146: Chapter 146 Competing in Medical Skills 146: Chapter 146 Competing in Medical Skills The next day, a long line still formed in front of Three Principles Hall.
Although the Three Principles Hall at that time still had that drafty wooden door, and the sign was still a broken wooden board with brush-written letters, the people in line were dressed in flashy clothes, wearing luxury watches and fashionable outfits, yet all stood with respectful and solemn expressions.
Moreover, everyone turned their heads, gazing towards the street corner, much like a wistful wife awaiting her husband, filled with anticipation.
Finally, a tall silhouette appeared at the corner of the street.
Upon seeing this figure, everyone in line began whispering to each other.
“Is this Divine Doctor Wang?”
“It’s him!
I’ve sought his consultation once before.
I recognize him.”
“I can’t believe he’s so young; it’s truly unbelievable.”
“Who cares if he’s young!
I’ve never seen a doctor as divine as him.”
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The buzz of murmurs continued, but as Wang Yan approached near, the noise paused, and everyone nodded and bowed, smiling towards Wang Yan.
Surrounded by Fang and others wearing alluring nurse uniforms, Wang Yan walked to the front of Three Principles Hall, where San had already opened the door, waiting for Wang Yan to come in.
Just as Wang Yan was about to step through the entrance of Three Principles Hall, he suddenly heard an arrogant voice from a nearby parked luxurious Bentley: “A mere young kid, daring to claim the title of Divine Doctor.”
With these words, four strong men standing in front of the Bentley respectfully opened the car door.
Then, a white-haired, ethereal-looking elder stepped out of the Bentley.
The elder, with a full head of white hair, white beard under his chin, wore a spotless, buttoned-up Tang suit, holding a Seven-Star Dragon Head Walking Stick, with a rosy complexion, truly exhibiting an immortal presence.
Upon seeing this elder, over a hundred people in line were immediately stunned, all staring at the elder, murmuring, “This…this…is Sun…”
“Yes, it’s…Sun…”
Everyone could only utter the surname Sun, almost afraid to finish the name, as if speaking it would desecrate the elder.
Seeing this reaction, the elder seemed quite accustomed, showing no concern.
Leaning on the dragon head walking stick, he stroked his white beard and slowly walked over.
As the elder approached, everyone spontaneously made way for him.
The elder walked to the front of Three Principles Hall, glanced at Wang Yan, then looked up at the sign of Three Principles Hall, snorted, and raised his Nine-Star Dragon Head Walking Stick, gesturing dismissively at Wang Yan with a highly disdainful tone, “Do you understand medicine?”
Seeing the elder’s celestial demeanor, Wang Yan initially felt some respect but became slightly displeased after hearing the disdain.
However, Wang Yan still nodded and replied, “I know a thing or two.”
Hearing Wang Yan’s response, the elder snorted again, saying, “Hmph, seems you have some self-awareness.
Do you know who I am?”
Wang Yan shook his head.
The elder, even more disdainful, said, “Not even knowing me, yet daring to set up practice in Wanghai City.
Let me tell you, all the traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in Wanghai City are my disciples or grand-disciples.
My surname is Sun, given name Da.
Seeing you so young, you may call me Sir Sun from now on.”
Once the elder referred to himself as “Sir Sun,” the people present immediately erupted in surprise.
Initially, they had doubts, unable to confirm the elder’s identity.
Now hearing the elder announce himself, everyone was shocked.
In all of Wanghai City, there was only one renowned elder who preferred others to call him “Sir,” the founding father of traditional Chinese medicine in Wanghai, Divine Doctor Sun Da.
The people had been neatly lined in front of Three Principles Hall, but once realizing the elder was indeed Sun Da, they all surged forward, crowding around Sun Da.
The crowd kept shouting, “Divine Doctor Sun, please examine my illness.”
“Divine Doctor Sun, please take my pulse.”
“Divine Doctor Sun…”
“Divine Doctor Sun…”
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The four burly men behind Sun Da, apparently used to such situations, quickly moved to stand in front of Sun Da, spreading their arms wide to push back the oncoming crowd, effectively keeping them at bay.
Even blocked, the crowd still rolled up their sleeves, extending their wrists into the air, in hopes of gaining Sun Da’s attention.
Seeing this, Sun Da looked smugly at Wang Yan and said, “So, my boy, do you now understand what it means to be highly esteemed?”
Wang Yan nodded calmly and said, “Indeed, it seems Sir Sun is truly skilled in medicine.”
Seeing Wang Yan also call him Sir Sun, Sun Da laughed heartily and said, “Kid, you’re still sensible.
How about this?
I think you have potential.
I’ll make an exception today and take you as a disciple.
Bow to me thrice and hand over the prescription for your Strengthening Pill, and you will be my disciple from then on.
I’ll protect you.”
Hearing this, Wang Yan frowned slightly and said blandly, “Since you are skilled in medicine, why don’t you yourself concoct a prescription better than the Strengthening Pill?
Why come ask for mine?”
Sun Da paused and then said, “Hmph, I am so busy every day, where do I find the time to concoct prescriptions?
If I had the time, there’d be no difficulty in producing a formula ten thousand times better than the Strengthening Pill.”
Hearing this, Wang Yan shook his head and said, “Hmph, as the old saying goes: a healer has a parental heart.
You possess medical skills but do not heal or save people.
Preparing prescriptions is a doctor’s duty, yet you disregard it.
This shows that although you have medical skills, you lack medical ethics.
I will not waste any more time with you.”
With that, Wang Yan turned and returned inside the Three Principles Hall, sitting behind the table.
Seeing Wang Yan actually reprimand him, Sun Da’s fury instantly rose, his snow-white beard quivering in anger.
He tapped his Nine-Star Dragon Head Staff on the ground repeatedly, roaring, “I forbid you from consulting here, I order you to close immediately.”
Wang Yan sat firmly as a mountain behind the desk, completely ignoring Sun Da, and said with indifference, “The clinic is open today.”
At this time, Fang promptly went to the door and said to the patient who had been first in line, “Please come inside for consultation.”
This patient glanced at Sun Da, apologetically saying, “Sorry, Divine Doctor Sun, but Divine Doctor Wang is also very skilled.
I’ll go in first.”
Saying this, the patient was about to enter inside the premises.
Sun Da glared and shifted the Nine-Star Dragon Head Walking Stick horizontally, blocking the entrance, saying, “No one is allowed in for consultation today!”
Seeing this, Wang Yan’s expression immediately turned icy.
He narrowed his eyes and coldly said, “By what right?”
Sun Da raised his head proudly and said, “By my unparalleled medical skills, you should listen to me.”
Upon hearing this, Wang Yan’s fighting spirit rose, and he laughed heartily, saying, “Fine, then today I’ll compare medical skills with you to see whose medical skills are truly superior.”