Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

Time flies, and a few short months have already slipped by. Li Ruoyue's Qihuang Pavilion, renowned for its superb medical skills, has gained widespread renown among women of the nobility and commoners alike. However, as time has passed, problems have gradually emerged. With the increasing number of women seeking medical treatment, it seems inappropriate to continue entering through the front gate. After all, the mixing of so many women and men is bound to resent the distinguished ladies.

Considering the strict norms and requirements for women in this era, Li Ruoyue decided, after careful consideration, to purchase the unused shop next door and connect the two to better serve the female patients who sought treatment. This approach not only avoided the inconvenience of mixing men and women, but also provided a more private and comfortable environment for these women. Furthermore, this move fully demonstrated Li Ruoyue's respect for women's rights and her keen business acumen. I believe that in the days ahead, Qihuang Pavilion will usher in even greater prosperity.

This presented a new challenge: the number of female doctors at the Qihuang Pavilion was insufficient to meet demand, necessitating the addition of one more woman. However, this woman was often unable to visit the shop due to numerous commitments, leaving the numerous women seeking treatment waiting patiently for her return, a significant inconvenience. After all, a doctor's heart is compassionate, and curing illnesses and saving lives is the most urgent priority. How could he keep patients waiting? Thus, he resolved to discuss with Doctor Chen to see if he could find a female acquaintance skilled in the art of medicine.

It was midday, and sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating the room with a bright, warm glow. Everyone gathered around the dining table, enjoying a hearty lunch and engaging in pleasant conversation. Just then, Li Ruoyue suddenly turned her gaze to Chen Jingsheng, who was sitting nearby, and asked, "Uncle Chen, have you met any female doctors?" Her tone was filled with a hint of eagerness and anticipation.

It turned out that Qihuang Pavilion was in urgent need of a female doctor to fill a vacancy. Since Li Ruoyue herself was sometimes out of town and unable to stay in the clinic all the time, she was worried about delaying patients' appointments. Therefore, she hoped to get some leads or recommendations from Chen Jingsheng.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingsheng frowned slightly, pondering. He knew this was a pressing issue for the Qinhuang Pavilion, but he couldn't immediately think of a suitable candidate. After a moment, he slowly said, "Hmm... let me think about it. As for female doctors, I do know a few, but most of them already have their own fixed practice locations or work schedules, and I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to spare time to help. However... perhaps I could ask other friends if they know of any relevant information." He then sighed softly, expressing his frustration at the situation.

Li Ruoyue looked at Uncle Chen with a worried look, sighed deeply, and then slowly said, "Uncle Chen, don't be anxious! This matter can't be rushed! After all, female doctors are a scarce resource. How easy is it to find a suitable candidate? We can only search slowly and try our luck!" After that, you shook your head gently, expressing deep helplessness.

Doctor Chen standing by also had a look of bitterness and powerlessness on his face after hearing what you said, but he still nodded and agreed: "Alas...that's true! There is no better way right now, so we can only take it one step at a time! I hope God will bless us and let us meet the right person as soon as possible!" After saying that, he sighed heavily, as if the worry in his heart had not been relieved at all.

There's no need to rush this matter; we can take our time and consider it later. However, the most urgent task is to renovate the shop next door. I'll go and purchase it this afternoon. I've already negotiated with the owner, and now we just need to go to the government office to handle the transfer procedures. Once everything is settled, the shop will be ours! This way, we can save ourselves a lot of trouble. What a blessing!

After lunch, Li Ruoyue rested briefly before heading next door with Luzhu. They walked briskly to the shop's door. Luzhu stepped forward, carefully raised her hand, and gently knocked on the door. A moment later, the door slowly opened, revealing a short, plump, and fair-skinned man in his forties. He was dressed simply, but his face shone with enthusiasm and joy.

The man immediately bowed upon seeing Li Ruoyue, and said with a smile, "Miss Li, I have been waiting for you for a long time! Please come in and talk." He then stepped aside, extending his right hand in an invitation. Li Ruoyue saw this and did not refuse, and walked in with Luzhu.

Entering the shop, I saw that the various furniture that had been placed around had been removed, leaving the large hall feeling rather empty. A single square wooden table and two long benches stood alone in the center, and a few cups of tea on the table served as the only decorative touch.

Li Ruoyue sat across from the plump, middle-aged man, their distance between them just right. Her gaze was sharp, and she spoke directly, "Manager Chen, there's no need to beat around the bush. Today, we'll just hand over the money and the deed. Once the transaction is complete, we'll immediately go to the government office to handle the transfer formalities. This way, we'll save a lot of trouble and put both parties at ease. What do you think?"

When the middle-aged man heard this, his smile became even wider, and he nodded repeatedly in response: "Haha, Miss Li is really quick-witted! In that case, let's sign the contract now." After that, he took out a pre-prepared contract document from his arms and handed it to Li Ruoyue.

Li Ruoyue gently reached out and carefully lifted the thick stack of documents before her. Squinting her eyes slightly, she read the densely packed text line by line, fearing to miss a single detail. Once she was sure everything was correct, she nodded in relief. Then, picking up her pen, she carefully signed her name at the end of the document, stroke by stroke, and solemnly pressed her bright red handprint.

Meanwhile, Shopkeeper Chen, standing nearby, was equally intently examining this important document. Once he was certain everything was in compliance, he unhesitatingly followed Li Ruoyue's lead, quickly signing and leaving a clearly legible fingerprint. Thus, the three copies of the document were signed, each one carrying the weight of responsibility and commitment from both parties.

Immediately afterwards, Li Ruoyue and Shopkeeper Chen each put away their precious documents, carefully handling them as if they were rare treasures. They clutched the remaining copy tightly in their hands and walked together towards the majestic gates of the yamen. Along the way, they walked steadily but with a hint of impatience, their hearts filled with beautiful anticipation for a smooth future collaboration...

It was indeed quite busy at the moment. The two of them waited here for a full hour before finally arriving at the government office responsible for managing real estate transactions. Looking up, they saw a shrewd, thin man with a thin face, no excess fat, and a small mustache sitting there.

After a closer look, he realized they were the two of them—registering their household or perhaps their property. Shopkeeper Chen, with a fawning expression on his face, approached them and said, "We're here to handle the transfer of ownership. This is Miss Li, the buyer of my shop. Please register here." Before he finished speaking, the slender man raised his head slightly, glanced at Li Ruoyue, and then turned to Shopkeeper Chen and asked in a cold tone, "Do you know how to handle the transfer?" Seeing this, Shopkeeper Chen quickly put on an ingratiating attitude and nodded repeatedly, "I know, of course I know!" As he spoke, he calmly handed the house deed and related documents, along with the silver hidden underneath, to the official in front of him.

The official from the capital reached out and gently stroked the sachet placed under the paper. A smile instantly appeared on his face, and he said slowly: "That's great. This matter is very easy to handle. Wait a moment, I will immediately stamp it with the official seal and seal it for you. It will only take a moment. You just wait here for a while." After that, he lowered his head and began to deal with related matters.

As the saying goes, "Money makes the world go round," and it's truly true! Just after paying the money, the matter was handled with such swiftness and efficiency! In just a stick of incense, all the formalities were completed—my household registration was successfully registered and transferred to my name, and all my property was also properly handled.

At this moment, Li Ruoyue and Shopkeeper Chen joyfully clutched the household registration certificate and transfer records issued by the government office, having received them from the man with the golden hand. Their hearts finally settled. They breathed a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted. You know, they'd been putting so much thought and effort into this matter for so long! Now that it was finally done, they could finally breathe a sigh of relief!

Looking at the heavy document in her hand, Li Ruoyue was overwhelmed with emotion. Recalling the twists and turns and difficulties she had experienced, she couldn't help but lament the impermanence of life. However, it was precisely because of these hardships that she became stronger and braver. And at this moment, this hard-earned achievement seemed even more precious.

Shopkeeper Chen was also very excited. He knew what this success meant to them. He wanted to buy a bigger inn, and now he had a place to stay.

Today was a day of smooth sailing and great fortune for both of them! After many setbacks, Shopkeeper Chen finally managed to sell the shop he had run for many years; meanwhile, Li Ruoyue also got her dream shop. These happy events filled both of them with uncontrollable joy, their faces filled with unconcealed excitement and happiness.

At the time of parting, the two of them said goodbye to each other solemnly, full of longing and expectation for a better life in the future, and gave each other the most sincere blessings: I wish each other's career will prosper and be at its peak, and be able to attract wealth and make a lot of money.