Chapter 75 Bian Que Meets Duke Huan of Cai (Part 1)...
Yang Yong is a programmer who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at a young age.
Even more tragically, he started having headaches after taking the blood pressure medication, and the hospital check-up didn't help. The doctor thought it might just be a side effect of the medication and changed his medication, but the headaches kept recurring after the change.
Yang Yong had no choice but to go to the provincial capital's Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, where he was fortunate enough to run into Zhang Zhongjing, who was there conducting an assessment.
Zhang Zhongjing believed that his condition was due to liver wind disturbing the upper body and liver yang rising, and prescribed him a course of medicine for half a month.
Yang Yong went back and diligently prepared the medicine himself. After taking it for half a month, he indeed felt that all his symptoms had lessened. However, when he went to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital for a follow-up visit, he felt like the sky had fallen! The doctor named Zhang was not a doctor at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital at all, and he couldn't find him!
He then remembered that they seemed to have been talking about conducting some kind of assessment for renowned doctors...
Yang Yong wanted to contact the doctor he had previously registered with, but the doctor had gone to Beijing for training and had even stopped online consultations. Yang Yong was heartbroken and could only wait.
Last month, he finally got to see his attending physician return.
The attending physician did not dare to give Dr. Zhang's WeChat ID to others without his consent, but only told him that Dr. Zhang was currently seeing patients at Guanmaitang in Qinghe Ancient Town, and that he could go to Qinghe Ancient Town to make an appointment if he wanted to.
Yang Yong was a little confused. Qinghe Ancient Town?
Isn't that a tourist attraction? The subway stations are plastered with ads for its upcoming opening; even he, a workaholic, knows about it.
The attending physician shrugged: "Don't ask me why Dr. Zhang is seeing patients in a scenic area. I don't know either."
Perhaps that's just how capricious renowned doctors are?
Yang Yong did find a section called "Guanmaitang" in the Qinghe Ancient Town mini-program, but it only had a brief introduction and no registration information.
He couldn't worry about anything else; his headaches had flared up again recently. Even if it were a remote, uninhabited area, he'd have to get there, let alone a tourist spot. So, after working a few extra days during the New Year's holiday, he took a five-day weekend after New Year's and headed to Qinghe City with his laptop bag.
Yang Yong originally intended to head straight for Guanmai Hall, but after entering, he found the scenery here to be quite beautiful. He looked around, ate a little here and a little there, and finally found Guanmai Hall in the late afternoon.
As soon as he entered, he happened to see Zhang Zhongjing sitting in the main hall, studying the acupuncture bronze figure with Gao Gongming, and giving a lesson to Qian Bojiang and several interns. He immediately pounced on him:
"Dr. Zhang, I've finally found you!"
The heartache in his voice was so profound that it brought tears to the eyes of anyone who heard it.
Liu Han, outside the door: ...What's going on?
At this moment, an intern noticed them at the door and immediately came over to help them in. Zhang Ying, who was standing nearby, quickly brought over a portable ramp and placed it on the threshold so that the person in the wheelchair—actually Granny Chen and her daughter Chen Lifang—could come in.
They really all bumped into each other.
"Are you injured?" Zhang Ying noticed the scrapes on Liu Han's hand and called to the intern doctor, "Brother Liu, could you treat this lady first?"
Dr. Liu immediately led them to the rest area on one side of the lobby and brought iodine to treat Liu Han's hand wound.
Liang Xiufen and a few others sat down with her.
Liu Han was very satisfied with this spot, as it offered a panoramic view of the entire lobby, making it perfect for watching the excitement.
In the lobby, Yang Yong rushed straight to Zhang Zhongjing, extremely excited: "Dr. Zhang, do you remember me? You took my pulse when I was at the Provincial Central Hospital, and you said I had high blood pressure and had been having headaches ever since I took the medicine..."
Zhang Zhongjing always had a good memory. He had only seen a few patients at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, so he immediately remembered it when he heard this: "I remember, I remember. How is it? Has your headache been relieved?"
"Yes! No, there was!" Yang Yong nodded vigorously, a little aggrieved. "It's just that you only prescribed one course of treatment for me, and then I couldn't find you again..."
Zhang Zhongjing said apologetically, "I should have given you my contact information back then. Okay, why don't you sit here for a while?"
He saw Granny Chen standing awkwardly behind him and Chen Lifang sitting in a wheelchair.
Yang Yong clearly saw this too, and realized it was much more serious than his own illness. He immediately agreed and then retreated to Liu Han's side.
Grandma Chen nodded gratefully to him.
She specifically set aside half a day today to bring Chen Lifang to see the doctor. After the appointment, she will immediately go to the shop, where a hired helper is currently tending to the business.
"Dr. Zhang, I mentioned my daughter's condition to you on WeChat before..." Grandma Chen said nervously.
Zhang Zhongjing immediately remembered: "It's you."
He looked at Chen Lifang and frowned. This was indeed a tricky situation.
While they were taking her pulse, the wound on Liu Han's palm had already been treated. Dr. Liu was squatting down to examine her injured ankle, and then thought it would be good to call in some outside help: "It's not serious. I'll give you a cold compress first, and then I'll have Dr. Gao take a look at you. Maybe he can give you a few acupuncture needles and it will be fine."
Liu Han was overjoyed: "That's amazing!"
Dr. Liu said proudly, "Dr. Gao's acupuncture skills are unparalleled. Please wait a moment."
At this moment, Liang Xiufen and the others were relieved to know that their granddaughter was alright, and began to discuss in hushed tones:
"This clinic looks pretty decent."
"Look at this doctor, he looks like a very experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctor. So this isn't just a clinic, is it? Why are there people here who come to see a paralyzed person?"
"Could this be a shill?"
"Trying to get ahead? What's the point?"
Liu Han glanced at Yang Yong beside her.
Yang Yong: ......
Suddenly I realized what was in her eyes.
He felt a surge of mission. Dr. Zhang was such a good doctor; he couldn't be misunderstood, much less questioned.
"Dr. Zhang is a renowned doctor in the province!" he said, successfully drawing everyone's attention to himself. Yang Yong then recounted his experience at the Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, eliciting gasps of surprise from his listeners.
"Wow, this is truly a miracle doctor!"
Yang Yong felt a strange sense of pride: "That's right! You can still find Dr. Zhang's information on the provincial health department's website. His pulse diagnosis is absolutely amazing, even more accurate than a machine..."
While they were talking, Gao Gongming arrived.
Although Gao Gongming is not well-known in history and is only an R-card, he has quite a background.
He was a prized disciple of acupuncture master Yang Jizhou.
Who is Yang Jizhou? His book, "The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion," is hailed as a classic work that connects the past and the future of Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion, and he is known as the "Sage of Acupuncture"! Although Gao Gongming was very modest and believed that he had only learned the basics of his teacher, even Zhang Zhongjing had to consult him on the art of acupuncture and moxibustion.
With his medical skills and the recommendations of Zhang Zhongjing and Qian Guanshan, Gao Gongming successfully obtained his medical license last month and became a certified renowned doctor.
Gao Gongming came over, took a look, and said, "It's not serious. I'll give you a few acupuncture needles to promote blood circulation, reduce swelling, and relieve pain."
Liu Han nodded; she couldn't wait to get better.
Liang Xiufen asked from the side, "Doctor, do we need to register?"
Dr. Liu smiled and said, "We can handle minor accidents like this that happen in an ancient town without making an appointment.
He then turned to Yang Yong: "However, sir, you need to register."
Yang Yong had no objections. It was good to be able to register for an appointment, as it meant he could see a doctor regularly in the future. He was actually worried about not having a public channel for this.
Dr. Liu had him scan a QR code to open the Guanmaitang mini-program: "Our mini-program is independent; the boss thinks it's really strange to put a registration channel in a scenic area's mini-program..."
Liu Han: Your boss is right!
Dr. Liu continued, "So we made our own mini-program, which was just launched a few days ago. By the way, if you buy a ticket to come in, the registration fee can be waived for the corresponding amount. If you have an annual pass, you can get one free consultation. Just enter the code on your ticket."
Liu Han, Liang Xiufen, and two other elderly people immediately scanned the QR code and entered the Guanmaitang mini-program.
Good traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are a scarce resource nowadays, so even if you don't need them right now, you should still keep them in your collection.
The mini-program is very simple, with only a registration area and a product area.
Liu Han clicked on it out of curiosity, but there was nothing in the product section yet. She asked Dr. Liu, who said that it wasn't available yet and would be listed when it was. In the registration area, there were only two people: Zhang Changsha, whose registration fee was 500 yuan, and Gao Gongming, whose registration fee was 300 yuan.
Her pupils dilated in shock: This is really expensive!
Unexpectedly, Liang Xiufen shook her head: "If it's really a famous doctor, this isn't expensive at all. You can see a specialist at a hospital for about the same price. Besides, the environment here isn't as good, and it's always crowded, and you might not even be able to get an appointment."
Old Xu and his wife nodded repeatedly: "It's not expensive. Before, when we went to see a specialist, it cost more than a thousand yuan, and we had to find a scalper."
However, this is based on the fact that this expert is indeed a leading figure in the industry.
Elderly people often visit hospitals and are very sensitive to these costs; Liu Han, a young man, said he had learned a lot from this.
Gao Gongming has already started giving her acupuncture.
Liu Han had never had acupuncture before, and she was a little scared when she saw the long gold needles, but as the needles went in deeper and deeper, she felt no pain at all.
Gao Gongming instructed Doctor Liu, "Go and get a few jars."
Dr. Liu's eyes lit up: "Does Professor Gao want to use cupping?"
Gao Gongming nodded: "Yes, drawing out some of the stagnant blood will help it heal faster."
"Okay!" Dr. Liu happily went to get the jar.
After graduating from a Traditional Chinese Medicine college, he didn't get a job at a major hospital but was recommended here by an acquaintance. He thought he'd just be coasting along for the rest of his life, but unexpectedly, the two doctors here turned out to be renowned physicians, and truly skilled ones at that. The work is easy, and he can learn new things at the same time.
Dr. Liu was determined to give a generous gift to the acquaintance who had recommended him during the Chinese New Year.
While Gao Gongming was performing cupping on Liu Han, Zhang Zhongjing had already finished examining Chen Lifang's pulse.
He hesitated for a moment before saying, "You should know that medicine is not omnipotent. In this situation, I cannot guarantee that she can stand up completely."
Grandma Chen understood, of course. She nodded and said, "I understand, Dr. Zhang. We've started rehabilitation at the hospital, but Afang has been suffering from neuralgia for the past few months, and she also has difficulty urinating. I was wondering if you could see if you could help alleviate her symptoms?"
Liu Han, who had been watching the situation closely, inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief. If that Dr. Zhang had confidently claimed he could regenerate that woman's spinal cord, she would have considered him a fraud. Even a medical sage couldn't do that.
“Those symptoms are nothing to worry about. I'll prescribe a few doses for you to take home and try.” Zhang Zhongjing paused suddenly while writing the prescription. “Perhaps you could try this…”
Although the herbal decoction is not very effective for paralysis, it may be of some use when combined with other ingredients.
He hesitated for a moment, then called Gao Gongming to join him for a consultation.
Gao Gongming had just finished cupping Liu Han and removed the gold needles. Her ankle, which had been red, swollen, and bruised, now looked even more frightening. But only Liu Han knew that she felt much better than before.
She even felt that walking a certain distance wouldn't be a problem for her!
"Stay here for a while, and take good care of yourself when you get back. You'll be fine in a few days. But if you exercise recklessly, I can't guarantee what will happen," Gao Gongming instructed before going to Zhang Zhongjing.
After discussing it for a while, Gao Gongming also examined Chen Lifang again, which made Granny Chen feel very uneasy.
“So, the most important thing for you now is to go to the hospital for active rehabilitation,” Zhang Zhongjing said, giving them the solution they had discussed. “However, Dr. Gao will go with you before you start rehabilitation.”
Gao Gongming: "Before the rehabilitation, I will give her acupuncture and moxibustion."
Zhang Zhongjing continued, "Then I will prescribe a course of treatment for you. We'll take a three-pronged approach to see if we can help you stand up as soon as possible."
He and Gao Gongming felt that this comprehensive plan might have some effect.
Grandma Chen and Chen Lifang were somewhat surprised: "Then we'll make you come all the way here from now on, we'll feel so bad..."
Gao Gongming waved his hand dismissively: "It's alright, I do what I want."
He had previously performed acupuncture treatment on some stroke patients and those with mobility impairments, so he had some experience. This time, combined with the medical sage's prescription and modern rehabilitation mechanisms, Gao Gongming was eager to see what the effects would be.
Thinking about this makes me a little excited.
He added, "Don't worry, you don't need to register every time."
Grandma Chen insisted, "That won't do. We can't let you make a wasted trip, doctor."
She's rich now!
After examining Chen Lifang, Zhang Zhongjing called Yang Yong over, took his pulse, and prescribed two courses of medicine: "If your condition improves after two courses of treatment, then you should only need one follow-up visit. However, if you don't adjust your lifestyle and continue to stay up late and overeat, even a god can't save you."
Yang Yong nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, Dr. Zhang, I'm already preparing to resign. I've found a less stressful job."
Even if you're alive to make money, you still have to be alive to spend it.
He said happily, "I plan to stay in Qinghe Ancient Town for two days. The scenery here is beautiful, and I feel very comfortable."
Zhang Zhongjing smiled and said, "That's good."
Liu Han had finished applying the compress and had also watched the commotion for a while.
"It really feels so much better!" she said to her grandmother with delight, as she rotated her ankle.
She's in a great mood now, feeling like she's made 300 yuan.
Old Xu exclaimed from the side, "These two doctors seem really skilled. Hanhan, remember this mini-program and send it to us later."
Liu Han gave an OK sign: "No problem, Grandpa Xu."
Several people stood up, and Liang Xiufen helped Liu Han walk outside.
When they passed by Zhang Zhongjing, they were stopped.
Liu Han turned her head in confusion, thinking that Dr. Zhang, who charged 500 yuan for a consultation, had something to tell her, but she did not expect that Zhang Zhongjing's target was Old Man Xu.
"Sir, if you have time, you can go to the hospital for a check-up."
Old Xu: ? ? ?
"You mean me?"
Zhang Zhongjing nodded: "That's exactly what I was talking about with you."
When they came in, he noticed the old man. He seemed healthy, but something seemed off about his complexion.
Grandma Xu asked anxiously, "Doctor, is there something wrong with my husband?"
"Please don't panic." Zhang Zhongjing gestured for her to calm down, then turned to Old Man Xu: "Sir, just now when I saw you standing and walking, your gait was steady, but your back was slightly stiff, and when you sat down, your right side was a little sluggish. Your complexion seemed rosy, but upon closer inspection, your eyes had a yellowish tinge, and your lips were also a bit dark."
With each word he spoke, Qian Bojiang, Zhang Ying, and the others around him stared intently at Old Man Xu.
Qian Bojiang thought to himself, "That's true, but it seems quite common for older people..."
Anyway, he wouldn't be able to see any major problems.
Gao Gongming's brows relaxed, revealing a thoughtful expression.
Zhang Zhongjing paused, as if carefully choosing his words, "Old sir, have you recently been experiencing a dull, aching feeling under your right rib? Or perhaps a slight pulling sensation there after nightfall? Your appetite is still good, but you tend to feel bloated after eating?"
Old Xu's smile froze instantly. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by disbelief and astonishment. He subconsciously raised his hand and pressed his right rib. The movement was small, but it did not escape Zhang Zhongjing's eyes.
"This..." Old Xu's throat bobbed, his voice a little dry, "Dr. Zhang... your eyes are too sharp, aren't they? Yes... it is a little strange."
Grandma Xu interrupted, her voice tense: "Doctor, I thought my husband was just getting old, experiencing some shortness of breath, or his old stomach problems were acting up again, and that he could just massage it off himself, so I didn't think much of it. But what you've said..."
The relaxed expressions on the couple's faces vanished completely, replaced by tension and a hint of barely perceptible panic.
Liu Han and Liang Xiufen exchanged a glance, both stunned.
Liu Han instinctively tightened her grip on her grandmother's arm, while Grandma Liang looked at Old Man Xu with concern: "Old Xu? Are you really not feeling well? Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Old Xu waved his hand and said to Liang Xiufen, trying to remain calm, "Hey, it's really nothing serious. I'm just a little bored sometimes, but it doesn't affect my eating or drinking."
He then turned to Zhang Zhongjing, his tone filled with obvious doubt and nervousness: "Dr. Zhang, are you... are you sure you can make a diagnosis? I feel fine."
He subconsciously didn't want to believe Zhang Zhongjing's suggestion.
After hearing this, Zhang Zhongjing smiled and said, "Sir, there is no need to be too alarmed. Based solely on observation, I can only say that I have observed some signs on the body surface, suggesting that the flow of qi and blood may be obstructed or that there are old ailments that have not yet been cured. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes seeing the big picture from small details, and these subtle signs are often early manifestations of organ dysfunction. What you call 'qi stagnation' and 'chronic stomach problems' are indeed possible."
Hearing him say that, Old Xu and Grandma Xu both relaxed a bit.
Old Xu muttered, "What you're saying is really scary."
There was even a slight hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.
“But!” Zhang Zhongjing didn’t mind his attitude, his expression calm. He was all too used to this kind of reaction from his patients. “We can’t rule out other possibilities either. Especially at your age, some changes require more precise examinations to determine their nature.”
He leaned forward slightly, looked into Old Xu's eyes, and earnestly suggested, "My suggestion is that when it's convenient for you, go to a reputable hospital as soon as possible for a thorough examination, mainly focusing on your liver and gallbladder, to get a clear understanding of the situation. If you have any medical records, it's best to bring them along as well. Western medicine's imaging and biochemical tests are very direct and effective in identifying substantial problems in the internal organs."
He has seen quite a few in the past six months and is very impressed.
Zhang Zhongjing: "Some problems, whether discovered early or late, have vastly different outcomes. It's unwise to avoid seeking medical help. If the examination reveals it's just a minor ailment, the treatment will be more targeted, and you'll feel more at ease. Right?"
Grandma Xu listened more attentively, her forehead beaded with sweat, and quickly said, "Yes, yes, doctor, you're right. Old Xu, don't argue! Listen carefully."
Zhang Zhongjing said nothing more, only nodding to a few people.
That's all I have to say.
Liu Han, Liang Xiufen, and the others were still in a daze after leaving the Guanmai Hall. They had thought it was just a simple visit to the infirmary for a cold compress and to have their wounds cleaned with iodine, but they never expected to encounter such an unexpected situation.
Grandma Xu was very determined. As soon as she came out, she said to Grandpa Xu, "Old Xu, the doctor is right. You shouldn't avoid seeing a doctor. Before, my child and I asked you to go for a physical examination, but you made excuses and refused. This time, I don't care. You have to go! We're not going back. Get the physical examination done at Qinghe City Hospital tomorrow."
She felt that Zhang Zhongjing's words were both professional and practical, without any pretense. The phrase "early detection and late detection lead to vastly different results" struck her like a hammer blow.
Old Xu felt a sense of unease.
He had a vague feeling of discomfort before, and knew there might be a problem, but he was unwilling to face reality, thinking that if he didn't get checked, there wouldn't be any issues. But when Zhang Zhongjing pointed it out, it was as if he could no longer deceive himself.
But he was also afraid, so he pursed his lips and remained silent, feeling somewhat annoyed.
Liang Xiufen chimed in, "Old Xu, Dr. Zhang is right, we have to go get checked! The registration fee is five hundred yuan!"
This is an expert!
If a famous doctor who charges 500 yuan for a consultation tells you to get checked out immediately, would you dare not take it seriously? Moreover, he's not asking you to get checked out at his clinic, but at a hospital, so it's not an exaggeration to make money off the checkup.
Perhaps this struck a chord with Old Man Xu, for he finally nodded and made a difficult decision: "Alright, I'll go to the hospital tomorrow."
Inside the Guanmai Hall.
Zhang Ying asked curiously, "Teacher Zhang, is this old man seriously ill?"
Instead of answering directly, Zhang Zhongjing tested the people around him: "Come on, tell me, what can you tell from his face?"
Qian Bojiang and the other interns immediately perked up and became alert.
Dr. Zhang likes to do this; he'll do a spot check every now and then.
Gao Gongming stroked his beard and smiled as he watched Zhang Zhongjing examine his students amidst a flurry of activity.
Zhang Ying, however, felt envious. She had little medical background and sometimes couldn't understand anything. She was also confused, unsure of what path she should take.
All we know is that she likes it here and wants to stay.
When Liu Han returned to the dormitory, she attracted a large crowd of her roommates.
"You just went to Qinghe Ancient Town with your grandma, why did you come back with a cane?"
Are you alright?
Liu Han didn't even have time to drink a sip of water: "You have no idea how amazing things happened to me today!"
Before her roommates could even ask, she immediately began to vividly recount everything that had happened that day: "You remember that clinic we encountered in Qinghe Ancient Town last time, right...?"
The whole story was full of twists and turns, leaving the roommates stunned and sparking a heated discussion.
Finally, Liu Han slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "No, I have to post this online!"
She also has tens of thousands of followers on video platforms. Right then and there, she opened her phone and continued chattering away into the camera, repeating the story again.
"Has anyone been to the clinic in Qinghe Ancient Town? I went today and encountered something very strange..."
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