Baozi Xishi's Struggle

Chapter 472 New Year, New Atmosphere, Good Luck in Opening

Mrs. Li also shook her head and said, "The doctors in the pharmacy have to sit in the clinic from the moment the pharmacy opens in the morning. Even though they just sit there and see patients all day, they are still very tired."

"Brother Sun, you are already quite old, and your injuries have just healed. I am afraid you will not be able to bear it if you work like this for a whole day."

Li continued, "You don't necessarily need a storefront to open a clinic. As long as you have a clean consulting room and people around you know that you are a clinic, that's enough."

"There's a doctor nearby who specializes in treating toothaches. He has his clinic in the wing of his yard."

Shen Yu thought for a moment and said, "If that's the case, then wouldn't it be enough to just rent a clean and fresh little courtyard?"

Li thought about the dentist's courtyard she had visited with Madam Lin a few days ago, nodded and said, "I think it's possible, but I don't know whether I need to go to the government to apply for documents."

Doctor Sun was very familiar with these people. After all, he had been working in this business for a lifetime.

He nodded and said, "Hearing what you said, I think opening a clinic is more suitable for me."

"To open a clinic, you need to apply for documents from the government. This is different from the traveling doctors in the countryside."

"When I was practicing medicine in Dongxi Village, I just had to talk to the local head of the village."

"But I heard from the owner of the Linxi Town pharmacy that if you want to open a proper clinic, you have to apply for documents from the county government, and only after approval can you open a clinic and practice medicine."

Shen Yu smiled and said, "Then this matter is settled."

"After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the county government will officially start working. Then we can go to Master Qian and ask him how to apply for the documents."

"I'll go to the dental office in the next few days to ask if there are any suitable houses."

Doctor Sun was very grateful to see Shen Yu and Li being so enthusiastic.

But as soon as he said a word of thanks, Shen Yu interrupted him with a smile and said, "Uncle Sun, please don't say anything polite."

"If that's the case, it would be too distant from my family. Since you asked us to call you uncle, it's only natural for us to help you."

"Let's discuss where in the county town we can rent a house."

When Doctor Sun saw that everyone was looking at him enthusiastically and treating him as one of their own, he felt so warmed up that he had to swallow his words of gratitude and started to discuss things seriously with everyone.

The result of the discussion was that it would be best to rent a quiet little courtyard nearby.

First of all, the rent of houses nearby is not high.

Secondly, Doctor Sun has already gained a certain reputation in this area, so if he opens a clinic, he will be easily accepted by everyone, and there will be no need to worry about people not trusting his medical skills.

Thirdly, it is closer to the restaurant, so Dr. Sun doesn’t have to cook for his own meals, and it is convenient for the two families to take care of each other.

After discussing these things, everyone dispersed, and Doctor Sun went back to the small courtyard in front to rest.

The second day, the eighth day of the first lunar month, is a good start.

When I woke up in the morning, it was a sunny and nice day.

The sky was crystal blue without a single cloud, and the air was cool, but no longer as bone-chillingly cold as in winter. There was a hint of spring warmth.

Firecrackers were set off one after another in various places in the county town, and from time to time there were firecrackers flying into the sky with a loud "bang".

All shops attach great importance to this day.

Shen Yu's family were also dressed up, and after waiting for the long string of firecrackers to go off, they happily opened the door to welcome guests.

No longer having to look after the families staying in the inn all day, Shen Yu finally felt the atmosphere of the New Year.

Most of the guests who come in to eat are old customers.

Everyone has a happy face, wearing new clothes for the New Year, and is full of energy and spirit. They will also go to the store owner and say, "Good luck in opening the store, and may your business prosper."

After a busy morning, Shen Yu took Yutao and others out for a walk around the neighborhood.

Just as Li said, there were not many people in the market.

Because of the winter, merchants from the north and south have not arrived yet, and most of the stalls are still empty. The open space where camels are usually tied and mule carts are parked is still empty.

However, the shops along the street outside the market are open to welcome customers today.

Shen Yu chatted with the familiar shopkeeper standing at the door, knowing that they would close soon.

Until the 16th day of the first lunar month, their shops were only open for half a day, selling some inventory, and no new goods would be delivered.

The shopkeeper said to Shen Yu cheerfully, "Miss Shen's Fengnian Restaurant has become very famous these days."

"I'm at home in the south of the city, and I've heard that your inn, which hasn't opened yet, has been occupied by several families who were affected by the snow during the New Year holidays."

"Who would want to spend the New Year taking care of more than a dozen people instead of having a good time? Not to mention there are some injured or sick people, which involves a lot of risks."

"Although the county magistrate has designated your family to take care of him, this is still a great act of kindness."

"Besides, your inn hasn't even opened yet, but you already have guests. This is also a good sign."

Since Shen Yu started receiving these disaster-stricken families, she has been worried most of the time because they include both sick and injured people.

I was afraid that if I didn't take good care of the child, the condition would worsen and I would get into trouble. I didn't feel at ease until I sent the person away.

Hearing the shopkeeper say this, I felt both caring and comfortable.

She couldn't help but laugh, and said a few humble words in a low-key manner.

But I thought to myself: "When it comes to being able to speak, it has to be a businessman."

"He was clearly a patient that was worrying, but after hearing what he said, it really seemed like a good omen that there were customers before the store even opened. It made me feel a lot better."

The shopkeeper was also idle at this time, so he naturally gave out kind words without paying for them.

When Shen Yu mentioned that the Er Yue 2 Inn was officially opened, he also said that when merchants from the north and south come here in the future, he will definitely recommend them to stay at Shen Yu's inn.

Shen Yu hurriedly thanked him, and both sides exchanged some auspicious words for the prosperous business before they dispersed.

Yu Tao and the others beside her didn't think so much. Yu Cheng said happily, "Sister, what the shopkeeper said is the same as what mother said."

"Then let's go back quickly. After we close the shop and have lunch, we can go out to the temple fair, okay?"

"I've been bored at home for a few days. In a few days, we will go to school again."

"Even if we have a holiday, there won't be any temple fairs to visit."

Shen Yu nodded and smiled: "Okay, okay, let's go home and discuss it with mom."

"Let's see which temple fair to go to first. I heard that there is a great circus on Lejing Street. It has been performing in Wazi for several days. Why don't we go and watch that first..."