Li Se smiled upon hearing this and said, "I've been saying for a while that your Miracle Needle Technique has flaws. Did you think I was talking nonsense?"
"You're spewing nonsense! How could my teacher's Miracle Needle Technique possibly have flaws?" Ji Chun was the first to retort. "If it truly had flaws, could my teacher become an imperial physician? Could his name be renowned throughout the capital?"
Li Se, however, replied dismissively, "Undeniably, Old Wen's medical skills are indeed very impressive. But the reason you didn't encounter any flaws in the needle technique during your time as an imperial physician is quite simple. For those high-ranking officials and nobles, you would treat them with extreme care. As for this elder sister just now, due to her status, you only gave her a cursory examination. For such a patient, you were unable to cause harm, which is why the situation unfolded as it did."
Wen Heqie's expression shifted slightly. "Are you saying I'm not serious enough when treating patients?"
"Yes!" Li Se nodded. "This elder sister's hemorrhoids have complications. This is also the flaw in your Miracle Needle Technique. If you can't accurately ascertain the condition, executing the Miracle Needle Technique will only make things worse!"
At these words, everyone was astonished. What he said seemed to hold a lot of truth. No one dared to mock Li Se anymore, as his previous display was enough to prove he was neither a swindler nor seeking fame.
Wen Heqie, upon hearing this, was visibly moved, appearing lost in thought.
Meanwhile, Ji Chun, incensed, blurted out, "You're spouting complete nonsense! You just got lucky earlier, and now you dare to boast so arrogantly. My teacher is not someone you can point fingers at and dictate..."
"Ji Chun, that's enough!" Wen Heqie commanded.
"Teacher..." Ji Chun immediately dared not say another word.
Wen Heqie cupped his hands towards Li Se and said, "I have learned much. You say my Miracle Needle Technique has flaws, but where exactly are these flaws?"
"If you come to my clinic and consult, I can help you mend this flaw," Li Se replied.
"You... can mend the flaws in the Miracle Needle Technique?" Wen Heqie exclaimed in surprise. He actually knew that the Miracle Needle Technique had this flaw, but in his opinion, it wasn't a flaw, and as long as his medical skills were good enough, he could compensate for it.
Initially, he had been quite disdainful of Li Se's words, but now he had to concede. From the display just now, he knew that Li Se's medical skills were truly extraordinary.
Furthermore, to be able to pinpoint the flaws in his needle technique at a glance, could he be an ordinary doctor? Previously, he might have thought Li Se was talking nonsense, but what about now?
"Of course!" Li Se said confidently. "All needle techniques converge to the same destination, and their ultimate purpose is to heal. Improving this flaw is not difficult."
"Good, I will come to your clinic to consult!" Wen Heqie immediately declared.
His words stunned everyone. Wen Heqie was actually going to consult at the Jishi Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic. This could only mean one thing: Wen Heqie had lost this medical competition!
"Teacher, you haven't lost yet..." Ji Chun exclaimed in dismay.
Wen Heqie waved his hand. "There's no need to say more. My mind is made up!"
Since Wen Heqie had conceded, the subsequent free clinic was no longer about winning or losing. However, Li Se continued the free clinic, displaying astonishing medical skills, which further convinced Wen Heqie that the flaws in his Miracle Needle Technique could indeed be improved.
As a result of this medical contest, the Jishi Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic's reputation was thoroughly established. Especially with Wen Heqie now consulting at the clinic, the news spread rapidly. By that afternoon, a long queue had formed for patients, which was truly remarkable.
Huang Shanshan chuckled, "You've got some skills. Our clinic's reputation has skyrocketed."
Li Se shrugged. "It wasn't me actively seeking it; they proactively boosted our reputation."
In fact, Li Se held some respect for Wen Heqie's medical skills, but he felt that Wen Heqie was slightly insufficient in his attentiveness when treating ordinary patients. Perhaps the Miracle Needle Technique was originally created for high-ranking officials.
Fortunately, Wen Heqie now treated every patient with utmost seriousness, and Li Se had slightly corrected some of the flaws in his Miracle Needle Technique.
"Thank you!" Wen Heqie said, deeply grateful.
With Wen Heqie joining, Li Se felt significantly more at ease. Wen Heqie could handle most ailments, and Huang Shanshan also learned alongside him, acquiring some medical skills.
Just then, a man in a suit walked in. It was none other than Secretary Wen.
"What are you doing here?" Li Se harbored no good feelings towards Secretary Wen.
Secretary Wen presented an invitation. "This is an invitation to a banquet hosted by my young master."
"Not interested," Li Se stated bluntly.
Secretary Wen merely smiled, placed the invitation on the table, and turned to leave. However, at the doorway, he paused, smiled, and said, "Oh, right, I forgot to remind you. This is a banquet where my young master will be attending with his fiancée."
After saying this, Secretary Wen departed directly.
Li Se, however, frowned, his expression turning somewhat grim.
"Ye Bowen's fiancée, could it be that Miss Tang Xi?" Huang Shanshan's voice chimed in beside him.
Li Se's expression then returned to normal as he nodded. "Yes."
"The woman you like is about to become someone else's fiancée?" Huang Shanshan snorted.
Li Se felt a bit awkward. "Shanshan, I..."
Huang Shanshan directly covered Li Se's mouth with her finger and said with a cold huff, "If you want to go, then go. It seems you haven't been squeezed dry enough. Wait until you get back tonight, and see how Minmin and I will squeeze you dry!"
"I couldn't ask for more," Li Se grinned. However, he knew that Huang Shanshan said this mainly to show her support.
With that thought, he couldn't help but embrace Huang Shanshan, inhaling her scent, and said sincerely, "Shanshan, thank you."
"Many people are watching," Huang Shanshan's pretty face flushed crimson. She tried to push Li Se away, but he held her tightly, unwilling to let go.
"Shanshan, why don't we go home?" Li Se whispered naughtily into Huang Shanshan's ear.
Huang Shanshan immediately felt her body go weak.
Li Se paid no mind to anything else. He entrusted the clinic to Wen Heqie and drove Huang Shanshan home. Upon returning to the villa, a passionate encounter ensued.
Huang Shanshan slumped onto Li Se's chest, saying somewhat resentfully, "Can't you be a little gentler? You hurt me."
"Shanshan, I apologize. I lost control for a moment. I'll be gentler next time," Li Se said apologetically upon seeing some scratches on Huang Shanshan's fair skin.