This was her first time actively seeking out the Marquis Residence, and she was looking for none other than their prized Princely Heir.
"Doctor Gu, you’re looking for the Young Master, please wait a moment,"
The messenger hurried off; it seems having a reputation really does have its benefits,
Although she had become the object of hatred among her rivals, her medical skills were beyond doubt, and everyone’s affection for her was undeniable, wasn’t it? If it were before, none of these fellows would have moved so swiftly.
Yue Rujing came out quickly, looking rather anxious.
"Oh, Divine Doctor Gu has arrived. What brings you here today? I thought Jisheng Hall would have had its threshold worn down by visitors."
Gu Youyou laughed and said, "It’s precisely because I’m afraid of the threshold being worn down that I haven’t opened up at all. Sigh, I came to ask for your help; I’m short-handed over at my place."
Yue Rujing looked at her in surprise and asked, "So you want me to help recruit a few doctors for you?"
Gu Youyou said, "Let’s not bother recruiting any doctors. If someone was willing to come work as a doctor at Jisheng Hall, they would immediately become a thorn in the side of those at Lingnan Medical Pavilion. You know our situation; we don’t even know how much longer we can stay in Lingnan, so let’s not drag others down. What I mean is, I want you to come; I trust you if you do."
"Me coming?" He seemed a bit surprised and looked at Gu Youyou with a somewhat strange expression before mumbling, "This is... rather sudden, I’ll have to think about it."
Gu Youyou did not feel there was anything improper and only smiled, "Alright, once you’ve thought it over, just come directly to my medical pavilion."
Little did she know, she would have to discuss this with Jin Zijin.
The doors of Jisheng Hall were opened, and the signboard was hung below the second-floor window. The moment the doors opened, she saw a dense crowd of people.
"Doctor Gu, please take a look at my shoulder. It’s been hurting for many years, and no place has been able to cure it. Do you have a solution?"
"Doctor Gu, I often have pains in my chest, and it’s always untreated; can you take a look at it for me?"
If it weren’t for Banxia blocking, she would have been skinned alive by the crowd.
To prevent a stampede, she had no choice but to raise her voice, "Don’t push, form a line. Anyone who doesn’t queue up will not be treated at all."
"Ah? Form a line?" The crowd looked bewildered.
Banxia pointed to the queuing area that Gu Youyou had instructed her to mark out the day before, "Only patients who stand in these squares will be treated; anyone outside won’t count."
Then Gu Youyou added, "I’ll see you after you’ve all lined up, no rush, I’ll wait for you."
Upon hearing this, everyone froze for an instant, but soon after, they orderly stood in the squares they had marked out to queue up for treatment.
Gu Youyou flashed a toothy smile and whispered, "That’s more like it."
As night fell, there were still plenty of patients left to see. Gu Youyou took out the number cards she had prepared earlier and had Banxia distribute them to the people in line.
The crowd was confused and asked, "Doctor Gu, what does this mean?"
Banxia explained, "That’s it for today. Tomorrow, those of you with cards can come in the order listed on the card for treatment."
Everyone then understood and expressed their acceptance.
"There are so many people, and Doctor Gu is just one person; we can’t let Doctor Gu get exhausted."
"Right, we can’t let Doctor Gu get tired; okay, let’s disperse now."
After closing the door, Banxia said to Gu Youyou with delight, "We’re packed full, while the other medical pavilions are empty."
After washing up, Gu Youyou laughed and said, "But we’re almost dead from exhaustion. Hmm, fortunately, the doctors I’ve hired will start working tomorrow."