“How is this possible? I didn’t have this symptom when I checked just now!” Ji Chun said somewhat unconvinced.
“Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes inspection, listening, inquiry, and palpation. If you only know how to palpate, how would you know these symptoms?” Li Se shook his head.
“If we determine this is acclimatization disorder based solely on a papule, it’s a bit hard to justify. Professor Steven might just be having an allergic reaction,” Ji Chun was naturally unwilling to admit defeat. How could he lose face to a young TCM doctor?
Li Se shook his head and smiled. “Normally, the human body’s skin, mucous membranes, and cavities that communicate with the outside world all contain microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. These flora are interdependent, mutually restrictive, and coexist peacefully, maintaining the balance between the human body and the outside world. Normal flora play an important role in the human digestive process, and they also inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.”
“When the living environment changes, the internal environment also changes. The normal flora in various parts of the body will change in terms of species, quantity, and virulence. This leads to the restriction of flora that normally provide nutrients and aid digestion and absorption, while the flora that harm human health take the opportunity to flourish, leading to dysbacteriosis, which is what we commonly call acclimatization disorder.”
“Dr. Ji, as a doctor, you should be meticulous. Don’t think you are so great just because you are from Miaoshoutang, or that you are infallible. Traditional Chinese Medicine is rigorous!”
In his last sentence, Li Se naturally spoke with a tone of admonishment.
Ji Chun’s expression became increasingly unpleasant. Although he was angry and furious, he couldn’t find anything to refute Li Se, because he was also a doctor and knew Li Se was not wrong.
However, being lectured by such a young person made him extremely displeased, with a hint of anger in his eyes.
“This little divine doctor, what should I do then?” Professor Steven asked anxiously. He really hated this feeling.
Li Se smiled slightly. “Professor Steven, it’s very simple. Eat more honey. In our Traditional Chinese Medicine, the occurrence of acclimatization disorder is closely related to spleen and stomach deficiency. Honey not only strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the stomach but also has sedative and calming effects. This is because the glucose, vitamins, and substances like phosphorus and calcium contained in honey can regulate nervous system dysfunction.”
“Oh, TCM is truly somewhat miraculous,” Steven said with great emotion.
“Miss Bella, why aren’t you getting the honey quickly?” Han Minglang urged.
“Okay!” Bella gritted her teeth and immediately went to prepare the honey.
After Professor Steven drank the honey, he clearly felt much better, but it was impossible for him to recover instantly.
Li Se thought for a moment and said, “Professor Steven, although honey is effective, it takes time. If you believe me, I can give you acupuncture.”
“Oh, my goodness, you also do acupuncture?” Professor Steven was very surprised. “I’ve heard that TCM doctors in your Huaxia require years of accumulation. You are so young yet your medical skills are so advanced. It seems the notion that young TCM doctors are incompetent is a misconception.”
“Young doctors may indeed lack the experience of older ones, but that doesn’t mean their medical skills are inferior. Sometimes, prejudice is a mountain,” Li Se said with a smile, not taking it too much to heart. He took out his silver needles, preparing to give Professor Steven acupuncture.
“Wait!” Bella called out to stop him. “You’re going to treat Professor Steven, won’t these silver needles need to be sterilized?”
“Exactly, aren’t the silver needles sterilized?” Ji Chun naturally wouldn’t miss this chance to cause trouble for Li Se. “TCM is rigorous, as you just said. Every time silver needles are used for acupuncture on a patient, they need to be sterilized. If they are not sterilized, think of the number of bacteria transmitted. Moreover, I strongly suspect you might not know how to perform acupuncture, otherwise, how could you not know that silver needles need sterilization?”
“You are completely messing around!”
Ji Chun spoke with great righteousness and sharpness in his words.
This made Bella even more convinced that the silver needles must be sterilized. She already harbored resentment towards Li Se, so her tone at this moment was naturally quite unfriendly. She said, “Professor Steven, if the silver needles are not sterilized, you might get infected. You absolutely cannot let him mess around!”
Professor Steven also began to hesitate.
Li Se, too lazy to pay attention to Bella and Ji Chun, said to Professor Steven, “Professor Steven, these silver needles have already been sterilized. I am a doctor, and I will naturally be responsible for my patients.”
His silver needles had already been sterilized with his internal energy. No method of sterilization could compare to this.
“Heh, sterilized?” Bella mocked. “When did you sterilize them? I didn’t see anything. Even if you sterilized them before, how long has it been? If they are not properly sterilized, I will absolutely not allow it!”
The wealthy man saw this and immediately nudged Ji Chun, giving him a look.
Ji Chun immediately understood. He said, “How about this, Professor Steven? I am from Miaoshoutang. You can check our reputation with a simple search; our clinic is quite famous. Why don’t you let me perform acupuncture on you? I guarantee the silver needles are sterilized. Furthermore, our Miaoshoutang needle technique is the Miaoshou Acupuncture Technique, which is very renowned. This set of techniques originates from imperial physicians. Although they have retired, they were once imperial physicians, weren't they?”
“The Miaoshou Acupuncture Technique is indeed powerful, but it has a very serious flaw,” Li Se, as a TCM practitioner, naturally knew the situation of this technique.
“How dare you say the Miaoshou Acupuncture Technique has a flaw?” Ji Chun rebuked angrily.
“How audacious! This is the technique used by the previous imperial physician. How dare you speak such blasphemous words?” the wealthy man also reprimanded. “Even if you correctly diagnosed Professor Steven’s acclimatization disorder, young people should still respect their elders. To be so boastful here, aren’t you afraid of getting your tongue twisted?”
Li Se calmly said, “The Miaoshou Acupuncture Technique is brilliant, especially its final move, Miaoshou Huichun (miraculous hand returning spring). But I believe none of you have mastered it, right? Including the so-called imperial physicians you mentioned. If they haven’t mastered it, then the effectiveness of the Miaoshou Acupuncture Technique would be somewhat disappointing.”
“You audacious fellow!” Ji Chun shouted. “You, a mere kid, dare to slander the Miaoshou Acupuncture Technique like this and even slander our Miaoshoutang! Just you wait, I will inform our Miaoshoutang about this. You wait for a public apology!”
“Young people are just too arrogant. You diagnosed a simple acclimatization disorder, and you’re acting like you’re the best!” the wealthy man sneered.
“Divine Doctor Li is indeed young, but his medical skills are very impressive. Just now, Dr. Ji couldn’t diagnose the acclimatization disorder, which shows that Divine Doctor Li’s medical skills are superior to Dr. Ji’s,” Han Minglang couldn’t help but speak up for Li Se.
This was, after all, the mayor. The wealthy man immediately dared not to speak. He wouldn’t dare to offend Han Minglang.
Ji Chun, however, still said somewhat unconvinced, “In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s the older ones who are truly effective. Professor Steven, think carefully. Letting this young man perform acupuncture is akin to entrusting half your life to him!”
“Professor Steven, I also think it would be better to let this Dr. Ji perform acupuncture. I’ve heard of Miaoshoutang; it’s very famous in the capital,” Bella quickly chimed in.
Hearing their words, Steven became somewhat swayed. After a moment of deliberation, he said, “Alright, then let this Dr. Ji perform acupuncture on me.”