Urban Super Medical Saint

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"Actually, we have quite a few highly skilled doctors in our internal medicine department; perhaps I could recommend one to you." Seeing that Karl was a foreigner who spoke good Chinese and noticing Johnson coughing persistently, the staff member suggested warmly.

"Thank you, but I still hope to have Dr. He take a look. Could you help me make an appointment with him? If it's not possible now, then that's fine," Karl replied.

Karl and Johnson were from Reel Country, and the only aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine they acknowledged was acupuncture; they were basically skeptical about everything else. This time, they decided to try Traditional Chinese Medicine because they had just met Sister Liu who passionately recommended Dr. He to them, and also because Johnson's cough was very severe and could no longer be suppressed by even larger-than-normal doses of medication.

They were essentially grasping at straws, having little faith in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Under such circumstances, it was only Dr. He whom they harbored a bit of hope for; they would not consider any other Chinese doctors.

As they were international friends and had come specifically seeking Dr. He Duanrui by name, and the fact that they had spoken highly of him, the registration desk staff saw this as an honor for the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. So, after hesitating for a moment, she said, "In that case, you and your patient friend can wait here for a bit. I'll make a call to the internal medicine receptionist and ask her to inquire if Dr. He can arrange to see your friend."

"That would be wonderful, thank you so much for your help," Karl expressed his gratitude to the registration staff for their enthusiastic assistance, thanked them, and then went with Johnson to wait to the side.

The registration desk staff then made a call to the internal medicine receptionist.

The receptionist was quite surprised and taken aback upon hearing that an elderly European gentleman had specifically asked for Dr. He Duanrui. Even though she knew Dr. He was not on duty that day, she agreed to go and inquire about his willingness.

In room 406, the specialist outpatient clinic, the attending doctor for the day was Chief Physician Zhang Xiuwen.

However, in the specialist outpatient room, apart from Chief Physician Zhang Xiuwen, several other doctors were also sitting in, including He Duanrui, Jiang Yuquan, Zhao Zihan, Tang Yiyuan, and Ge Dongxu.

He Duanrui and the others just happened not to have outpatient or teaching duties that afternoon, so they could join and learn on the sidelines.

Zhu Dongyu was not present that day. After all, as a National Medical Master, he was very busy and couldn't be at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital every day.

After the receptionist saw a patient leave the room and had asked the patients waiting outside to wait for a moment, she pushed open the door of the outpatient room and went in.

Because it was prestigious for a European to seek medical care due to the excellent reputation, and the department head Tang Yiyuan was also present, the receptionist did not discuss the matter privately with Dr. He upon entering but announced it openly.

"Hehe, Dr. He, you've really made a name for yourself now; even foreigners are coming to our Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital specifically to see you," Tang Yiyuan first expressed surprise and then said with a chuckle.

In an era when Traditional Chinese Medicine was in decline, Tang Yiyuan, as the department head, felt quite honored to have a foreigner seeking out Dr. He Duanrui, and his mood was exceptionally good.

"Professor Tang, please don't tease me; compared to you and Professor Zhang, I'm not famous at all! I guess the foreigner must have heard about me from some hearsay. Teacher Ge, should I go out and meet him now?" He Duanrui's face turned a bit red as he spoke.

The words at the beginning were directed at Tang Yiyuan and the others, but the latter part, seeking permission, was addressed to Ge Dongxu.

Ge Dongxu's identity was not widely known outside the internal medicine department, but since people within the department moved about daily, it was certainly difficult to keep a secret. The receptionist, who was aware of Ge Dongxu's special status, did not show any sign of surprise when she heard He Duanrui asking for his guidance.

"You don't need to go out and see him specifically; just have the registration desk add a number for him under Dr. Zhang's name, and when the foreign patient arrives, you can be the main consultant," Ge Dongxu said.

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"It couldn't be better. My expertise in traditional Chinese medicine is still lacking, and honestly, I was a bit worried about embarrassing our field. With Teacher Ge present, we have nothing to worry about. This will also show the foreigners who don't acknowledge Chinese medicine the miraculous nature of our practice," He Duanrui said, his eyes lighting up at the news.

"Dr. He, you're being too modest. These foreigners have come specifically because of your reputation," Ge Dongxu replied with a smile.

"Teacher Ge, such compliments really make me blush," He Duanrui said with a wry smile.

Everyone chuckled upon hearing this, while the reception nurse had already discreetly gone out to inform the registration desk.

As the level of medical skills in the Department of Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine continued to improve, the number of patients visiting the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Jiangnan Province had noticeably increased these days.

After Johnson had taken his number, he waited quite a while before it was finally his turn.

When Johnson and Karl entered, they were momentarily taken aback to see so many doctors seated in the consultation room.

Ge Dongxu was also slightly taken aback when he saw Johnson and Karl come in, a look of surprise crossing his face.

He hadn't expected to encounter the kind-hearted foreign doctor he'd heard about from the tourists at Mingyue Lake that noon.

"I am Johnson from Reel Country. May I ask which one of you is Dr. He Duanrui? *cough cough cough*!" Johnson said after a moment of hesitation.

"Hello, Mr. Johnson. I am Dr. He Duanrui. You have a severe cough. Please take a seat, and I'll have a look at you," He Duanrui said as he got up, while Professor Zhang Xiuwen also stood up, ready to give up his seat for He Duanrui.

"So you are Dr. He, that's wonderful. Do you think you could use acupuncture to temporarily suppress Mr. Johnson's cough?" Karl stepped forward to ask to help as Johnson continued to cough.

He Duanrui was taken aback upon hearing this.

Having been a doctor for many years, it was the first time he heard a patient suggest a treatment method before even being diagnosed.

"Dr. He, let me take care of this patient," Ge Dongxu said as he got up and walked over to the seat originally occupied by Professor Zhang Xiuwen and sat down while He Duanrui was still in a daze.

"You..." Karl was stunned to see a young man who looked like an intern suddenly stand up and offer to treat Johnson. Not to mention Karl, even Johnson seemed to forget to cough, overwhelmed by the surprise.

"You have lung cancer. In our traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis, it is called 'labor cough,' 'hoarseness,' 'inability to project voice' or 'shortness of breath.' This signifies the decline of the lung organ, and it is a sure sign of death!" Ge Dongxu said with a grave face.

"How do you know I have lung cancer?" Johnson was so shocked by the statement that he completely forgot to cough, looking incredulously at Ge Dongxu.

"Since you've come to see our Chinese doctors, you must have surely heard that Chinese medicine relies on the four diagnostic methods: inspection, auscultation and olfaction, inquiry, and palpation. When you came in, I observed your spirit and the color and luster of your facial features, listened to the changes in your voice, and smelled the breath you released when you coughed. In the words of Chinese medicine, 'to know through observation' means to see the five colors to understand the illness; 'to know through listening' means to hear the five sounds to distinguish the illness," Ge Dongxu explained.