I Can Talk to the Internal Organs-Chapter 94 - 79: No Moxibustion Smell Allowed in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic (3)
"It’s best if you understand," Guo Huai said.
"Alright then, from today on I won’t do moxibustion. Once I install an exhaust pipe that meets the standards, I’ll invite the leadership to come and inspect. If you think everything’s alright, then I’ll continue. This shouldn’t be a problem, right?" Lu Jiu said.
"Fine, but starting today, your clinic must close. Once you’ve installed the exhaust and meet the emission standards, you can reopen," Guo Huai said.
Lu Jiu frowned, "Why?"
"You’ve already caused inconvenience to the surrounding community. The smell of the moxibustion is too strong. According to regulations, you must close the clinic to accept inspections. If everyone just apologized and self-punished, why would we need to come and inspect?" Guo Huai said.
Lu Jiu stared at Guo Huai, "Community? What community? Which member? Since such reports require real names, I’d like to ask the leadership to make it clear so I can have a chance to apologize to this ’member’ face-to-face, or even offer compensation."
Guo Huai said, "What do you mean? You want to seek revenge? The whistleblower’s information is protected by us. You think we can just show it to you because you ask?"
Lu Jiu laughed, "So, as long as there’s a name, it’s the community. His opinion represents everyone’s opinion. Why don’t you conduct an on-site interview to see which of my patients are actually bothered by the smell of moxibustion?"
Guo Huai said, "Are you trying to teach me how to do my job?"
Lu Jiu laughed and approached Guo Huai, looking at him coldly, "I wouldn’t dare. I just want to know what the hell you mean by community. Does only speaking out count as being part of the community, and staying silent does not? Are only those who report part of the community, and those who come here for treatment are not? Are the few who complain the community, while the majority, the hell, are not?"
Guo Huai seemed intimidated by this look, involuntarily stepping back half a step. This half step made him suddenly feel very humiliated, and he was immediately filled with anger. His gaze was fierce as he took a step forward, "What I’m discussing with you now is an environmental issue. If your environmental standards are not met, then you can’t operate. No matter how much you say, it’s useless. Hu Juan, get the notice out. Right now, everyone, get out, close the door, stick the notice. Whoever dares to destroy it, just wait for the lawsuit!" 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖
As soon as he said this, everyone dared not stay longer and began to leave the clinic.
Before long, Lu’s Clinic was left with only two people from the environmental department and Lu Jiu and his grandfather.
Guo Huai did not speak further, just went to the door with his colleague, closed the glass door of the clinic, and posted two white notices, along with a notice for rectifying the environmental standards of the medical institution.
Lu Jiu watched them through the glass without saying a word.
Lu Mountain was no longer surprised by such events. While Lu Jiu and Guo Huai were arguing, he quietly stepped aside, poured himself a cup of tea, and sat on a stool to savor it.
Once the notices were posted, Guo Huai and his colleague left, and the patients outside looked bewilderedly at Lu Jiu inside.
Some people also recorded the entire incident on their phones.
In the era of the internet, everyone is a reporter. This habit of snapping a photo or video casually has long been an essential skill for the public to watch the spectacle.
Inside the clinic, Lu Mountain looked at Lu Jiu, who was still standing there motionless, and slowly said, "Angry?"
Lu Jiu said, "A bit."
Lu Mountain smiled, "You’ll get used to it. It’s not good to stand out too much. People, you must learn to keep a low profile, especially in traditional medicine."
"Do you know why I only open the clinic for half a day? When you treat more and more people and cure more and more, you’ll inevitably irritate some. In this world, there’s no such thing as guarding against thieves for a thousand days. So, being accommodating to others is being accommodating to yourself."
"I treat my patients without leaving you unprofitable, and if everyone can be okay with each other, it can last long. You, you’re doing too much."
Lu Jiu said, "I understand, but I’m not convinced."
Lu Mountain walked over to Lu Jiu, patted him on the head, "You have to be convinced eventually. We can’t fight against this world. But I won’t force you to conform now. Young people, after all, need some spirit. Do whatever you want, even if it means giving up this clinic; grandpa is behind you!"
Lu Jiu turned to look at Lu Mountain, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, "Grandpa, you really know me."
Lu Mountain rolled his eyes, "I raised you myself. When you twitch your butt, I know what you’re about to do. With your unwillingness to suffer a loss, can you let them bully you without a word?"
Lu Jiu smiled, "Then grandpa, I’ll just go for it!"
Lu Mountain laughed, "Can I stop you?"
The two looked at each other for a moment and couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
At the same time, the news of Lu’s Clinic being temporarily closed for failing to meet environmental standards spread quickly in Jianghan City.
A traditional Chinese medicine clinic was shut down because of moxibustion’s smell; such a ridiculous thing happened so openly.
This also drew a lot of attention.
On several major video platforms, netizens from Jianghan discovered that someone had recorded the incident on video. After watching it, they left comments below.
"Hospitals should also be investigated. The smell of herbs is too strong, and the disinfectant smell is overpowering. This needs a good investigation."
"Moxibustion is supposed to purify the environment. This accusation is just ridiculous, hahaha."
"Traditional Chinese medicine won’t die out; eventually, it will flourish abroad."
"Last year, my family burned mugwort, and no one got sick..."
"It’s possible that competitors in the neighborhood got envious of his booming business and reported him."
"This is more like it. The trash can shouldn’t have any trash either; that’s what our instructor said."
"Is this traditional Chinese medicine from Jianghan? Never heard of it. Can someone so young treat patients? This video alone isn’t very convincing, is there a follow-up?"
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