“Oh? Where are you referring to?” Chen Xiao immediately asked.
Wu Feier said, “It’s a nursing home. I used to volunteer there when I had free time.”
“That’s great, this nursing home it is!”
“Alright, I’ll call the director to make arrangements now.”
With that, the matter was settled. The nursing home was chosen as the venue for the competition, and the two deputy directors had nothing more to say.
Of course, they couldn’t openly admit it was a competition of medical skills. Instead, it was presented as a free clinic. After all, even if it cost nothing, no one wanted to be a guinea pig.
Wu Feier quickly contacted the director of the nursing home. This nursing home wasn’t in the best condition, and the elderly residents generally didn’t have much money.
So, when the director heard about a free clinic activity, especially one initiated by volunteer Wu Feier, he naturally welcomed it with open arms.
The entire Traditional Chinese Medicine department mobilized and headed to the nursing home in a grand procession.
The free clinic was set up in the elderly residents’ activity hall, with Jia Bing and Chu Luo each manning a consultation desk.
The results of the competition would be evaluated from multiple perspectives, but generally, whoever treated more patients with better results would win.
With Chen Xiao and the three deputy directors serving as judges, the fairness, impartiality, and transparency of the competition were ensured.
Upon hearing about the free clinic, the elderly residents of the nursing home rushed over.
As people age, even if they don’t have major illnesses, they inevitably develop minor ailments.
Some of these minor ailments were not worth the trip to the hospital, so when they heard that medical treatment here was free, they naturally wouldn’t miss such an opportunity.
Even those who were in good health and had no ailments came to queue up. They were idle anyway, and it was a chance to join the fun. Secondly, it was a good opportunity for a check-up.
Soon, the free clinic began, and the elderly residents spontaneously formed a long queue.
Yes, it was a long queue, because everyone was lined up in front of Jia Bing’s consultation desk.
In contrast, Chu Luo’s desk was deserted, with not a single person.
In fact, the residents’ reaction was quite normal. After all, it was Traditional Chinese Medicine, and older doctors were generally considered more reliable.
Jia Bing looked at Chu Luo smugly and shrugged.
It was clear that before the competition even began, he had already won.
Chu Luo looked helpless, begging and pleading, “I can treat people here too, why aren’t you all coming over?”
If he had remained silent, he might have maintained some semblance of a master’s demeanor. But as soon as he spoke, he completely broke character, and no one believed him anymore.
“Young man, practice for another ten or eight years. This old man will wait for you. Go for it!”
An elderly man said carelessly, making a fist gesture.
Chu Luo was on the verge of tears, thinking, “You can’t mock me like this.”
Seeing this, Chen Xiao found it quite amusing. Chu Luo was too impetuous, and it was good for him to suffer a little setback.
As for Jia Bing, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but shake his head. This man’s skill was truly abysmal. Forget about Chu Luo; even the other interns were probably better than him.
“Sir, for your lumbar disc herniation, you need to strengthen your exercise appropriately, such as doing health exercises or playing badminton. If that doesn’t work, you can go to the hospital for treatment through microwave physiotherapy and far-infrared radiation…”
Jia Bing said this to an elderly patient with lumbar disc herniation.
After speaking, he looked self-satisfied, believing his words were flawless.
This was the treatment logic he had always adhered to: seek no merit, but avoid all blame!
He couldn’t guarantee he could cure you, but he certainly wouldn’t make things worse!
“What kind of doctor are you? What did you treat? I just listened to your nonsense!”
The elderly patient snorted and stood up, clearly dissatisfied with Jia Bing’s treatment.
Jia Bing curled his lips, “You old man are really something. This is a free clinic, and I’m not charging you. What more do you expect me to do for you… Next!”
Seeing this, Chen Xiao’s brow furrowed. Even the three deputy directors couldn’t stand it. This Jia Bing, sigh…
Jia Bing, however, remained unfazed. He was confident he would win this time, and what could the dissatisfied patients do to him?
He was just working to earn a living, not pursuing any noble ideals. Good enough was good enough.
Seeing this as an opportunity, Chu Luo immediately grabbed the elderly man with lumbar disc herniation and said, “Sir, how about letting me treat you?”
“Young man, can you do it?”
The elder looked skeptical, and his dissatisfaction with Jia Bing was now transferred to Chu Luo.
“What do you mean, ‘can you do it’? Sir, please remove the ‘can you’ part! I’ll treat you with acupuncture. It has no toxic side effects and will cure you instantly. I guarantee you’ll be full of vigor!”
Chu Luo boasted exaggeratedly.
Li Dafu immediately frowned. This young man had committed a major taboo for a doctor: making wild claims, essentially drawing a blank check for the patient.
A seasoned doctor, even with a hundred percent certainty, would only claim eighty percent. This way, even if there was a mistake, the patient wouldn’t blame the doctor but attribute it to bad luck.
However, Chu Luo had spoken too definitively. If the treatment results didn’t match his claims, the patient would surely be disappointed, and disappointment often led to conflict. Most medical disputes arose from such situations.
Moreover, lumbar disc herniation was a stubborn ailment. It wasn’t a major illness, but it wasn’t minor either. To cure it instantly with acupuncture was almost a fantasy.
Unless Director Chen personally intervened, even the three deputy directors couldn’t achieve the results Chu Luo was boasting about.
“Young man, you said it yourself. If the treatment isn’t as effective as you claim, don’t blame this old man for turning hostile!”
This elder was clearly someone with a fiery temper in his youth, and even in his old age, he could ignite easily.
“Don’t worry, sir!”
As Chu Luo spoke, he took out a needle case, withdrew three silver needles, and held them in his palm. He skillfully wiped and sterilized them, then spread his hands apart. With one needle in his left hand and two in his right, the three silver needles were held between his fingers.
“Sir, you’ll need to take off your shirt first!”
Chu Luo said to the elder.
The elder frowned slightly and asked, “Young man, does your acupuncture hurt?”
“It absolutely doesn’t hurt. It’s like being bitten by a mosquito. If you don’t pay close attention, you won’t even feel it.”
Chu Luo said casually.
“Alright, I’ll trust you this time!”
Hearing Chu Luo’s words, the elder took off his shirt.
Chu Luo moved behind the elder, took a deep breath, and his hands moved simultaneously, one above and two below, inserting the needles horizontally.
Jia Bing glanced at the scene and snorted disdainfully, “Putting on a show, utterly nonsensical!”
The elder indeed seemed to feel nothing. His back was to Chu Luo, and he remained motionless, showing no reaction. He didn’t even know if the acupuncture had started.
However, upon seeing Chu Luo’s needling technique, Li Dafu was stunned and exclaimed, “The Tiger Breaking Needle Technique! I didn’t expect this little intern to know the Tiger Breaking Needle Technique!”