I, Doctor in the US

Do you feel like Ximen Qing?

Is this self-deprecation or self-mockery?

Actually, it's neither.

The reason Zhou Mo Sen thinks this way doesn't have any special reason.

Anyone who has read "Jin Ping Mei" likely feels this way.

Let's briefly discuss the rise of Ximen Qing.

Wasn't the main factor just selling medicine during a pandemic?

Of course, there are many details.

And in this aspect, Zhou Mo Sen shares similar aspects.

Then there's the major plot of "Jin Ping Mei."

Women.

The three characters in Jin Ping Mei represent three women.

But in Ximen Qing's estate, there were actually over twenty beauties.

This aspect compared to Zhou Mo Sen... Zhou Mo Sen is a bit embarrassed by.

Can't compare, indeed can't compare.

Although, Zhou Mo Sen's current situation, if considering the future, surely won't remain stagnant.

However, having so many beauties in one estate is indeed hard to bear.

Thus, some people's perception of "Jin Ping Mei" is rather unique.

Zhou Mo Sen read the novel, but didn't finish it.

However, he's gained some insights from the content he read.

For instance, what did he previously claim to be?

Master Chunyang.

Whose title is this?

Lü Yan, which is Lü Dongbin.

Ahem, did he see Lü Dongbin for the first time in this novel?

This cannot be blamed on Zhou Mo Sen, mainly because this is how the first chapter of the novel is written.

Furthermore, there's a poem.

The lovely lady's skin is soft like cream, with a sword at her waist to slay the foolish.

Even if you don't see heads fall, secretly she drains your marrow.

Surely, many people don't know this poem is actually from this novel.

But these, of course, are not the main points.

From the novel "Jin Ping Mei," Zhou Mo Sen saw many things.

The most important character in this novel is naturally Ximen Qing.

But Ximen Qing, actually, is different from the one in "Water Margin."

In "Jin Ping Mei," Ximen Qing has a lot of advanced thinking.

It could even be said, this novel serves as evidence.

That is, the seeds of capitalism had already sprouted in the novel's era.

Why say so?

It's simple, Ximen Qing proposed stock-based business with others.

This was quite beyond ordinary people's expectations.

Stock system, how this seems to differ completely from the economic pattern described in our Chinese history books.

What do history books say?

Primarily small-scale farming economy.

But the novel clearly showcases capitalist elements.

Especially Ximen Qing's attitude towards money.

He once said, whoever saves money is committing a major sin.

It's astonishing how advanced this idea was.

Many colonialists revered Hayek as a saint of economics, yet Ximen Qing conceived of this idea years ago.

Of course, he might not be the first to think this way.

Historical records show that a later Tang Dynasty emperor also legislated to prohibit people from saving money.

Saving money in ancient times was different from now.

Nowadays we save money in banks, and banks lend out those funds.

In ancient times, saving money meant finding a giant jar to store copper coins or gold and silver.

And then bury it in the ground.

Indeed, that's how savings were done, and this was true in the West too.

So later, during excavations, massive amounts of copper coins were found, mostly calculated by ton.

Saving money like this resulted in limited lending, affecting the circulation of currency.

Moreover, China lacks copper.

With so many copper coins accumulated, buried, it's indeed impactful to the economy.

However, that emperor who legislated was quickly overthrown.

It's evident that sometimes, even knowing what should be done.

If the method is wrong, or timing isn't right, or power is insufficient.

One simply can't proceed with it.

Returning to Ximen Qing himself.

Zhou Mo Sen is not here to cleanse this character's reputation, as there's no need.

Dr. Zhou actually saw a lot of human nature from the book.

The medical profession naturally encounters human nature aspects frequently.

And in "Jin Ping Mei," there's an abundance of samples.

Many literati once said.

"Dream of the Red Chamber" borrowed quite a bit from "Jin Ping Mei."

Originally, the four great literary works included "Jin Ping Mei."

"Dream of the Red Chamber" later replaced it.

But, "Jin Ping Mei" has been banned.

"Dream of the Red Chamber" wasn't.

Perhaps, the depiction in Jin Ping Mei was too direct, while Dream of the Red Chamber still had a legendary shell.

The key is this directness.

From Zhou Mo Sen's reading, the novel depicts characters in an entirely straightforward manner.

Meaning it doesn't overly evaluate them.

Simply presenting the characters and their actions directly to the reader.

Leaving readers to discern for themselves.

So, Ximen Qing making money off the pandemic.

How to interpret this?

Should he be condemned?

What about Zhou Mo Sen now?

In fact, Zhou Mo Sen doesn't want to justify himself.

While his actions indeed do save lives.

Yet, he must be honest with himself.

I'm Zhou Mo Sen, and I just intend to make money!

That's the reason!

As for the rest...

Women, the more the merrier!

In other words. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Here in the United States, the bastion of capitalism.

I'm Dr. Zhou Mosen, and with regard to wealth and beauty.

The more the merrier!

...

It must be said, Zhao Mo Sen's thoughts.

Indeed are increasingly unlike a doctor's.

Yet, strangely fitting in this United States.

Fauci, this guy, seems like some sort of imperial envoy.

Yet he keeps concealing the current pandemic.

Or rather, he does his utmost to hide it.

He actually managed to do it.

From June to September, in terms of media coverage.

Several states bordering Mexico did indeed report community transmission.

But ultimately, it hasn't been defined as community transmission.

Anyway, they're just not acknowledging it.

Thus, the lid on this pandemic remains unlifted.

In this manner, Zhou Mo Sen's masks and his home nebulizer.

Are selling like hotcakes!

Masks are relatively cheaper.

But indeed, the profit margin is incredibly high.

Nebulizers are relatively more expensive.

But the profit isn't high.

Yet one nebulizer now sells for twenty thousand US Dollars!

Twenty thousand! Without bargaining, and the price keeps rising!

This is simply unimaginable!

But, perfectly reasonable.

The key is, it truly is effective.

When it develops into pneumonia, hospitals find it difficult to admit patients.

Many communities say, it would take at least three months just to see a family doctor.

This is just to see a family doctor.

What to do?

The only choice is to buy a nebulizer!

But this nebulizer... what if it's too expensive?

Take a loan!

Seek private lending!

The financial industry here in the United States is well developed.

Exactly capable of aiding Zhou Mo Sen!

In such a way...

By September, Zhou Mo Sen did a simple calculation.

Even after deducting many costs, his revenue has exceeded 100 million!

Finally, I've accomplished a small goal!