The bright moon and the empty courtyard are like water like a Chinese year

Chapter 21 Chang owes a huge debt and is forced to sell her daughter
Venue: Shanghai Renji Hospital

Narrator: (As the first Western-style hospital in Shanghai and the second in China, Renji Hospital has been relocated several times since its establishment, and has been constantly busy expanding the scale of the hospital to meet the needs of patients.

In February 1844 (the 24th year of Daoguang), only three months after the opening of Shanghai, William Lockhart, a British missionary and physician, established the "Luo's Clinic" in a rented house in Dadongmen, Shanghai. ".

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Because it is the first Western-style hospital in Shanghai, coupled with free diagnosis and treatment, many poor people who are unable to seek medical treatment go to try it.According to Lockhart's "Twenty Years of Practicing Medicine in China": "As soon as the hospital was established, the purpose of the hospital was widely known. Every day, a large number of people flocked to the hospital, and people were noisy and eager to see a doctor.

The patients are not only from Shanghai, but also from Suzhou, Songjiang and other surrounding areas, as far as Chongming Island.The trust shown by these people, even in the early days of our exchanges, seemed inspiring. "

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In the first 8 months of its opening, the hospital treated about 8000 patients, of which about 1/5 were female patients.

The crowded and overwhelmed situation forced the hospital to relocate and expand as soon as possible.

In October, Lockhart moved the clinic to a newly rented courtyard house outside Xiaonanmen, with 10 beds.

Because it only treats Chinese residents, "Luo's Clinic" was changed to "Chinese Hospital", also known as "Chinese Hospital".

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In 1845, Lockhart rented a 40-acre piece of land between Fujian Road and Shandong Road at a price of 5.5 taels of silver per mu, and built a two-story Chinese-style house here, named "Renji". "Medical Museum", which means benevolence to help the world, is also known as "Shandong Road Hospital".

In 1927, Renji Hospital received a death-end donation from British real estate developer and philanthropist Henry Lester, which was 1 taels of silver and four properties.

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It was also in this year that Renji Hospital began to build a new building, which was located at No. 145 Shandong Middle Road, the busiest area in Shanghai.When it was originally designed, it was just a five-story building.

When preparing to start construction, the board of directors of the hospital temporarily decided to add another floor, expanding the previously planned five floors to six floors, and the new floor will be used as a permanent clinical research department of the hospital, which also shows that the Renji management has a strong commitment to clinical research. attention and determination to become a leader in clinical research.

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In 1932, the six-storey western-style building designed and built by Dehe International Co., Ltd. was officially put into use. This modern hospital with advanced equipment was officially named "Renji Hospital".

In the name of "charity", the hospital provides medicines and medicines to help the poor and sick people, and more and more people seek medical treatment.

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In the following 80 years, this British-style building served as the headquarters of Renji Hospital and witnessed its glorious years of strategizing and leading the way.

The old building of the West Hospital used to gather experts with complete disciplines and distinctive features. Gastroenterology and rheumatology are the best in the domestic medical field. It has formed a comprehensive third-class first-class hospital integrating medical treatment, teaching and scientific research. A large number of medical Talents and scientific research innovations are born here. )
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Since the second young master (Wei Jia) was sent to the hospital for treatment, it was already evening, and the operation would take 8 hours, so everyone stayed at the hospital.

That night, the second master (Yaochang) sneaked out while everyone was resting in the hospital corridor.

Unknowingly, the second master (Yao Chang) came to "Tong Zui Jiu Fang" again.

Venue: "Drunken House"

"Waiter, bring me a cup of "Drunk Fragrance Lotion"." The second master (Yao Chang) is extremely troubled at the moment, and the only way to get rid of his worries is to drink and get drunk.

"Second Master, so, are you here?" Two debt collectors from "Changsheng Casino" patted the Second Master (Yao Chang) on ​​the shoulder, and suddenly appeared in front of the Second Master (Yao Chang).

"You are?"

"We are the debt collectors of "Changsheng Casino"" C and D, the debt collectors of "Changsheng Casino", replied in unison.

"Why are you guys again?"

"Two debt collectors came today, and now two more."

"Can't you let me live a good day?"

"It's really annoying!"

The second master (Yaochang) said annoyedly.

"Second Master, don't worry, we are also here to remind you."

"Our boss heard that something happened to your family. He said that for Mr. Song's sake, he will give you three more days. After three days, we will come to collect the debt." "Changsheng Casino" debt collector C said politely.

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"How did your boss know something happened to our family?"

"In this world, there is no impenetrable wall, Second Master, don't you think so?" The debt collector Ding said with a smile.

"It's actually like this. Our boss's second aunt was too unwell this evening. She just came to Renji Hospital for a checkup. I happened to see your family members appearing in the hospital. Ask the nurse and you'll know." Buddy C said politely.

"Those two this morning, the boss saw that they didn't go back to the casino all day, so he sent someone to look for them."

"By the way, let us come to you and ask you about the news of the two of them."

"After all, the two of them disappeared after they came to look for you."

"You didn't come to collect debts because of the two of them. In a fit of anger, you gave the two of them to hehe o(*￣︶￣*)o" "Changsheng Casino" debt collector Ding tentatively said jokingly.

"Put your stinky fart, your second master, do you look like this kind of person?"

"Don't I owe you some bad money to the casino, do I need to kill people to silence it? Really"

"In Shanghai, killing someone is worth paying for, and I'm not stupid"

The second master (Yaochang) replied angrily.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, we're just joking, Second Master, don't take it seriously."

"It's nothing, we're leaving first, and we'll come back in three days."

"Changsheng Casino" debt collector C said politely.

"Second Master, if you want news about the two employees of our casino, please let me know, thank you." Ding Xiaoyin, the debt collector of "Changsheng Casino", said.

"Let's go, let's go, get out of here, don't stand in the way of me," the second master (Yaochang) said annoyed.

A moment later—the second concubine's (Yiyi) ex-lover—Meng Dekai also arrived, and he found the second master (Yaochang) who was drinking to relieve his sorrows and kept drinking to get drunk, so he walked over.

"Yaochang, what's the matter with you? You've been drinking too much recently." Meng Dekai said with concern.

"Brother Deke?"

"Why are you here?"

"Occasionally I'm fine, I'll come here for a drink or two"

"This place is almost becoming my own "wine cellar""

"What's the matter with you?"

"Last time I saw you. Depressed"

"Seeing you this time, the situation seems to be worse than last time"

"Is there something wrong with your family?"

"Could it be, what happened to you and your elder brother?"

"No. My brother and I are fine, just"

"What's the matter?"

"Hurry up, don't be a hesitant man, speak more clearly. Don't hide it"

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Half an hour later, the second master (Yaochang) told Meng Dekai the whole incident, all the ins and outs, in detail.

"Ah? You actually"

"How could you do this to Yiyi's child?"

"If Yiyi finds out later, you will"

"In case your elder brother finds out, you are sure"

"Hey, Brother De Kai, I understand everything you said, I know it all, but if I don't do it now, I've done it all, and I can't help it."

"Brother Dekai, how about you lend me some money to pay off the debt, and I will definitely pay you back when I have money in the future."

"It's not that I don't want to lend you money, it's just that I'm also a poor eater. If I'm full today, I'll be hungry tomorrow. I don't know the day. I really don't have that much money, so I can borrow it from you."

"Why don't you just tell your elder brother or your mother, and let them help you pay off the debt directly, wouldn't it be fine?"

"It's not a small sum, plus I just recognized them, plus I don't behave well on weekdays, if this happens again, I'm sure of my status in the Song family."

"Then you can ask Yiyi for help. After all, she used to be your sister. If you are in trouble, she will definitely not refuse to help you."

"Oh, sister Yiyi, don't mention it
"Ever since my mother was "kidnapped" last time, she has valued money more than anyone else."

"Plus, I was still a younger brother before, so I'm easy to talk about in terms of status."

"Now I am not a younger brother after all, but a second uncle, and my status is different"

"How could she not leave the money to the children and lend me the money?"

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"It seems that for the current plan, the only one who can save you is"

"Who?"

"In what way?"

"It's gambling." Meng Dekai looked at the second master (Yaochang) and said seriously.

"Bet fighting???"

"What's the meaning???"

"I know a few friends who are very rich"

"On weekdays, I love to spend money. I am the kind of person who has money and finds places to spend it"

"As for them, besides eating, drinking and having fun, they just go whoring and gambling."

"You can play a few games with them. If you win the bet, you can earn some money while paying off the debt."

"Then if I lose the bet, then wouldn't I?"

"Don't worry, you won't lose. The few of them don't know how to gamble."

"I've been betting against them for a week"

"They haven't won a penny, and they lost 1000 yuan to me."

"It's a pity, I took the money to start a small business with a friend, and now I only have 200 yuan, otherwise I can help you a little bit."

"Yaochang, you just listen to me. I'll make arrangements for you. Let's have a good gamble. Maybe God will still favor you and bless you."

"Well, there is no other way now, so I have to do this. Three days later, the debt will be repaid, and this is the only way I can try now. I hope God will favor me." The second master (Yaochang) said anxiously.

Chapter 21 (End)
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