781 Pressed for Time, and Bothersome Task (1/2)

On the following day, after Ling Ran had a good night's sleep, he watered the flowers and plants that he had not seen for many days. By the time he was done, milky white clouds were already rising up the horizon.

Huang Maosheng, the pharmaceutical sales representative sent over a full set of breakfast comprising guo bian hu, [1] deep-fried pancakes and dumplings in a show of attentiveness. He then helped out in Lower Groove Clinic by sweeping the courtyard and sprinkling some water on the ground to clean it. After he helped wash some rice and cook a pot of porridge, he left with a smile.

His main task right now was to get in touch with Ling Ran, and he had slowly gotten to know Ling Ran's likes and dislikes. He knew that Ling Ran did not like it when other people followed him around all the time, and this made things even easier for him. The only inconvenience was that Ling Ran's working hours were a little weird. But due to his lucrative monthly bonus, Huang Maosheng swallowed his dissatisfaction and went on with his task.

When Ling Jiezhou heard the commotion, he slipped on a singlet and went downstairs.

The singlet was a little old, and the fabric at the position of his shoulders had become a little yellowish. The hem has even become a little curled. Ling Jiezhou did not mind at all though. He knocked on his shoulders a few times to loosen his muscles and washed up in a leisurely manner. He then took a piece of rag and wiped down the railings as well as the tables and chairs. After he was done, he straightened his body and said, ”Young people nowadays don't know how to do chores. All they know how to do is to sweep the ground and sprinkle water on the ground. They have no idea that they need to use a rag to wipe down things at all. In my opinion, that pharmaceutical sales representative of yours is not meticulous when he does things.”

Ling Ran did not catch the main point that his father was trying to convey. He merely hummed in acknowledgment.

”What do you think? Should I talk to him on your behalf next time?” Ling Jiezhou suggested half-jokingly.

Ling Ran still did not realize what his father was trying to imply. ”Why do you need the pharmaceutical sales representative to do all this?”

”Because I'm lazy.” Ling Jiezhou grinned.

Ling Ran nodded in agreement.

”I'm too lazy to do this sort of stuff, so I'll have to take the initiative to talk to him. Get it?” Ling Jiezhou sighed in resignation, as he felt that he had just wasted his breath. However, he continued, ”You should put that pharmaceutical sales representative of yours to good use. He'll feel guilty anyway if you don't assign tasks for him. And as time goes by, he'll get used to doing nothing. In the end, he'll be incapable of getting things done when you ask him to do something. Aren't you turning him into a piece of trash this way? So, it is only reasonable for you to work your subordinates.”

Ling Ran threw Ling Jiezhou a suspicious glance and said, ”This is what you used to say about a doctor working in this clinic, and in the end, the doctor resigned.”

”It's because that doctor was immature. Take a look at Old Xiong, he has gotten used to being oppressed… No, I mean, isn't he doing his job well now? Moreover, even if the pharmaceutical sales representative were to resign, the medical company will send someone else over. You don't have to worry about this.”

Ling Ran hummed in acknowledgment again and started scooping porridge into his bowl.

Even though Ling Jiezhou was not a doctor, he was involved in the field of medicine. He was akin to a person who had seen a pig even though he had never eaten pork. Hence, he had a good understanding of the relationship between doctors and pharmaceutical sales representatives. Now that they were talking about medical companies and pharmaceutical sales representatives, Ling Jiezhou made it a point to give Ling Ran a reminder. ”Companies like Changxi Medical Company mainly focus on selling drugs. Most of those drugs can be supplied by other companies too, and there isn't much difference when it comes to the effectiveness of the drugs and other aspects. I know that you don't like to bother yourself with too many things, so just take their after-sales customer service into consideration.”

”After-sales customer service?”

”If you have any requirements when it comes to the drugs they supply, you can raise those requirements to them. You can also ask for data and information from them. This way, you will be able to select medical companies that best suits your needs. Of course, you can carry on with companies like Changxi Medical Company that you have worked with for a while. But if you're bringing in new drugs and stuff, you can go for the medical companies that are more professional.” Ling Jiezhou looked at his son. For some reason, he was a little pleased with himself. ”This is especially true when you're introducing a new surgical method, as cooperation from the medical companies plays a big role in this.”

Ling Ran nodded a little, and he was a little surprised as he looked at his father. He agreed with what his father said. ”Makes sense.”

Ling Jiezhou placed his hand on his hips and laughed. ”Right? Even though your dad isn't a doctor, I know the happenings in the field of medicine like the back of my hand. Of course, I know nothing about things like surgeries. You've really outdone your dad in this. But when it comes to matters concerning hospital affairs and medical companies, you still have a lot to learn from me.”

*Creak*

The bedroom door on the first floor was pushed open.

Tao Ping's voice rang out. ”Don't listen to your dad. He deliberately called someone to ask about this yesterday. He even talked to that person for a good few hours.”

Ling Jiezhou laughed so hard that he almost suffocated. ”Wifey, I thought we agreed that we're managing different aspects of the business?”

”Ah, I forgot.” Tao Ping sounded surprised.

Ling Jiezhou raised his head to glance at his wife. ”Please wipe that smirk off your face.”

”I really forgot about that!” Tao Ping said good-naturedly.

Ling Ran quietly finished his bowl of porridge as well as eat some deep-fried pancakes and guo bian hu. He then gobbled down a bowl of dumplings, two eggs, and some salted egg yolk. By the time he finished a few grapes and a pear, the courtyard was silent once again.

”I'm off to work.” Ling Ran wiped his mouth and shouted. He then went to the backyard and started his car.

Ling Jiezhou massaged his round belly, which was becoming bigger by the day, and reminded Ling Ran from the first floor, ”Old Chen will be bringing his uncle over for a consultation later. Don't forget.”

”The one with cholecystitis?”

”Yes. Old Chen used to sell cakes. You liked his sesame cakes quite a lot.”