Clinic Commitment
"Old Master, I have matters to attend to in Luofeng City. I can't spare the time for the clinic in White Cloud City."
Old Master Chen nodded. "I've heard about Mr. Lin's situation as well. The trade route truly needs someone keeping watch over it. I'm not asking Mr. Lin to sit at the clinic every day. Dr. Fang meant that two or three visits a month would be enough. If there are difficult patients or cases he isn't sure about, he can have Mr. Lin come take a look at the prescription. It won't delay Mr. Lin's main business."
Lin Taichu neither agreed immediately nor refused outright. He considered it, then said, "Old Master, allow me to think it over."
Old Master Chen nodded and said no more. "There's no rush. Once Mr. Lin has made up his mind, just send someone to let me know."
Lin Taichu sat for a while longer and chatted with Old Master Chen about everyday matters. He asked about Old Master Chen's diet and recovery over the past few days, and Old Master Chen answered each question.
Judging by his complexion, Old Master Chen had indeed improved considerably. His voice also carried more strength than it had last time. It seemed that prescription had truly been the right one for him.
After another half hour, Lin Taichu rose to take his leave. Old Master Chen did not press him to stay and had Steward Liu see him out.
After leaving Chen Residence, Lin Taichu did not return directly to Luofeng City. He followed the main street north for a while and stopped near the warehouses in the northern part of the city.
Several loaded carts stood lined up outside the warehouses, while the workers carried crates onto them. The crates bore