The rural doctor is busy with farming, and her abstinent husband can't bear it

Admittedly, two taels of silver was a considerable sum of money for most people, but deep down she always felt that something was missing.

But on second thought, Jiang Ziling's leg injury has not healed yet.

It was indeed difficult for her to spare time to go back into the mountains to collect herbs. At the moment, her family's expenses also required her to contribute, and she couldn't always rely on savings to get by.

So she answered firmly: "Director Liu, I am willing to come to your clinic, but I won't charge you for the consultation fee."

When Director Liu heard this, he could not hide his excitement on his face: "Little girl, you are really open-minded and generous, but how can you waive the consultation fee?"

Su Yu waved his hand gently, his eyes gleaming with intelligence and confidence: "I really don't want to collect the consultation fee, but I have a proposal for cooperation."

"Cooperation?" Director Liu's face was full of confusion. "How do you cooperate?"

Su Yu calmly told her plan: "As for me, I will treat patients and prescribe medicines in your Jishiguan, and only charge the consultation fee, while the cost of the medicines will be collected by Director Liu. This way, patients can receive timely treatment due to my medical skills, and it can also promote the sales of your medicinal materials. Isn't it the best of both worlds and mutually beneficial? Director Liu, what do you think of this idea?"

This was the first time that Director Liu encountered such a cooperation model. He was inevitably a little hesitant, and his eyes revealed a hint of confusion: "This..."

Su Yu further explained, "Imagine that if I see more patients every day, my actual income will naturally rise; conversely, if I see fewer patients, my income will also decrease accordingly. But no matter how much, the portion of their purchase of drugs will go directly into the pocket of Director Liu. For you, there is no increase in costs, but you may also increase additional profits due to the increase in patients. Why not do it?"

Upon hearing this, Director Liu carefully savored the mystery and his brows gradually relaxed.

The doubt in his eyes was gradually replaced by recognition: "Well, now that you mention it, it is indeed a good idea. Compared with the fixed two taels of silver given to you every month, this method is obviously more flexible and cost-effective."

"Then it's settled!"

Director Liu smiled heartily and agreed without hesitation, "Let's do as you say, little girl. I hope our cooperation can benefit more people!"

Su Yu nodded gently, and his tone of confirmation was full of a hint of firmness that could not be questioned: "Then it is decided. However, it is quite unfortunate today that I am busy with some affairs and cannot come to see patients in person. From now on, I will come as scheduled on the fourth and ninth day of every month. As for the consultation fee, I will set it at fifty copper coins per person. If there are patients who are unable to come for some reason during these two days, I hope Director Liu can let them know in advance."

"Five, fifty ducats?"

Director Liu's question was mixed with obvious surprise, and there was a hint of disbelief between his brows.

Su Yu nodded again affirmatively and asked calmly, "Is there anything wrong?"

"This... this price is probably a bit high."

Director Liu's face flashed with embarrassment, and his tone was full of worry: "As a doctor, you should be compassionate and sympathetic to the suffering of the people. I hope the young lady can be more considerate."

Su Yu was not angry when he heard this. Instead, he smiled gently, with a hint of helplessness and self-mockery in his smile: "Director Liu, have you ever thought that even doctors need to make a living?"

She then added: "Besides, practicing medicine here is not compulsory. If the cost is really unaffordable, patients can look for a more affordable clinic, such as Director Su's."

Director Liu was speechless for a moment. Although he still wanted to persuade him, he didn't know how to start.

Seeing this, Su Yu said bluntly: "Director Liu, if you feel that our ideas are contradictory, then the previously discussed cooperation will be cancelled, and it will be as if nothing has been mentioned."

"No, that's not the case."

Director Liu hurriedly explained, fearing that the other party would misunderstand his intentions.

In fact, he simply felt that the consultation fee was a bit high, plus the cost of the medicine.

For ordinary people, it is indeed a considerable expense. On weekdays, ordinary people only spend ten to forty or fifty cents to seek medical treatment and medicine.

Su Yu understood his good intentions, but also understood that excessive kindness can sometimes be a constraint, so he asked, "Director Liu, I have a question for you."

"Excuse me."

Director Liu's tone remained gentle, showing that he was willing to listen.

Su Yu then asked, "What was your original intention in inviting me to come to the clinic to see patients? Do you still remember the patient who received the correct treatment under my guidance?"

Director Liu nodded frankly, his approval evident in his words: "It is indeed because of that incident, which is enough to prove that the young lady's medical skills are extraordinary."

Su Yu raised a faint smile and continued to ask: "So, how many times did the patient come to you for medical treatment before coming to me? What was the total cost?"

Director Liu pondered for a moment, and his memory gradually became clear: "I remember that it was a butcher. He went back and forth at least twenty times. Each diagnosis and treatment, plus the medicine, cost about twenty to thirty meters."

Su Yu immediately asked back: "So, do you still think my consultation fee is expensive?"

Director Liu was stunned for a moment. After careful calculation, he realized that in the long run, her charges were not excessive.

Su Yu said frankly: "I only charge fifty coins, which is already fully considering the difficult life of the people. I am confident that I can directly identify the cause of the disease and treat it accurately, so that patients can avoid lengthy treatment processes, reduce pain, and save unnecessary expenses. Director Liu, the true benevolence of a doctor may require you to re-examine it!"

Director Liu was silent for a long time, and finally sighed: "I am too narrow-minded."

Su Yu responded generously: "It's okay. I hope Director Liu will support me in the future."

Yuanfeng, who was standing by, had quick eyes and hands. He had already noticed Su Yu's arrival and quickly sorted the necessary medicinal materials and placed them neatly on the carriage, making them fully prepared.

After Su Yu settled the accounts, he jumped lightly onto the carriage without staying for too long and drove back in a hurry.

On the way back, she passed by a butcher's shop and bought a lot of fresh meat.

There are pork belly with ribs, large chunks of lard, and even a whole pig's hind leg.

With the carriage accompanying her, transporting goods became extremely convenient, which also allowed her to prepare for the coming days more calmly.

The stall owner's eyes widened, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise. Such a customer was really rare.

He was busy cutting pieces of tender pork.

She carefully stacked them into the basket that Su Yu brought, and also picked out a piece of top-quality pork liver, which she handed to her with a smile as a gift, as if to add the icing on the cake to this refreshing transaction.

Walking in the bustling market, Su Yu's eyes are sharp and unique, and every necessity of life seems to escape her eyes.