

Harboring such lascivious thoughts, Wei Chi insidiously invited Sun Simiao, claiming it was to exchange medical knowledge, to learn from each other, and to jointly promote the prosperity and development of medicine

Moving, tidying up, consulting the almanac, selecting an auspicious date, preparing for the opening of the clinic, and managing the classification and storage of medicines—all these tasks fell solely to Wei Chi, as Xie Jiu's leg injury had not yet healed. That night, nothing happened between the two; Wei Chi could not bring himself to engage with a woman who was injured. He was not an inexperienced young man; at twenty-seven years old, how many men remained virgins?

The main house has been cleaned thoroughly. Adhering to the fundamental principle of men working outside and women managing the home, the household servants are under the supervision of Xie Jiu. Xie Jiu is relatively satisfied with the people she currently has. Drawing on her previous status and experience, she easily commands both respect and obedience from two women and three men.

Then, I cut down some of the huge tarpaulin from the truck and sewed it into two duvet covers, laying them on the bed. Although the softness was not comparable to a Simmons mattress, nor to a waterbed, it was certainly much better than sleeping on a hard board. I then made a woolen quilt and even designed a set of sofas.

After lunch, Wu Liu led the carpenter and the tailor over. Coincidentally, the carpenter and the tailor were a couple, surnamed Zhou. The man was named Zhou Nianfu, while the woman had no personal name, only referred to as Zhou Qinshi. The materials needed had already been prepared by Wei Chi, just waiting for the people to arrive and start work

Is everything done? I had the kitchen heat up some water for you; wash up and come to eat.

In the ninth year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, in March, Wei Chi and Xie Jiu established their small home in the city of Chang'an. The ceremony for moving into the new residence was quite simple; it involved Wei Chi personally cooking a relatively lavish meal, which was held around the newly crafted dining table

Yes

Well, today I just want to make a table, chairs, and a bed. Since it's just the two of us at home, having one table each for meals would be too lonely. Let's make a big table and a large bed, and in the future, we can have ten or eight children, living a lively and bustling life.

The clinic is named "Western Medicine Clinic," which is straightforward and simple. It also indirectly reflects the lack of skill in naming by Wei and Xie, indicating that their level of ability is quite poor.

Wu Liu has served as an excellent guide in this regard. Having been bought and sold before, he is quite aware of the circumstances surrounding this profession and knows well the reputation and credibility of certain individuals. Among the crows, there are always one or two that are gray.

Wei Chi's苦脸 made Xie Jiu smile faintly, and she comforted him, saying: "Don't be anxious, our lives will gradually improve."

The shortage of manpower is currently a significant issue. After discussion, the two individuals decided to contribute to the wicked feudal society and elevate themselves to become members of the despised landlord class, purchasing a batch of servants from the common people.

When Xie Jiu saw it, her expression was quite peculiar. However, she was more than willing to accept Wei Chi's intentions. Their relationship had just begun to blossom, and both were carefully nurturing and enhancing it, not wanting to dampen Wei Chi's enthusiasm. That evening, Wei Chi pushed Xie Jiu for their first post-dinner walk, which also served as their first date, in the small garden of the backyard.

What else is there to do this afternoon

In three days, the Western Medicine Clinic will officially open. It is worth mentioning that Sun Simiao has been brought in by Wei Chi to become one of the attending physicians at the clinic

The bed, table, and similar items are quite simple, and the craftsmanship of the illustrated books is not complex. For aesthetic reasons, Wei Chi tries to align as closely as possible with the antique beds he has seen on television, regardless of which dynasty they belong to. If it weren't for his lack of knowledge in carving, Wei Chi could even attempt to make one himself, as a child raised in the countryside possesses some practical skills.

The two parties reached an immediate consensus; Wei Chi needed the reputation of Sun Da, while Sun Da wished to learn modern medical knowledge from Wei Chi. Both sides understood each other without the need for words, leading to a pleasant collaboration

On the day of its opening, there was quite a lively atmosphere. The renowned Medicine King, Sun Simiao, is highly respected both in the court and among the people. It has never been heard that he has ever held consultations anywhere, so when the Western Medicine Clinic opened, it attracted widespread attention from everyone in Chang'an. People were curious about the extraordinary capabilities of the clinic that could persuade the Medicine King to agree to hold consultations there.

Wei Chi organized the medicines, and by noon, he emerged covered in sweat. Xie Jiu had already directed the staff to arrange the room for the two of them. The early Tang period did not have much furniture, and neither of them were fond of extravagance, nor did they understand what ordinary Tang families typically had. Wei Chi had no choice but to let Wu Liu purchase items according to general household needs, which were then handed over to Xie Jiu for arrangement.

Feudal society is quite good; with just a command, someone will run errands. Selling a set of Wuliangye for m. hetushu. com is enough for him to establish a reasonably good industry, allowing him to live a prosperous life. Wei Chi, who comes from a poor background, is very satisfied, quite satisfied. Of course, no one would ever think that money is too much.

The eager Sun Dada, without any suspicion, hurried over and was shown by Wei Chi various modern medical devices such as blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, and thermometers. After observing the differences in blood types under the microscope, he was almost in tears, pleading to learn from Wei Chi and to stay at the Western Medicine Clinic

After arranging the furnishings in the Western medicine hall, Wei Chi YY believed that all mature medical theories would become inventions of traditional Chinese medicine. Once Sun Dada published his book, he planned to collect a few copies as family heirlooms. He did not believe that, thousands of years later, anyone would dare to advocate for the abolition of traditional Chinese medicine.

Moreover, in the city of Chang'an, many people had benefited from Sun Simiao's kindness. Upon hearing the news, on the day of the opening, they all sent representatives to present their congratulations. Just from receiving gifts, Wei Chimei was beaming with joy, contemplating whether to hold a few more events.

Xie Jiu, despite her limited mobility, possesses management experience that enables her to accurately identify the strengths and weaknesses of each individual. She assigns tasks in an orderly manner, ensuring that everything is busy yet organized

Upon seeing Wei Chi, Xie Jiu generously offered him a faint smile and a nod. After several days of close interaction, Wei Chi discovered that Xie Jiu was a woman who did not smile much. Although it was not intentional, she often wore a serious expression, which indeed lacked warmth. It was no wonder that she had been referred to as the "Ice Mountain" at the county's second hospital in the past.

Indeed, all these items were completed by the Zhou couple. Wei Chi was only responsible for the design; he personally crafted a simple replica wheelchair, which was used by his esteemed wife. Due to its straightforward structure, it took only one day to complete.

The two individuals gathered together for a meal, which was ordered from a restaurant in the city by Wu Liu.

"We can talk about taking a bath in the evening; I still have things to do this afternoon. I will take a look at your leg and see if I can make you a crutch or a wheelchair this afternoon."

The bedding is somewhat troublesome. Wei Chi had long instructed Wu Liu to purchase several pieces of sheepskin. Relying on the chemical knowledge he had read in some book from memory, he removed the odor, cut them into the same size, and sewed two double-layered mattresses.

My name is Wu Liu. I need to find a carpenter and a tailor to make some tools for myself. I truly cannot endure the floor; after sleeping on it for several nights, my whole body aches

Zhao Di brought hot water, Wei Chi casually washed his face, wiped the sweat off his body, cleaned his hands, and opened Xie Jiu's splint to examine her.

Xie Jiu responded softly, a glimmer of hope appearing in her eyes