Chinese Medicine: Starting with Daily Intelligence

Chapter 584: Chapter 584: Buying a House

"Doctor Li, what are you up to? I’ve got some great news."

"Our Kudzu Root and Pearl Tea just hit the market, and the first batch is blowing up," Ding Kaifang said cheerfully.

"Blowing up?"

"Exactly. It’s selling like crazy."

"We made a huge splash at the beer festival, so a lot of distributors were already waiting for it," Ding Kaifang shouted excitedly. "It just hit the shelves yesterday, and it’s been completely wiped from supermarket shelves in several major cities. Our phones have been ringing off the hook with restock orders."

"Heh, it’s mainly because our kudzu root tea is so effective. There’s just no competition."

"Haha, you have no idea! Now that our kudzu root tea is out, people are drinking without a care in the world. Alcohol companies’ stock prices have been climbing for days. Every single one of them ought to be thanking us."

After chatting for a bit, Ding Kaifang asked what Li Xu was doing, saying he wanted to celebrate.

Li Xu said he was looking at houses.

"Whoa, why are you looking at houses?"

"Doctor Li, are you trying to make me lose face?" Ding Kaifang said urgently.

"Have you forgotten? The Ding Group may be making waves in the pharmaceutical industry now, but our original business was real estate! We developed half the high-end residential projects in Feng City."

"You’re the biggest contributor to Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory’s success, not to mention the savior of my entire family! If it weren’t for the medicines you developed, the factory would’ve gone under long ago. We wouldn’t be enjoying any of this success today. How could we possibly let you buy a house with your own money?"

"Actually, I secretly picked out a house for you last year. I was originally planning to give it to you as a surprise gift when you and Sisi get engaged."

"Haha, since you’re looking for a house now, I won’t keep it a secret any longer. It was going to be yours sooner or later anyway. You and Sisi should head back. Stop wasting your time looking at other places. I’ll bring you the keys in a little while and show you a real ’home.’"

Huh?

Li Xu was a bit surprised.

’But on second thought, it made sense.’

’Ding Kaifang might be a businessman, but he values relationships and knows how to show gratitude.’

’In the past year, I’ve brought Ding’s Pharmaceutical profits far exceeding a few hundred million.’

’Gifting a house is just a drop in the bucket for him.’

Li Xu didn’t stand on ceremony and accepted.

After hanging up, he smiled apologetically at the saleswoman. "Sorry, we need to think it over."

The saleswoman was a little disappointed, but her professionalism was excellent, and she maintained her smile.

The group left the sales office.

Lin Xiaoyu’s eyes were filled with envy.

She didn’t go back with them. After all, this was a private matter between friends, and it would have been inappropriate for her to tag along.

...

By the time they got back to the clinic, Ding Kaifang was already there.

"Doctor Li! Sisi!"

Ding Kaifang greeted them warmly. "Come on, come on! Let’s get some lunch first. We’ll need our strength for house hunting."

For lunch, Ding Kaifang treated them to a sumptuous meal at a private kitchen with a wonderful ambiance.

During the meal, Song Sisi asked curiously, "President Ding, what kind of house did you get for us? Is it even nicer than the one at Lixin?"

Ding Kaifang just smiled mysteriously, keeping them in suspense. "You’ll see for yourselves soon enough. All I’ll say is that I think it’s the best property in the best location in all of Feng City."

After lunch, Ding Kaifang drove them to a new residential development called "Yujing Bay."

The development had just been completed last year and was the Ding Group’s flagship project for the past two years.

Driving into the complex, the first impression was one of tranquility.

Unlike the bustling clamor of the city, this place was shaded by lush trees with the sound of trickling water. The landscaping was so exquisite it felt like stepping into a park.

"This place specializes in high-end, single-floor luxury apartments," Ding Kaifang explained.

He led them to the top floor of one of the buildings.

It was one unit per floor, offering exceptional privacy.

As he pushed the door open, a spacious, bright living room unfolded before them.

The apartment was over three hundred square meters, with fantastic natural light.

Standing before the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows, you could not only overlook the complex’s garden landscape but also see Feng City’s "mother river" in the distance. The view was absolutely expansive.

The floor plan was also exceptionally well-designed, with distinct living and private quarters, separated wet and dry areas in the bathrooms, and a dedicated walk-in closet and study.

The decor was modern minimalist, exuding an understated luxury. It was obvious at a glance that all the materials used were top-of-the-line.

"So, what do you think?" Ding Kaifang asked with a smile. "The view is unbeatable. Plus, it’s right on the edge of downtown—a quiet oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle, so life is still very convenient."

Li Xu and Song Sisi were both very satisfied.

It was indeed quite a bit nicer than the one they had seen that morning.

"It’s very nice," Li Xu nodded.

But Ding Kaifang waved his hand. "Don’t get too excited. We’re not done yet."

"What? There’s more?" Sisi asked, astonished.

"Of course," Ding Kaifang said with a laugh. "Let’s go. I’m taking you to one more place."

The car started up again, this time heading toward the outskirts of Feng City.

About half an hour later, they arrived at a villa community nestled by the mountains and water—Wolong Mountain Villa.

It was far from the clamor of the city. The air was fresh and had an extremely high concentration of negative ions.

Backed by Wolong Mountain and facing Moon Lake, it had excellent feng shui.

The entire community consisted of only a few dozen detached villas, each one shrouded in lush greenery, ensuring utmost privacy.

The car stopped in front of a villa in the best, most elevated location.

The villa occupied a huge plot of land, complete with separate front and back gardens, a private garage, and a swimming pool.

Ding Kaifang opened the main gate and led the two inside.

The interior was decorated in a neo-Chinese style—elegant and grand, yet still warm and inviting.

It came fully furnished with appliances, all from top-tier international brands.

Standing on the second-floor terrace, gazing at the distant mountains and the nearby lake, a profound sense of peaceful detachment washed over them.

Ding Kaifang took out two sets of keys, placed them on the coffee table, and said with a smile,

"This luxury apartment and this villa—they’re both for you."

"Live in whichever one you want. When you’re busy with work and need convenience, stay at the apartment. On weekends, when you want to relax, or later on, when you have kids and want to be closer to nature, you can stay here at the villa."

"I’ve already had my people take care of the paperwork. All you two need to do is sign."

Sisi was so shocked she covered her mouth. "This... This is far too generous! Two places? How could the two of us possibly live in both?"

Ding Kaifang waved his hand dismissively. "If you can’t live in both, just leave one empty, or switch back and forth. Lots of people praise the convenience of a luxury flat, while others prefer the tranquility of a villa. They each have their pros and cons. This way, you can try both and decide which you like best."

Li Xu didn’t stand on ceremony. He accepted the keys with a smile. "Thank you, President Ding."

...

With the housing situation settled, Li Xu threw himself back into his busy work schedule.

After several days of deep thought, aided by the information he had gathered, a solid preliminary plan for integrating the oncology department at the City Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine was beginning to take shape.

His line of thought was clear: they had to take an "integrated Chinese and Western medicine" approach.

’Traditional Chinese medicine is amazing, but you can’t just blindly reject Western medicine.’

’Especially for early-stage solid tumors, surgical resection is still the fastest and most effective treatment.’

’After surgery, traditional Chinese medicine methods could be used to strengthen the patient’s constitution, clear away toxins, and dissolve any remaining nodules. This would serve to, on the one hand, eliminate any lingering microscopic lesions and prevent recurrence or metastasis.’

’On the other hand, it would enhance the patient’s immune system, allowing the body to build up its own line of defense.’

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