Lu Qing held Shen Qiqi's hand tightly, and the two looked into each other's eyes, tender and affectionate.
He whispered, "Qiqi, I support you."
Shen Qiqi felt warm in her heart, and turned to look at Dr. Liu Barefoot, with a provocative glint in her eyes: "Doctor Liu, are you really not going to listen to my thoughts?"
Doctor Liu Barefoot's face turned pale and blue after being scolded by Shen Qiqi. He was so embarrassed that he slapped his thigh and yelled at the top of his voice: "Bullshit! What do you mean by gentle dispersal? I have been treating patients and saving lives for decades, relying on the ancestral method of 'fighting poison with poison'! What do you know? You little girl who hasn't even grown all her hair yet, dares to show off your skills in front of me?"
He pointed at Shen Qiqi, spit flying everywhere, "Your so-called 'prescribing the right medicine for the right condition', to put it bluntly, isn't it just a blind cat catching a dead mouse? The things passed down by our ancestors have been flawless for thousands of years, and you, a little girl, still want to subvert it? It's really laughable!"
Doctor Liu Barefoot became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he wanted to eat Shen Qiqi alive. "Besides, my herbs are all carefully selected, and the formula is inherited from my ancestors. The effect is amazing! How can those wild herbs of yours compare? Don't kill someone by treating them, I'll see what you can do!"
Shen Qiqi listened to the illogical roar of Dr. Liu Barefoot, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly. She knew that this old man was definitely going to do this.
She calmly and deliberately retorted, "Doctor Liu, your 'fighting poison with poison' approach does have its merits, but it also has its limitations. For some conditions, using 'fighting poison with poison' can actually worsen the condition or even endanger life. Uncle Li's condition is clearly not suitable for this treatment. If you continue with the old approach, I'm afraid it will only backfire."
She paused, her clear eyes sweeping across the surrounding villagers, and she spoke in a resounding voice, "Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes 'differentiating symptoms and treating them based on their condition'. It's not about generalizing. Different conditions require different treatments, not just blindly clinging to a remedy passed down from generation to generation."
From a medical perspective, Shen Qiqi explained in detail the drawbacks of traditional therapies in certain aspects, as well as the advantages of her new therapy. She quoted from classics and spoke eloquently, making those obscure medical terms easy to understand, which made the villagers listen with great interest and nod their heads repeatedly.
"What the third daughter-in-law said seems to really make sense!"
"Yes, it's much clearer than what Dr. Liu said."
"It seems that this new treatment is really worth a try!"
The villagers' whispers made Dr. Liu Barefoot's face look even uglier. He felt like a clown, being fooled around by a little girl. His medical skills, which he was proud of, were simply vulnerable in front of Shen Qiqi. This feeling made him extremely angry.
Barefoot Doctor Liu was so angry that he was shaking all over, and the finger pointing at Shen Qiqi was also shaking. He held it in for a long time before he finally uttered: "You...you...you are simply making up excuses!"
Shen Qiqi had a smile on her lips, with a hint of playfulness in her eyes: "Doctor Liu, I'm not making far-fetched arguments, I'm doing scientific analysis! If you're unwilling to accept new things, then I have nothing to say. However, Uncle Li's condition can't be delayed any longer, I must treat him as soon as possible."
After she finished speaking, she no longer paid attention to Dr. Liu Barefoot's face, which was twisted with anger. She picked up the medicine basket and prepared to start preparing medicine for Uncle Li.
Suddenly, a pair of warm hands gently hugged her shoulders, giving her silent encouragement.
Lu Qing walked to Shen Qiqi, gently put his arm around her shoulders, and gave her silent encouragement.
Shen Qiqi leaned towards Lu Qing, feeling his warmth and support, and a warm current surged in her heart.
The love between the two people heated up at this moment, as if the whole world had quieted down, leaving only each other's firm gazes and gentle embrace.
Although Shen Qiqi's explanation was reasonable, the villagers still had doubts.
Uncle Li's illness has dragged on for some time and there is no time to delay any further.
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, looked firmly at the onlookers, and said in a clear and firm voice: "Uncles and aunts, I know everyone has concerns, but Uncle Li's condition can't be delayed any longer. I am willing to bear all the consequences, but please give me a chance to try this new treatment."
The villagers looked at each other, hesitant.
Although Shen Qiqi was anxious in her heart, she remained calm on her face.
She knows very well that in order to convince everyone, she needs not only solid theoretical support but also practical actions.
At this moment, Aunt Chen stepped forward, her eyes filled with mixed emotions. "Qiqi, you have a point, but Dr. Liu is an old doctor in the village, and everyone trusts him. Are you sure your new treatment is really effective?"
Shen Qiqi nodded, her eyes gleaming with confidence: "Aunt Chen, I'm sure. The new treatment will definitely be effective for Uncle Li's condition. I am willing to use all my reputation to guarantee that if the treatment fails, I will bear all the responsibility."
Uncle Li's son, Little Li, also stepped forward, his brows furrowed, but his tone held a certain degree of trust: "Sister-in-law Qiqi, we trust you. You can treat it. Just let me know if you need anything."
Shen Qiqi looked at Lu Qing, his eyes full of support and encouragement.
Lu Qing gently shook her hand, as if to say, "Believe in yourself, you can do it." Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, picked up the medicine basket, and looked at Uncle Li with a firm gaze: "Then I will start preparing the medicine. I hope everyone can give me some time. I will do my best to make Uncle Li better."
Barefoot doctor Liu's face turned pale, but she no longer paid attention to the sarcasm.
Shen Qiqi turned and walked towards Uncle Li and began to carefully prepare medicine for him.
The villagers were still talking about it, but Shen Qiqi had only one thought in her mind: Uncle Li must get better as soon as possible.
The herbs in her hand shone faintly in the sunlight, as if heralding a new hope.
Shen Qiqi put the last herb into the medicine bowl and stirred it gently. She raised her head and looked at the people around her with a firm gaze: "Uncle Li's treatment has begun. Please pray for us and hope everything goes well." Lu Qing stood beside her, his eyes full of support and love, as if telling her: no matter what the outcome, he will be with her to face it together.
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