The thirty students in the classroom were all present early the next morning.
Today was the new professor's class, and everyone was very curious about him.
Rumor had it he wasn't from the academy but was specially invited by the principal from outside.
Someone the principal valued must have exceptionally high medical skills.
What do you think the professor's age is?
He must be at least seventy or eighty.
I think so too. Someone invited from outside is probably retired and was asked by the principal to teach now that they have free time.
The students in the classroom were all discussing the new professor.
As eight o'clock arrived, Ou Kang'an entered the classroom with Xia Feng.
Seeing the principal accompanied by a young man, everyone was momentarily confused, thinking he was a new student.
"Hello everyone, let me introduce you. This is your new professor, Xia Feng. From now on, he will be teaching you traditional Chinese medicine. He has the authority to decide whether you graduate. During his teaching period, you must obey him."
Ou Kang'an, seeing Xia Feng's youth, was afraid he wouldn't be able to manage these students and immediately addressed them in a commanding tone.
Essentially, he was saying that if they didn't behave, they wouldn't graduate, and their graduation was in someone else's hands.
The entire class of thirty people was stunned.
Such a young traditional Chinese medicine professor?
If he were a Western medicine professor, this would be acceptable and even commonplace, as Western medicine is known to be easier to learn and apply.
However, traditional Chinese medicine is difficult to learn and not easy to master; it takes years to achieve proficiency and requires extensive practice.
Xia Feng looked to be only in his twenties. A twenty-something traditional Chinese medicine professor?
This was unprecedented. What could someone so young possibly teach them?
Would he just teach them to memorize medicinal poems every day?
All the students suddenly felt that Ou Kang'an had played a massive prank on them. The school was too reckless; it was as if they were gambling with their futures.
It wasn't that they looked down on Xia Feng, but it was just too unbelievable, too hard to accept.
"Understood."
A lazy murmur filled the classroom, a stark contrast to the previous day. This was their silent protest.
They had put in their utmost effort to get into Fudan University, and they weren't going to let the school treat them like test subjects.
They chose to major in traditional Chinese medicine because they believed in it and wanted to revitalize it, not just to get a diploma. They all wanted to acquire excellent skills and contribute to the country.
Seeing the students' indifferent attitude, Ou Kang'an felt a loss of face. Just as he was about to lecture them, Xia Feng spoke up. "Principal Ou, leave this to me. You can go attend to your business."
"Alright, Professor Xia."
Ou Kang'an's polite demeanor stunned the students. Before leaving, Ou Kang'an glared at them fiercely.
"Hello everyone, I'll introduce myself first. My name is Xia Feng, and I am your professor for traditional Chinese medicine. If you have any questions, please ask them now. If you don't ask now, you won't be able to ask later."
Xia Feng stood on the podium and gave a brief self-introduction.
Typical professors would introduce their hospital affiliations, prestigious positions, or awards. Xia Feng simply said, "My name is Xia Feng, and I am your professor."
This left the students somewhat unable to accept the situation.
It was too unprofessional.
How could the academy be so unprofessional?
"Professor Xia, hello. My name is Luo Hanxiang. I have a question I'd like to ask." Luo Hanxiang was the first to speak.
Her grandfather was a seasoned traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and her family had been practitioners for generations, which led her to choose this major. She wanted to learn more foundational knowledge to combine with her family's medical expertise to improve her own skills.
She was here to learn, not to be toyed with.
She knew that the older the traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, the better their skills, so she immediately wanted to voice her doubts upon seeing Xia Feng.
She even doubted if Xia Feng's medical skills were inferior to her own.
Seeing Luo Hanxiang take the initiative to question him, the other students' spirits were instantly lifted, and they all turned their gaze towards her.
"Please, speak."
Xia Feng smiled slightly.
Putting aside other factors, Xia Feng was quite handsome, which added some goodwill for him.
"Traditional Chinese medicine values seniority. Everyone knows that the older a practitioner, the more respected they are, and the more skilled they become. Traditional Chinese medicine requires practice. I don't mean to look down on Professor Xia."
"We chose this major because of our passion and a desire to revitalize traditional Chinese medicine. We don't want to waste our time on useless matters. We need to learn practical experience and medical skills. Professor Xia, what can you teach us?"
Although Luo Hanxiang claimed she didn't look down on Xia Feng, her words clearly indicated her disbelief.
The students in the classroom unanimously nodded at Luo Hanxiang's question; this was exactly what they wanted to ask.
"A good question. Traditional Chinese medicine indeed requires time for practice, but my teaching methods are different. I can help you quickly become excellent practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine. Perhaps you won't believe me if I say this, so let my abilities prove that what I say is true."
Xia Feng finished speaking and glanced at Luo Hanxiang.
He continued, "Student Luo Hanxiang, you have a genetic condition, peptic ulcers. You've undergone treatment and taken Chinese medicine, but no matter how you eat or how carefully you manage your diet, you and your family still experience flare-ups every month or two. If you didn't manage your diet, you would likely experience two to three flare-ups a month."
Xia Feng had only glanced at Luo Hanxiang and could tell she had peptic ulcers.
Peptic ulcers are a condition with a strong genetic component. While not fatal, they are incredibly painful and disruptive.
Specifically, mouth sores and lip ulcers make speaking, eating, and swallowing painful enough to bring tears to the eyes. Typically, an ulcer heals on its own within about seven days.
These ulcers are different from those caused by heatiness; they are considered hereditary viral ulcers, and no medication can cure them. Only pain relievers can be used to alleviate the symptoms.
Traditional Chinese medicine can help manage the condition, and combined with dietary awareness, it can significantly extend the period between flare-ups. What was once two to three times a month could be reduced to once every one to two months.
Luo Hanxiang's eyes widened in disbelief.
He could diagnose her genetic condition just by looking at her?
Xia Feng was correct. Her family did have this hereditary condition. Her grandfather, a seasoned traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, had taken many medications for it, but despite all efforts, it couldn't be cured, only the frequency of flare-ups could be reduced.
What Xia Feng said was entirely accurate.
The other students, seeing Luo Hanxiang's shocked expression, knew Xia Feng hadn't guessed, or rather, he had spoken the truth.