Chapter 67 Yes, I am a medical genius!

"Mr. Huo, my thinking is actually very simple."

“Western medicine treats diseases by trying to kill the lesions. My approach is the opposite: instead of focusing on the lesions, I try to restore the body’s natural vitality.”

"When your body is in good condition and you have plenty of energy, those so-called 'illnesses' will naturally not be able to stay."

She paused, her clear eyes looking at Huo Ming, who was completely bewildered, and then at Old Master Huo, whose eyes were growing brighter.

"Therefore, there is no absolute 'chief' herb in my prescription. Every herb is there to fertilize, water, and loosen the soil for the body, which is like a piece of land. When the land is well-nourished, the crops will naturally grow well."

These words were so cryptic and mysterious that Huo Ming frowned deeply. What on earth was this? It was pure idealism!

But Old Huo nodded repeatedly as he listened, and excitedly slapped his thigh!

"Good! Well said! Supporting the body's resistance and eliminating pathogens, strengthening the body's foundation and nourishing its vitality! This is the essence of traditional Chinese medicine from our ancestors!"

As if he had thought of something, he picked up the pen on the table and scribbled down a few medicinal herbs on a piece of white paper, then handed it to Su Yue.

"Girl, these are some of the main ingredients I guessed based on your thinking. Take a look and see if they're correct."

Su Yue took the note, glanced at it, and understood immediately.

As expected of a national expert, Old Master Huo was able to guess 70-80% of the core medicinal ingredients in her "forged" prescription based on just a few words from her and Gu Beichen's recovery status.

She then picked up a pen, added a few more herbs to Old Master Huo's prescription, made minor adjustments to the dosage of two of the herbs, and handed it back.

Old Huo took a look, nodded at first, and then his pupils suddenly contracted!

He stared intently at the two herbs that Su Yue had adjusted, his lips trembling.

"This...this...wonderful! It's a stroke of genius!"

Pointing to one of the herbs, he excitedly explained to Huo Ming, "Look here! She replaced 'earthworm' with 'leech.' Both seem to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, but leech has a stronger medicinal effect and can directly reach the lesion, breaking through the most stubborn stagnation! But if the medicinal effect is too strong, she is afraid of harming the body, so she replaced the qi-tonifying 'astragalus' with the milder 'codonopsis,' and added a herb 'atractylodes macrocephala' to strengthen the spleen and consolidate the foundation!"

"One destruction, one construction; one attack, one defense! This... this is simply mastering pharmacology to its core! Girl, even those old guys in the capital might not have come up with something like this!"

Old Huo became more and more excited as he spoke, and finally he suddenly stood up from his chair.

He walked around the table, stood in front of Su Yue, looked intently at her, and spoke with utmost seriousness.

"Girl, your skills are wasted if they go to waste without the guidance of a master. It would be a huge loss to the Chinese medical community!"

"In my entire life, I, Huo Zhengshan, have always been arrogant and have never had the thought of taking on a disciple."

"Today, I'm making an exception."

"Would you be willing to become my last disciple, Huo Zhengshan?"

These words shocked everyone in the room.

Huo Ming, standing next to him, almost dropped his jaw to the ground.

Who is his grandfather?

That's a national-level expert whom even the General Hospital of the Military Region treats with utmost respect! Countless people would do anything to become his disciple, but none of them are even worthy of carrying his shoes!

Now, he's actually going to take on a capitalist's daughter of unknown origin as his apprentice?

Or is he a closed-door disciple?!

Su Yue's heart also stirred.

She knew that for her advanced medical skills to be used openly and legitimately in this era, she needed a powerful and authoritative backer and explanation.

Becoming an apprentice of Master Huo is undoubtedly the best choice; it's like having a pillow delivered to someone who's just fallen asleep.

But she didn't agree immediately.

She stood up and bowed deeply to Old Master Huo.

"I am deeply grateful for your kind words, Elder Huo. However... as you know about my background, I am afraid... that I might tarnish your reputation."

Her words were both humble and a test.

Before Old Master Huo could speak, Gu Beichen, who was behind her, stepped forward, his tall figure like a mountain, firmly blocking her way.

He gave Old Master Huo a standard military salute, his voice steady as a mountain.

"Mr. Huo, Su Yue's father's background is complicated, and the organization is reinvestigating him. But I can assure you that she herself is absolutely innocent and of good character!"

"I, Gu Beichen, vouch for her with my military uniform and my life!"

These words resonated deeply, filling Su Yue's heart with warmth.

Looking at the perfect couple before him, and seeing Gu Beichen's undisguised protection, Old Huo laughed heartily with admiration.

"Good lad! You've got guts!"

He waved his hand dismissively and said, "When I, Huo Zhengshan, accept disciples, I only consider their character and talent. When did it become a matter of family background? All those rules and regulations are utter nonsense to me!"

Having said that, Su Yue no longer hesitated.

She bowed respectfully to Elder Huo once again.

"Master, please accept my bow."

"Oh! Good! Good disciple!" Master Huo was overjoyed and quickly helped her up. "There's no rush for the apprenticeship tea. Go back and prepare first. Tomorrow, I'll have Huo Ming personally pick you up. We'll hold the formal apprenticeship ceremony at home!"

...

The news spread like wildfire.

Within half a day, the news that Huo Zhengshan was going to take on a disciple spread like wildfire throughout the entire military region hospital, causing a huge uproar.

"Have you heard? Old Master Huo is going to take on a disciple!"

"Who is it? Which director in our department is it?"

"Neither! I heard it's a young woman in her early twenties, and she's Commander Gu's wife!"

"What? A capitalist's daughter? What does she know about medicine? Isn't this ridiculous!"

In the internal medicine clinic, Qian Li, a senior female doctor nearing forty, was so angry upon hearing the news that she threw down the medical record book in her hand on the spot.

She had always considered herself the doctor in the hospital with the best chance of becoming a disciple of Dr. Huo. She had worked hard for this goal for many years and given countless gifts. But now, she had been outmaneuvered by a young girl!

"She got in through connections! She definitely got in through Commander Gu's connections!" Qian Li's face twisted with jealousy. "A pretty face who climbed the ranks by relying on men, does she even deserve to be Old Master Huo's apprentice? Bah!"

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She secretly contacted several doctors who also had prejudices against Su Yue and felt resentful. After a brief discussion, they immediately devised a vicious plan.

Meanwhile, at the military region's mailroom.

The guard, Xiao Wang, signed for another express package for Su Yue and a remittance slip for 1,000 yuan.

This time, however, the sender was not the railway police, but the provincial public security department!

The remittance slip clearly states in its remarks: Commending Comrade Su Yue for her courageous act and assistance in cracking a major cross-provincial child trafficking case!

Xiao Wang was so excited that his hands were trembling, but remembering Su Yue's previous instructions, he managed to suppress the news that could once again ignite the entire military region, waiting for the best opportunity.

He had a feeling that his sister-in-law was preparing a big move!

Meanwhile, Qian Li was already sharpening her knives.

She sneered at her accomplices.

"Tomorrow, at the apprenticeship tea ceremony, we'll give her a 'live diagnosis' in front of everyone!"

"I want to see how she, a liar, will be exposed in public!"