"If you know what you're getting into, that's fine. But how much is this doctor from Shanghai going to cost? I'm still pretty healthy; there's no need to waste money on that. If you have the cash, just save it."
"It's not a lot of money. A friend introduced him to me. You've got a bit of high blood sugar, right? We just need someone to help you check it regularly. Additionally, we'll go for a health checkup there. Anyways, I'm sure I'll have to take you for a checkup once or twice a year from now on. Whether we go to a big hospital in the provincial city or go to Shanghai for the checkup, it's pretty much the same. Consider it as helping a friend's business."
Li Shi convincingly persuaded his old mother in just a few sentences.
Mother Li: "Helping a friend's business term makes sense, but isn't going to Shanghai a bit far?"
