Ling Tian and Li Dakang, neither willing to concede, found themselves in a stalemate.
"Li Dakang, some ailments are indeed hidden conditions, and their exposure wouldn't be beneficial for you! Are you certain you want me to reveal these matters in front of everyone?"
"If you have the ability, then come at me! Who's afraid of whom? My body, Li Dakang's body, is perfectly healthy. There's nothing I'm afraid of people talking about!" Li Dakang stated righteously.
Ling Tian let out a cold laugh. "Since you wish to die, I shall fulfill your wish! The hidden ailment you have, many people suffer from this, and that is sweaty feet! If I'm not mistaken, your feet sweat profusely, and you even have to sneak away to change your socks every day at noon..."
Upon hearing Ling Tian's words, Li Dakang's face instantly turned ashen.
"That's right! Li Dakang has never worn sandals or slippers. He also rarely visits others' homes, all to avoid taking off his shoes..." Among the doctors, several were Li Dakang's classmates. Hearing Ling Tian's words, Li Dakang's usual peculiar behaviors became easily explainable.
Li Dakang's body trembled slightly. After all, among those present was his goddess, Che Yingying, whom he wished to pursue. Most girls preferred clean-cut guys. The thought of having sweaty feet was such a significant deduction in his favorability!
"I... I..."
Ling Tian smiled and patted his shoulder. "What's wrong? Don't dare to admit it now? Weren't you quite bold? You said you'd stand by your actions, so why the hesitation? This matter is easily verifiable. Just take off your shoes, and everyone will know if I'm right or wrong!"
Li Dakang's complexion flushed and paled alternately. After a long moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "You are correct, I do have this problem... But how did you figure it out?"
"Heh, the four diagnostic methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation, listening, questioning, and palpation. When practiced to perfection, what can't be seen!" A person's body is a complex, interconnected system. Through certain outward manifestations, we can gain insight into deeper aspects! Therefore, without even taking your pulse, I can discern some clues just by looking. Of course, I don't expect you to reach my level, but at the very least, through these treatment methods, you should be able to roughly assess a patient's physical condition!"
"Uh, Doctor, can you cure my condition? To be honest, over the years, I've tried many methods to treat my sweaty feet. I soak my feet daily, use medicinal baths, and even use various medicinal sprays. The results have been far from satisfactory..." From Li Dakang's dejected expression, it was evident how much this ailment had troubled him.
"Heh, in fact, a significant cause of sweaty feet is the blockage of meridians in your feet. Once the meridians are cleared, the problem will be easily solved."
"I'm still not entirely convinced!"
"Then, I'll let you experience it yourself!" As Ling Tian spoke, he took out his acupuncture kit, extracted silver needles, and began to acupuncture Li Dakang. Ling Tian was well aware that these young people were all spirited and unruly. To win them over, he had to demonstrate some genuine skill. With this thought, Ling Tian infused a wisp of internal energy into the silver needles.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Li Dakang received Ling Tian's acupuncture. To his surprise, Ling Tian's needle insertion was both precise and steady, and he felt no pain at all. Following that, Ling Tian manipulated the silver needles with his hands. Li Dakang felt as if something was continuously circulating within his meridians. Could this be the legendary "Qi"? It was precisely this substance that coursed through him, beginning to unblock the stagnant areas in his body's meridians, especially those leading to his feet. The blockage in these meridians prevented the dampness in his lower limbs from being carried away, forcing it to be released through his feet.
"Ugh... comfortable!" Li Dakang felt incredibly comfortable at that moment, letting out a groan. However, his face quickly turned red as he realized how embarrassing that sound had been. This was happening in front of everyone, with so many people watching him.
Twenty minutes later, Ling Tian withdrew the silver needles. Li Dakang sat there, his body covered in sweat. Yet, he could feel that his feet no longer felt as damp as before.
"This... this is truly miraculous, Boss Ling Tian! I'll follow you from now on. You must teach me this miraculous acupuncture technique! If anyone dares to question you in the future, I'll be the first to stand against them!"
"This is nothing. Today was just the first course of treatment. Three days from now, we'll begin the second course. You'll need two more acupuncture sessions to completely cure this condition!"
"Mhm... As long as Boss Ling Tian needs me, I, Li Dakang, will go through fire and water, even to death, without hesitation! I'm willing to be your guinea pig!"
At this moment, Che Yingying stepped forward. "Doctor Ling Tian, if you were to guide us, could we also acquire the abilities you demonstrated just now?"
Ling Tian nodded, then shook his head. "For Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture is the most basic and simplest technique. I require all of you to master it. I will provide professional training, and you will have one year to master the fundamental acupuncture techniques! This means being able to treat common illnesses with acupuncture. This is a strict requirement, not an idle threat. It's also stipulated in our contract that if you fail to meet the hospital's assessment targets, your income will be significantly reduced!"
"We will definitely follow your instructions. However, I'd like to ask, can we reach your level?" the stubborn Che Yingying continued to inquire.
"No, you cannot. Because in the treatment just now, I also used some internal energy, which made my acupuncture treatments twice as effective with half the effort. Of course, you don't need to be discouraged. I will teach you the methods and principles in their entirety. For you to achieve the same results, it will simply require a few more treatment courses."
Everyone present was overjoyed. It seemed that working here would allow them to learn genuine skills. If nothing else, just this acupuncture technique, once learned, could be enough to sustain a lifetime by opening a clinic solely for treating sweaty feet. In fact, Traditional Chinese Medicine has not entirely disappeared. While comprehensive TCM hospitals may be rare, many specialized TCM clinics are thriving. These small clinics, treating specific ailments, can earn a fortune relying on just one or two techniques, or even a single secret remedy.
"Alright, since there are no other objections, let's begin the training!"