A man was very rich, but also very stingy. One time, he caught a serious disease and the doctor prescribed ginseng. He said, "I can't afford ginseng, I will leave it to fate." The doctor then changed his prescription, "Then how about伏地 (a cheaper alternative)?" Still he shook his head, "伏地 is too expensive as well, I can't afford it, I'd rather die." The doctor had no way with this person who valued money more than life, so he casually said, "There's another prescription, use one liang of dried dog feces mixed with brown sugar, and take it orally, it can also cure your disease." Upon hearing this, the man jumped up and asked anxiously, "Can I just use the dog feces without the sugar?"