315: Chapter 315: Think, Just Do It 315: Chapter 315: Think, Just Do It After waiting for a while, he saw Liu Shiyi hurrying over, still as youthful and vibrant as ever.
Although Liu Shiyi didn’t have the fresh vibe of Lin Feifei or Liu Shanshan, she possessed an aristocratic charm.
Personality-wise, Shiyi wasn’t as introverted as Shanshan.
Instead, she was quite outgoing, her face always adorned with a refreshing smile that made people comfortable.
Liu Shiyi’s attire was always appropriate, neither too conservative nor too revealing, always matching her demeanor seamlessly.
“Tangyu, I really need your help this time because the project was due yesterday.
I’m a bit lost right now, maybe because of my limited capabilities.
This topic is quite a challenge,” Liu Shiyi said.
“Heh, no worries, but I might not be able to help much since I’ve never attended university and am unfamiliar with your methods,” Tangyu replied with a smile.
“Just take a look first.
I think you might be able to help,” Liu Shiyi said.
Their appearance drew several curious glances from around them.
“Hey, isn’t that the beauty queen of the Medical College, Liu Shiyi?
Who’s that guy with her?
He seems quite familiar with her, could he be her boyfriend?”
“That old, not handsome, looks very ordinary, Shiyi’s taste can’t be that bad, right?”
Liu Shiyi frowned slightly.
Being the recognized beauty of the Medical College and one of Donglin University’s campus belles, she was no stranger to people talking wherever she went.
She had long been accustomed to such voices and looks: “Let’s go inside, Tangyu.
Don’t mind them.”
Soon, the two arrived at a large laboratory.
There was no one else in the lab, which was filled with various equipment, much of it related to traditional Chinese medicine and herbs.
Liu Shiyi stopped in front of a human-shaped model that was covered with red dots, each representing an acupuncture point.
Acupuncture points are truly marvelous aspects of the human body, with every pathology existing within these points.
The wonder of acupuncture is its ability to manipulate these points on the human body, and this is the principle behind its treatment method.
Acupuncture points could be considered one of the most mystical things within the human body.
“My project this time is titled ‘On How Acupuncture Unblocks Various Points to Cure All Diseases.’ Initially, I thought of including a few acupuncture treatments for the diseases I knew, but then realized that wouldn’t achieve the effect I wanted.
My initial idea was to make this topic big, to show the power of TCM acupuncture and promote it a bit.
But the few disease treatments I knew weren’t for serious ailments.
I thought of using a case of a mysterious disease that even modern Western medicine can’t solve, but with my current skills, I couldn’t even start.
I asked my grandfather, and he couldn’t help either, so I thought of you.
My grandfather said you should know,” Liu Shiyi honestly explained.
Tangyu nodded, not denying it: “I can indeed treat complicated diseases, but I use my Immortal Finger Healing Technique, not ordinary acupuncture.
There are many profound acupuncture methods in traditional Chinese medicine that have been lost, and I really don’t know the common ones.
Moreover, my master doesn’t allow me to use ordinary acupuncture.” The Holy Doctor Sect focuses on acupuncture techniques, mastering the intricacies of profound acupuncture methods.
In fact, the Ghost Doctor never taught Tangyu the common acupuncture techniques; he only knew a little, but couldn’t actually perform it.
“That’s it then, seems like you can’t help me after all,” Liu Shiyi said, somewhat disappointed.
Seeing the disappointed look on Shiyi’s face, Tangyu immediately smiled: “That may not be necessarily true.
I said I don’t practice acupuncture, but that doesn’t mean I don’t understand it.
Since I don’t have to treat anyone and it’s just for a project, I think I can still handle it.
But— are you sure you want to tackle this topic?”
Liu Shiyi looked at Tangyu, her face determined as she nodded: “I understand what you mean.
If this project is recognized, it could indeed cause a sensation.
After all, worldwide complicated diseases are considered incurable.
I don’t know why I start thinking about this, perhaps there’s just a strong desire deep inside me.
I was born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, studying with my grandfather from a young age.
I’m aware of the depths of traditional Chinese medicine, which has been overshadowed by modern medicine.
I’m not claiming to promote TCM grandly, but as a student and enthusiast, I feel I can contribute something.
Hence, I want to do this project to let others see that our traditional medicine is not inferior to Western medicine.”
Tangyu smiled: “That’s a good thought, and I support you.
The most important thing is the heart, right?
If you want to do it, don’t hesitate or give up.
Just go for it, at least you won’t have regrets.”
“Heh, yes, I thought the same way.
It seems we do have something in common,” Liu Shiyi smiled, pleased to find someone who understood her.
Traditional Chinese medicine had declined, now overshadowed by the dominance of Western medicine.
She wasn’t disparaging Western medicine, nor did she look down upon it.
She simply harbored a passionate love for traditional Chinese medicine.
Sometimes, a woman doesn’t need many reasons to do something.
She didn’t have such broad-mindedness or the altruism to save the world; she just had her own desire to act upon.
If she wanted to do something, she just did it—simple as that.
She didn’t think about how much sensation this project could generate if successful.
Of course, merely being a student project, it likely wouldn’t cause too much of a stir.
“Liu Shiyi, I’ve noticed you’ve become quite a character,” Tangyu suddenly said, his gaze fixating on Liu Shiyi.
Liu Shiyi was slightly startled, a blush creeping onto her face.
“Let’s talk business now.
So, which complicated disease do you want to tackle?” Tangyu asked.
Liu Shiyi said, “Start with whatever you know.
You’re not saying you can cure them all, are you?”
Tangyu smiled, “What if I say I can?”
Liu Shiyi was stunned, staring at Tangyu in disbelief.
Although such a statement was hard to believe, Liu Shiyi knew Tangyu wasn’t lying, “Then I can only admire you deeply.”
“Why not start with cancer then, perhaps with the commonly seen liver cancer?” Tangyu suggested wearily.
“Sure, you decide,” Liu Shiyi said.
Tangyu began to explain in detail how to perform the acupuncture, the steps involved, and every detail meticulously.
Liu Shiyi listened intently, learning many things from the discussion, aspects she hadn’t been exposed to before.
Although it felt profound and complex, it also amazed her, as if she had entered a whole new world, encountering unimaginable things.
Tangyu took a full hour to explain the detailed steps and also described the accompanying prescriptions.
After listening to Tangyu’s explanation, admiration sparkled in Liu Shiyi’s eyes, “It’s truly exquisite and profound.
Now I realize that the Traditional Chinese Medicine I learned is just the tip of the iceberg.
Our Huaxia Country’s Traditional Chinese Medicine is indeed profound and has a long history.
I really wonder why such profound medical knowledge has become somewhat lost and fallen into decline, now completely overshadowed by Western medicine.
It probably has something to do with our Huaxia Country’s previous systems.
Anyway, this isn’t something we can just think more about and solve.”
“Yes, Traditional Chinese Medicine is indeed profound.
Honestly, my level of study is still very shallow.
The real depth can achieve the Divine Feather Transformation from life and death,” Tangyu said.
“Hehe, Tangyu, I really thank you this time,” Liu Shiyi laughed happily, feeling that her research project would be very successful.
“However, with your current level of acupuncture, it is impossible to completely cure cancer, even experts like your grandfather are not there yet.
To treat such complicated diseases, one must combine it with miraculous acupuncture methods,” Tangyu explained.
Liu Shiyi nodded, “I understand, you don’t need to tell me, you already mentioned Qi Infusion Needling just now, which sounds very mystical.
No worries, those who know will understand, and I don’t feel like explaining to those who don’t.
After all, I feel this research is very successful.
How others see it doesn’t really bother me.”
“Mhm,” Tangyu nodded, appreciating Liu Shiyi’s open-mindedness.
“Tangyu, are you free tonight?” Liu Shiyi asked, clearly wanting to invite him for dinner.
“Actually, I’m not free this evening, and probably not tomorrow either,” Tangyu said somewhat awkwardly.
It’s impolite to reject an invitation from a lady, and honestly, Tangyu didn’t want to refuse, but he was truly busy these days.
“It seems harder to get you to dinner than to schedule a meeting with the mayor,” Liu Shiyi remarked.
“I’m really sorry, how about next week?
I’ll treat you then,” Tangyu proposed.
Liu Shiyi smiled, “It’s fine, I was just joking.
I know you’re busy.”
“Liu Shiyi, why lower yourself like that?
If someone is so unappreciative, why demean yourself?” a slightly disgruntled voice chimed in.
Upon hearing this voice, Tangyu’s eyebrows twitched; obviously, the comment was directed at him.
Turning around, he saw a figure standing in front of him.
About Liu Shiyi’s age, the man carried an air of arrogance, his gaze unabashedly critical of Tangyu, hinting at a troublesome character.
The man was handsome and dressed meticulously, clearly coming from a notable background.
Listening to the barbed criticism, Tangyu naturally realized this man must be one of Liu Shiyi’s suitors, upset by his recent refusal.
While Tangyu could understand the man’s perspective, understanding didn’t alleviate his irritation from the disparagement.
As a man, having the right to pursue a woman is one thing; fair competition is another.
Tangyu certainly wouldn’t object.
However, starting with jealousy and undermining others to elevate oneself definitely irked Tangyu.
Who did this man think he was?
“Who are you?
You’re not from our Medical College, or even from Donglin University.
Don’t you know the medical laboratory is a critical area of our college, not open to students from other departments?” the man directly challenged Tangyu.
Tangyu was even more annoyed.
What business of yours?
Even if you’re envious or resentful, there’s no need for such sarcasm.
Not having even that much magnanimity, you’re really petty.
Tangyu had never felt much for such people.
Every man has the right to pursue a woman, and if it were a fair competition, Tangyu would say nothing.
But to start with such jealousy and arrogance, that was not something Tangyu would tolerate.
Did he really think so highly of himself?