Chapter 60: Seinsai's opportunities are earned by himself
Shen Jiang knew from his expression that this boy had indeed heard her words and misunderstood her, but considering that he was eager to be a nurse, Shen Jiang did not bother with him.
Wang Gang simply wanted to see her make a fool of herself, to see her ashamed when she realized how big the gap between her level and Mr. Lu's was.
Shen Jiang smiled and said, "Teacher Lu, I'd like to take this opportunity to show off my skills today. Maybe I can even use your help to attract some patients."
Lu Chongfeng then realized that his clinic was overcrowded and he was busy, but Shen Jiang had time to come and stroll around. She had no patients to see.
Seeing this, Lu Chongfeng stopped objecting. He reminded him, "This patient has a weak constitution and a weak pulse. We shouldn't use the method of attacking the meridians and purging them."
Wang Gang, standing in the back, was furious. He was trying to help his master, but why was he so ungrateful? His master was a kind person, unguarded, and had no idea this woman was secretly stabbing him from behind to steal his patient.
This is really the emperor is not anxious to kill the eunuch. Bah, he is not a eunuch.
It seemed that Elder Lu had the same idea as her. Shen Jiang pondered, "The patient has a weak spleen and diminished vital energy function within his internal organs. He should be treated with a prescription that strengthens the spleen and replenishes Qi. Let's use Buzhong Yiqi Decoction."
Zhang Le frowned and said, "That's not right. Buzhong Yiqi Decoction is supposed to replenish the middle qi, but this recipe is supposed to raise yang and lift the sunken qi. It's only used to treat chronic diarrhea and dysentery. This patient's qi is already blocked, so how can you block it further?"
Shen Jiang was about to explain, but Wang Gang snorted coldly, "If you don't have the porcelain work, don't even think about getting the diamond work. That's just nonsense."
"Shut up, both of you!" Old Master Lu was practically pissed off by his two annoying apprentices' chorus of accusations. Why was he so unfortunate, having one student behaving like a fool and the other like a tyrant? Ruining his reputation was a minor issue, but if they actually treated patients recklessly in the future, that would be a major disaster.
Zhang Le was startled, realizing he must have said something wrong to anger the teacher, and quickly shut up. Wang Gang, on the other hand, looked unconvinced, but seeing the teacher's grim expression, he also shut up obediently.
Lu Chongfeng sighed, feeling a little tired. "It's the method of using blockage to treat blockage, to replenish and open the blockage. People have said it's so clear, but I still haven't gotten the point. Chinese medicine has never treated diseases based on the symptoms. If you see a blockage and immediately think of purging, what's the difference between that and Western medicine treating the headache and the foot pain? Go back and copy the "Basic Theory of Chinese Medicine" for me again!"
The two apprentices lowered their heads after being scolded, not daring to refute at all.
The patient was surprised to hear that they were arguing with each other. She urged, "I don't understand what you are saying, but my stomach is really bloated. Please find a way to treat it for me."
Shen Jiang said, "Teacher Lu, please prescribe the medicine. I will ask someone to boil it for her immediately."
Wang Gang originally thought that the master was giving the female shop owner some face, but he was surprised to see the master actually prescribe Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang for the patient.
Wang Gang murmured, "I really want to prescribe Buzhong Yiqi Decoction."
Mr. Lu glared at him and said, "You're out of your mind, go back and copy the Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for me ten times!"
The patient stood up and took the prescription to the pharmacy to get the medicine filled, and the next patient sat down in the chair immediately.
Lu Chongfeng was worried that Shen Jiang would have a problem with his student, so he explained on his apprentice's behalf: "This kid is just straightforward and doesn't have any bad intentions. I don't know what got him into such a rude response today."
As he spoke, Mr. Lu patted Wang Gang on the back and said, "Why don't you apologize to Dr. Shen right away?"
Wang Gang suddenly felt like a dumb person swallowing bitter herbs, unable to express his grievances. However, since he had already offended someone, he simply didn't need to worry about whether the offense was too much or too little.
This female doctor was indeed more capable than he had imagined, but he still refused to accept it. The master had already examined the patient's pulse and diagnosed the condition, so perhaps she just happened to know the basics of Saiyinsai, and it was just a lucky coincidence.
But the most difficult thing about Chinese medicine is not prescribing medicine, the most difficult thing is taking the pulse and making dialectical diagnosis! Since she wants to snatch the patient, she must show her real skills.
"Doctor Shen, you are indeed better than me, but you are still far behind my master. Since you think you have the ability to cure my master's patients, why don't you examine this patient from beginning to end?"
"Wang Gang!"
Lu Chongfeng was really angry this time. What happened to Wang Gang today? Why was he so angry?
Shen Jiang: "Teacher Lu, your students may have misunderstood. You have 45 appointments today. I just told the receptionist that I will not be taking any more appointments for you today. If there are any patients in urgent need, please ask them if they would like to see me."
Wang Gang was a little surprised. He hadn't expected her to bring this up herself. Not only him, but even the other patients crowded in the clinic couldn't help but sneer. They had come all the way to this remote little clinic specifically for Elder Lu. Who would want to see a little unknown girl like her?
Unexpectedly, Lu Chongfeng actually agreed with this idea. He said seriously, "That's possible. I definitely can't see all 45 people today, and I have to rush to attend a provincial special seminar this afternoon. How about this, Zhang Ke, you assign the next 10 patients to Dr. Shen."
The patient sitting in the chair thought to herself, it’s a good thing that she came early today, otherwise she would have to see this young female doctor like those ten unlucky guys.
"Doctor Lu, I came all the way here from the next city. I don't trust anyone else but you. You must treat me personally."
"Yes, I came here specifically for you, please don't give my number to others."
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The patients waiting in line behind them were talking at once, expressing their dissatisfaction with their arbitrary arrangements.
Wang Gang became proud and said that the female doctor was overestimating her own abilities. Now she knew the status of his master in the hearts of patients. This was the treatment only provincial-level senior experts could get. She wanted to get something for nothing. She should wait another 20 years!
Seeing so many patients object, Lu Chongfeng felt a sense of embarrassment. On the one hand, he simply couldn't see so many patients today, and he didn't want to skimp just to see them all. On the other hand, he hadn't expected such widespread opposition to this young female doctor. In his opinion, her medical skills surpassed those of many deputy department heads at traditional Chinese medicine hospitals.
Shen Jiang took the initiative and said, "Why don't you let me treat this patient at the same time as you, so that everyone can see my level of skill."
Opportunities are earned through hard work, so she is not afraid of being called shameless. As long as the disease can be cured, it doesn't matter whether the cat is black or white.
In the past, she didn't have to do anything under her grandmother's protection, but now, she had to find a way to support Mingxin Hall. Moreover, with Master Lu around, even if she made a mistake, it would be a valuable learning experience.
Lu Chongfeng didn't expect that she would dare to see a patient with him. This was not the same as taking an apprentice. If she made a wrong diagnosis or prescribed the wrong medicine, with so many people and so many mouths here, it would be no joke if it got out.
The patient had no idea that she would eventually be treated by this young female Chinese medicine practitioner. She consoled herself: It's okay, it's mainly Dr. Lu who's treating her, and she's just a side job.
Shen Jiang and Lu Chongfeng each took the patient's wrist and began to carefully examine her pulse. The other patients in the clinic looked at them curiously, but no one spoke. Zhao Yu was the most excited. She had already noticed the beauty doctor's prowess during the free clinic festival, and after the patient she had just treated, she had a feeling she would become a renowned figure.
Five minutes passed in a flash.
Mr. Lu placed his fingers on his other wrist, and Shen Jiang also placed his fingers on the wrist where Mr. Lu had just taken his pulse.
Shen Jiang frowned and asked first: "Where do you feel uncomfortable?"
Wang Gang rolled his eyes. He had been taking the patient's pulse for so long but it was all just a formality. In the end, he still had to rely on asking.
The female patient was about to answer when she felt an itchy feeling in her throat: "Cough cough cough... I just... cough cough cough..."
Her husband said, "She came here just to see me because she has a cough. She has been coughing all these years and has taken a lot of medicine but nothing has worked."
The woman had visited the respiratory departments of several major hospitals, spending thousands of yuan on tests alone, but her nagging cough remained unresolved. She had tried both traditional Chinese and Western medicine, but to no avail. Once she started coughing, it wouldn't stop, causing her discomfort and disrupting her son's studies. It also disrupted the rest of the family's sleep.
"Did you bring your previous medical records?"
"I've brought them." The patient's husband took out a pile of examination forms and medical records from the bag in his hand and handed them to Mr. Lu.
This made Wang Gang, who had originally pouting, couldn't help but curl his lips. Look, the patient doesn't trust you at all.
Shen Jiang didn't care. He found the medical records and started looking through them.
There is an old saying in traditional Chinese medicine: "A cough is the enemy of the doctor."
In Western medicine, a cough is a clear sign of respiratory problems. However, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are so many possible causes of a cough that it's difficult to diagnose. This is why Shen Jiang is so cautious, to prevent misdiagnosis. This patient had previously seen numerous doctors and taken numerous medications, all without success.
Shen Jiang handed the medical records to Mr. Lu and asked, "Besides coughing, do you have any other discomfort symptoms?"
The female patient thought for a moment before saying, "I'm usually very upset. I always feel unhappy about everything I see. Oh, and every time I go to the toilet, I can only pee a small amount, and it's always uncomfortable."
Wang Gang was speechless. This woman couldn't even identify the problem, nor could she determine the cause. Just saying she was better than him was an exaggeration. The patient had clearly stated that she was easily irritable, which was a sign of heat.
Shen Jiang said, "Teacher Lu, this patient has kidney yang deficiency, and the coldness in the kidneys causes the false fire to rise."
Lu Chongfeng: "Oh? Then what medicine are you going to prescribe for her?"
"Prescribe the Jinkui Shenqi Pills recipe. Use one ingredient, boil it all and drink it all at once."
Lu Chongfeng smiled with some relief and told Zhang Le, "What are you waiting for? Write the prescription."
The female patient was anxious. "What's going on? Why did this female doctor become the one treating me? Doctor Lu, please say something."
Wang Gang also said, "Master, the patient says he's irritable and has trouble urinating. Those are clearly signs of heat. How can you prescribe Jinkui Shenqi Pills? They're supposed to nourish kidney yin... That's not the right treatment."
Lu Chongfeng simply didn't know what to say. Wang Gang, this kid, remembered the effects of Jinkui Shenqi Pills very clearly, but it was a pity that he was only half-baked...
The most annoying thing is that this is his apprentice...
What to do? I can only teach my apprentice more myself.
Lu Chongfeng reminded him, "The patient's pulse is incredibly strong, but if you press down hard, you find it's very weak, almost non-existent."
Zhang Le blurted out, "So irritability and other heat symptoms are all false. The real cause is kidney yang deficiency."
Mr. Lu was really touched at this moment. Look, his remaining disciple has a pretty good reaction ability.
He said to the female patient, "The prescription Dr. Shen prescribed is exactly what I wanted. If you don't trust me, then go outside and cancel your appointment."
At this time, the medicine for the previous patient was also boiled. The patient drank the medicine. After a while, his stomach started to react and he started to fart. He hurriedly asked where the restroom was at the registration office. Chen Ru pointed him out: "Turn right and there's a public restroom 50 meters away."
The patient's family was very excited and immediately went to thank Mr. Lu. Mr. Lu smiled faintly and said, "Actually, this prescription was written by Dr. Shen and I. You don't need to thank me."
"I forgot. Thank you, Dr. Shen, and thank you all!" The patient's family members were all smiling happily.
Wang Gang was stunned. Could the effect be so quick?
Shen Jiang smiled and took the opportunity to advertise: "Many people think Mingxintang's medicine is not cheap, but it can cure the disease with just one dose. Is this medicine really that expensive?"
The patient's family member quickly said, "It's not expensive, not expensive. The prescription I just bought is not even as expensive as a pack of cigarettes."
He smiled a bit sheepishly as he spoke. It seems that Chinese medicine practitioners are very opposed to smoking.
The coughing female patient quickly said, "Then please prescribe some medicine for me. I trust Dr. Lu and Dr. Shen."
There were several patients who were originally very reluctant to let Shen Jiang see them. However, when they saw many people, they secretly went out to make an appointment with Shen Jiang before they realized what was happening. After all, it was okay to let her see them first, and they still had Mr. Lu's appointment anyway.
Wang Gang was now obedient. He had previously been prejudiced against the shop owner, who was young and unassuming, and hadn't taken her seriously. Little did he know there were always people better than him, and this girl was actually quite capable. But Wang Gang was also upset. Now, not only had he offended the shop owner, but he had also angered his master. Teacher Lu must now think he was a troublemaker. He wouldn't just throw him into the Chinese medicine hospital to fend for himself tomorrow.
Shen Jiang saw Wang Gang's hopeless look and couldn't help but chuckle, "Teacher Lu, your disciple is quite interesting."
Zhao Yu witnessed the entire process of the beautiful doctor showing off her skills. Her heart was burning with excitement. She said she had to support her female compatriots no matter what. Zhao Yu excitedly shouted, "Beautiful doctor, I saw you last time for a medical consultation. Today I came to you specifically to get some medicine."
Everyone in the room was startled by her loud voice, and Zhao Yu couldn't help but stick out her tongue in embarrassment.
As soon as the medicine for the coughing female patient was ready, Wang Gang rushed out to see. He saw that after taking the medicine, the female patient immediately wanted to go to the toilet. After coming out of the toilet, she looked relaxed, which showed that she had urinated smoothly.
Shen Jiang walked up to Wang Gang and said with a smile, "When Yang Qi is sufficient, water will be transformed into moisture. It seems this medicine is the right medicine for you."
Wang Gang was a little bit unbelievable. Although he knew that his teacher had superb medical skills, he could cure two patients with just one dose, and two consecutive patients had such good results. The effect of the medicinal materials in Mingxintang was too good.
"No wonder the teacher has to squeeze out time to come here to see patients." He murmured.
After the morning's incident, four or five of the patients that Dr. Lu had not finished seeing expressed their willingness to try Shen Jiang, and the remaining patients who insisted on seeing Dr. Lu were also scheduled for next month.
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