Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

Chapter 688 He Pengjun and Meng Xulin

Meng Xulin stood on the side of the road, lit a cigarette, took a puff, and the choking made him cough.

Meng Xulin didn't smoke much originally, but he was in a bad mood recently and wanted to take a few puffs to relieve the stress.

After taking two puffs, Meng Xulin saw an empty taxi approaching from not far away, and waved hurriedly. The taxi stopped beside Meng Xulin. Meng Xulin opened the door and got in the car, sitting in the passenger seat.

"Fasten your seat belt."

He Pengjun smiled and reminded him, "Where are you going?"

Meng Xulin told He Pengjun the address, then leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, and tapped his head with one hand.

"What's troubling you?"

He Pengjun asked as he started the car.

"Yes."

Meng Xulin sighed: "I'm unemployed."

"sorry."

He Pengjun glanced at Meng Xulin and said, "At our age, this incident is indeed a big blow."

Meng Xulin looks younger than He Pengjun, probably around 43 years old.

The age of forty or so is really the most critical time in a person's life. With elderly parents and young children to take care of, the burden of the whole family falls on one person.

People say that men of this age are like cattle and horses, who can’t afford to get sick or die. Once they lose their jobs, it’s like the sky is falling.

He Pengjun can understand this very well.

“Don’t be too depressed either.”

He Pengjun comforted her: "There is no hurdle in life that cannot be overcome. We can always get through it."

"You're right." Meng Xulin forced a smile.

"Is it because the company is laying off employees?" He Pengjun asked.

"It's my own problem."

Meng Xulin smiled bitterly and said, "I am a chef, but now I can't tell the taste."

"Can't tell the taste?"

He Pengjun asked: "Did you lose your sense of taste because of the illness?"

"That's it."

Meng Xulin didn't want to say too much.

"Hi."

He Pengjun said: "I thought it was something else. If it's this, it's simple."

Meng Xulin was stunned and looked at He Pengjun in confusion: "Master, do you have a solution?"

"I'll recommend a doctor to you."

He Pengjun said: "Dr. Chen Yang from the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the Provincial Medical University Affiliated Hospital is very skilled and has treated many difficult and complicated cases. If you have this problem, go to see Dr. Chen. Dr. Chen will guarantee that he can solve it for you."

"Chen Yang?"

Meng Xulin muttered softly, why does this name sound a little familiar?

"Let me tell you, my mother-in-law was sick before, and she saw many doctors but none of them cured her. It was Doctor Chen who cured her, and it didn't cost much."

He Pengjun said: "During this period of time, I have also recommended many people to see Dr. Chen, and most of their problems have been cured. Your problem should not be a big problem. Once you are cured, you can find a new job."

"Thank you."

Meng Xulin thanked him.

The taxi stopped in front of a restaurant. Meng Xulin got out of the car, said hello to He Pengjun, and then walked into the hotel.

"Master Meng."

"Master Meng."

Meng Xulin entered the restaurant. Some waiters and front desk staff greeted him and he nodded politely.

"Master."

A young man in his thirties came up, greeted Meng Xulin politely, and took Meng Xulin to his office.

"Master, have some tea."

While pouring tea for Meng Xulin, the young man asked, "Is it still not possible today?"

"Which restaurant would want me in my current state?"

Meng Xulin said bitterly: "Some people are here because of my previous fame. I have to taste their food when I go there, right?"

"Master, how about you help me here first?"

The young man said, "Although my restaurant is not very big, you can stay here for a while. When you are better, you can look for a job."

Meng Xulin is not an ordinary chef, but a top chef who is very famous in the entire Shanzhou Province.

"forget it."

Meng Xulin said: "I am in this state. I can't help you here. I will only cause trouble for you."

"Master, what you said is true."

The young man said, "In addition to cooking, your knife skills are also excellent. If you can give me some pointers in the kitchen, it will be of great help to me."

The young man also knew that Meng Xulin had been very busy recently. In addition to his own health problems, which prevented him from cooking, there were many other things going on at home. The family savings had been almost spent over the years, so he really wanted to help his master.

"I know what you're thinking."

Meng Xulin said: "But what I need now is not just a small amount of money. If I can't find a job, relying on your help will only be a drop in the bucket..."

Just as Meng Xulin and Jin Haoxuan were talking in the office, Chen Yang also arrived at the entrance of the restaurant. This was the place where Chen Yang, Zhou Qinghua, Zhang Kai, and Tian Jikang had agreed to have dinner today.

"Chen Yang."

As soon as Chen Yang got off the car, he heard someone calling him. He turned around and saw it was Jiang Dongfei.

"Jiang Dongfei." Chen Yang greeted Jiang Dongfei with a smile.

Jiang Dongfei had just arrived and saw Chen Yang as soon as he got off the car.

"I heard that you went to the provincial capital, working at the affiliated hospital of the Medical University. I always said that I would come to see you when I had the chance, but I've been busy."

Jiang Dongfei was very happy to see Chen Yang.

Jiang Dongfei is Chen Yang's college classmate. He is a doctoral student at Shanzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is in his third year of doctoral studies this year and will graduate in June.

When Chen Yang was in Jialin County Hospital, Jiang Dongfei also stayed in Jialin County Hospital for a while and studied with Chen Yang for a period of time.

"Come on, let's go inside and talk. It's quite cold outside."

It's cloudy today, there's no sun, and it's a bit cold at night.

As they were talking, Chen Yang and Jiang Dongfei entered the restaurant and were led to a private room by the waiter. No one had entered the room yet, and Chen Yang and Jiang Dongfei were the first to arrive.

After about a few minutes, Zhang Kai, Zhou Qinghua and Tian Jikang came together.

"Chen Yang, Jiang Dongfei."

Everyone greeted each other and then sat down.

"This restaurant opened last year. I came here once by chance. The food was okay. It's not far from us," said Zhang Kai with a smile.

The hotel was booked by Zhang Kai, which is slightly closer to the Affiliated Hospital of Medical University, also for the purpose of taking care of Chen Yang.

Although we are classmates, our achievements and identities are different after graduation, and our relationship is also different.

In fact, everyone understands one thing: there is no real equality between people. Even among friends and relatives, with different professions and incomes, there will inevitably be differences in strength when getting along with each other. Everyone has his or her own calculations in his or her heart.

Chen Yang is undoubtedly the most accomplished and famous among his classmates. Zhou Qinghua and others must have all kinds of thoughts in front of Chen Yang. When chatting, they must first take care of Chen Yang's emotions.

"Let me order first." Zhang Kai said, and called the waiter to start taking orders.