PNB Chapter 180: Hypocrisy
Chapter 180: Hypocrisy
Fang Xiaoxiao watched as this family practically knelt before her.
She quickly spoke up to stop them.
"Stop doing this! Get the blood tested immediately, saving lives is the priority!"
At this point, no one said anything more.
Seeing this, Li Siwei was naturally displeased.
He's a chosen one of heaven, how could he let a quack doctor save him?
Just now, he had gone to Lingxi Pavilion to observe and see who was stealing most of their pharmacy's customers.
Moreover, who could possibly cause their shops in Changle County to face closure?
Just then, they ran into the doctor, whom they had met once before in Jiangnan Province.
This person was in Jiangnan Province at the time treating and saving lives, and his medical skills were truly remarkable, especially in treating women's diseases, which he could cure with ease.
When he was at his wit's end trying to cure a woman's illness, the half-immortal doctor not only taught him everything he knew but also refused to accept a single penny from him. Such noble character is truly rare in this world.
Therefore, after encountering the half-immortal doctor, he said that someone was doing something about blood transfusions, and his apprentice tried to stop this absurd thing but was beaten up, which was simply infuriating.
Li Siwei looked at these ignorant commoners and said coldly.
“You are a hopeless bunch. How could you entrust your family’s lives to a quack doctor who doesn’t even have a clinic?”
“If you choose my apothecary to save the girl, I, Li Siwei, can assure you that all the medical expenses for the little girl will be borne by my apothecary.”
It's incredibly tempting; the offers are so attractive that it's impossible to refuse.
But to his utter surprise, the people he called civilians remained unmoved.
Even Nai Nai's aunt said it directly.
“We are commoners, but not pariahs.”
"We may not have much money, but we won't accept your ill-gotten gains!"
"Yes, how can you, an outsider, interfere in the affairs of our Huang family?"
Nai Nai's uncle retorted angrily.
"So what if you have money? We don't care about your stinking money. Even if we have to sell everything we own, we'll still give Nai Nai's medicine money to Madam Fang!"
For them, money may be very important, but integrity is even more important.
A person who lacks integrity and enjoys the conveniences given to them by others will ultimately not have a good outcome.
You should know that there is no one in this world who doesn't ask for anything in return.
Fang Xiaoxiao was deeply moved by their words.
She knew that if she said at that moment, "I don't need the money," she would naturally receive applause and cheers from the crowd.
But what's the point? Does she have to be this great philanthropist every time someone encounters difficulties in the future?
That's impossible. Once you start, there will only be endless troubles to come.
You know, a little kindness is appreciated, but too much can breed resentment.
You can make appropriate concessions to help others, but never give without reservation or conditions.
Fang Xiaoxiao coughed lightly to signal everyone to be quiet, and then spoke.
"As someone who was once considered a good-for-nothing spendthrift by everyone, I have now founded Lingxi Pavilion through my own efforts. I believe everyone knows the hardships and bitterness I have endured along the way."
"I can't be as generous as Philanthropist Li, who can waive the cost of all other people's soup bowls!"
"After all, Mr. Li was born into a wealthy family, while I was also born into a rich family, but that is in the past. I have no family to help me, only hard work, as well as the help of Manager Zhu of Wenyue Pavilion and Mr. Wang, the richest man in the country."
"Therefore, I am very clear about one thing: since it is a transaction, it must be conducted in a transactional manner."
"I cannot offer free treatment for Nai Nai, but I will certainly reduce the cost as appropriate. I hope everyone can urge me to do so."
Speech closed.
Her words were flat, without any dramatic ups and downs, any impassioned tone, or any flowery language; they were simply stating the facts.
"Clap clap clap!"
“Okay, Madam Fang is right. I also think that since we are doing business, we should naturally do it in the way that business is done.”
"That's right, that's right. I won't be greedy for that kind of bargain. Even if you give it to me for free, you might still try to squeeze more money out of me later."
"That's right. What great philanthropist? I think he's nothing but a complete hypocrite, just like that quack doctor. They're all sanctimonious bastards."
These people were present from beginning to end and witnessed the entire process.
From the initial hearing about the former head of the Imperial Medical Academy, to seeing the half-immortal doctor almost kill the little girl, to the sudden appearance of the future heir of the pharmacy.
This made them very disgusted, even extremely annoyed.
In their eyes, these guys are a bunch of hypocritical rich people who never really care about human lives.
Li Siwei's expression was uncertain at this moment, and he hated Fang Xiaoxiao to the core.
He never imagined that there would be anyone in this world who would dare to oppose him, especially someone who was just a shopkeeper in a small county like Changle.
at this time.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Wang Youcai thought that he could not offend this young master Li, so he acted as a peacemaker.
"Oh dear, everyone, please be quiet and listen to what I have to say."
"Actually, Young Master Li meant well. He just wanted to ease the burden on this little girl's family. Besides, the method of blood transfusion is unheard of and no one has ever done it before, so it's good to be cautious, right?"
"Secondly, everyone has witnessed Fang Niangzi's abilities. She was once a spendthrift whom everyone despised, but she not only relied on her own hands to get to where she is today, but also founded the Lingxi Pavilion and developed many things that benefit the people. I have seen it all."
"I greatly admire Lady Fang, who supports seven husbands on her own. She is truly a heroine among women!"
"Therefore, let's not argue or slander anyone; they are all people we should respect."
"Goodness, no wonder he's an official. His ability to be so diplomatic is truly admirable."
Fang Xiaoxiao listened to Wang Youcai's sycophantic words, which offended no one, and couldn't help but admire him in her heart.
It has to be admitted that he really has some skills to be able to navigate the officialdom.
“I think Magistrate Wang is right. Everyone should stop discussing the pharmacy and stop criticizing Young Master Li.”
"Next, I will be giving Nai Nai a blood transfusion. Please keep quiet and wait patiently."
Seeing that no one objected, she quickly walked towards the makeshift operating room.
The blood sample collection was completed, and a blood type that matched the little girl Nai Nai was found; it happened to be the girl's mother's older sister.
……
Li Siwei watched her stride away, his hatred growing stronger.
He originally only wanted to use this incident to give Lingxi Pavilion a warning, but unexpectedly, it not only failed to have a warning effect, but also made him the target of criticism and ridicule from everyone.