Chapter 25: Treating Xiao Xiao (Seeking Bookmarks)

  For the next two days, Tang Zheng's life was very calm. Every day, except for going to the hospital in the morning to give Xiao Xiao a shot, he spent all his time at home reading books. The more he understood traditional Chinese medicine, the greater his shock became.

  Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the balance of yin and yang, and the theory of the five elements. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the human body also corresponds to the five elements, with the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys corresponding to the theory of zangxiang. In traditional Chinese medical thought, the human body is born from the nourishment of yin and yang qi, relying on the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth to be born, with mutual generation and restraint. Additionally, following the five elements, there are the heavenly stems and earthly branches.

  It sounds like it's quite abstruse. However, combined with the most orthodox and ancient heritage in Tang Zheng's mind, he can be said to have a deep understanding of these things.

  This is also the fundamental reason why traditional Chinese medicine cannot develop. The so-called five elements, the so-called qi, in modern times, in science, are completely invisible and intangible things. This is a fundamental difference with Western medicine.

  In Western medicine, bacteria, cells and viruses are all tangible things that can be seen. Therefore, in modern times, there have been many comments suggesting that traditional Chinese medicine is unscientific and unfounded.

  Before that, Tang Zheng also had such a view on traditional Chinese medicine. However, after receiving the inheritance and cultivating the Yin-Yang Heart Sutra, his understanding of traditional Chinese medicine was combined with the feeling of the two Qi of Yin and Yang in his own body. Tang Zheng's understanding is absolutely unique.

  These past few days, the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine theory has basically been fully digested by Tang Zheng. It can be said that at this moment, Tang Zheng's inheritance of Qi Bo's legacy has truly just begun.

  Suddenly, the phone on the sofa rang, Nokia's most classic ringtone, and the screen displayed three words: Song Auntie.

  Tang Zheng didn't dare to slack off, from a doctor's perspective, Xiao Xiao's condition required him to go all out. As soon as the phone was connected, Tang Zheng asked: "Auntie Song, what's wrong with Xiao Xiao?"

  Over the phone, Song Wenli's delighted voice came through: "No, Xiao Xiao is very good, just like a healthy person these past two days. Little Tang, I'm telling you, all the medicinal herbs you need are already prepared. You see, when can we start treating Xiao Xiao officially?"

  For Song Wenli's feelings, Tang Zheng is very understanding. No matter what kind of person, whether rich or poor. The love for one's children is always sincere. Song Wenli and her husband naturally hope that their daughter Xiao Xiao can recover as soon as possible.

  Just in time, within three days, Vice Mayor Xiao had prepared all the necessary medicinal materials. Tang Zheng wasn't sure what the price of these medicinal materials was, but he knew that just needing ten years' worth was already a big deal. The two words "wild" and "genuine" were particularly valuable in this era, and even with Vice Mayor Xiao's status, it had probably taken considerable effort to obtain them.

  "Has the medicine arrived? That's good, I'll be right there. The fresher the medicine, the more it will help Xiao Xiao." Tang Zheng immediately stood up.

  As a doctor, medical ethics are still necessary. Tang Zheng is also someone who knows how to repay kindness. Although he saved Xiao Xiao, for Vice Mayor Xiao's family, it counts as a favor. However, similarly, if he can solve the problem of his internship and even become an official employee of Zhonghai Yiyuan Hospital, isn't that also a debt of gratitude to others?

  Coming out of Yu Jinglan Bay, Zhonghai No. 1 Hospital is just across from Yu Jinglan Bay. When I arrived at the ward, both Deputy Mayor Xiao and his wife were already waiting here. Next to Deputy Mayor Xiao stood a middle-aged man about fifty-five years old.

  Seeing Tang Zheng coming in, Deputy Mayor Xiao also smiled and said: "Xiao Tang has arrived. Let me introduce you, this is my elder brother, Xiao Xiao's uncle."

  "Hello, Mr. Xiao." Tang Zheng sized up this middle-aged man, who was about 1.78 meters tall and slightly overweight. His entire being exuded an air of superiority. With Tang Zheng's keen senses at the moment, he could feel that this person's official aura was even stronger than that of Deputy Mayor Xiao. Probably, his position was also higher.

  The man looked at Tang Zhong, and was not surprised by Tang Zhong's age. He had already learned about Tang Zhong's situation from Vice Mayor Xiao. However, there was still a hint of doubt in his eyes. Then he smiled and said: "Dr. Tang, we only have one daughter, Xiao Xiao, so I'll entrust her to you."

  At this time, Xiao Deputy Mayor also walked over and opened a safe on the table. Inside the silver-white outer casing of the safe was the medicine that Tang Zheng needed this time.

  On one side, a transparent glass box contains an old ginseng, which is at least twenty years old based on the length and shape of its beard. On the other side, there is fresh wild Tianma, which is at least fifteen years old judging from its size.

  Next to these two medicinal materials is a nearly thirty-centimeter-long earthworm, its outer skin has already turned purple. The earthworm is the "dilong". Obviously, this is not the common dilong, but the land-dwelling dilong, generally the length of the land-dwelling dilong is between 5 to 10 centimeters, thirty centimeters is also very hard to find.

  The last two are scorpions. They are still alive. Judging from the appearance of the scorpion, Yimeng is the best place to produce whole scorpions.

  After carefully examining the medicinal materials, Tang Zheng was also very satisfied. Compared to his own requirements, these four types of medicinal materials were obviously much more effective. This made him even more confident in his treatment.

  "Xiao Tang, can these medicinal materials be used? If they won't work, I'll go find some more." At this moment, Deputy Mayor Xiao also became somewhat anxious.

  According to Deputy Mayor Xiao's insight, Tang Zheng is absolutely a unique and extraordinary person. Sometimes, the required medicinal materials are not necessarily the better they are. In this unique person's technique, perhaps it just requires this particular year's batch.

  Tang Zheng also understood Vice Mayor Xiao's nervous meaning, and smiled: "Very good, better than I imagined, in that case, Xiao Xiao's illness will be even less of a problem."

  Next to him, Deputy Mayor Xiao's elder brother also spoke up: "Zhen Shan, don't worry, a lucky person will have a good fate. Xiao Xiao is not a short-lived person. I believe she will definitely recover."

  Cover the safe, but Tang Zheng smiled and said: "Mr. Xiao, Deputy Mayor Xiao, Auntie Song, it's not suitable to delay, I think we should go in and treat Xiao Xiao first."

  After finishing speaking, Tang Zheng carried things into the ward. Behind Tang Zheng, Vice Mayor Xiao and his family also followed in.

  That's why they're all on the sidelines, Tang Zheng also has his considerations. From Xiao Zhen Shan's expression, it's clear that he doesn't quite trust himself. Since that's the case, then let them watch from the sidelines. His technique comes from the legacy of Qi Bo, and also needs to be combined with the Heart Sutra of Yin and Yang, which is not something ordinary people can learn.

  "Xiao Xiao, how are you feeling today?" Tang Zheng said with a smile as he walked into the hospital room.

  These two days of contact, Xiao Xiao was very polite to Tang Zheng, the lifesaver. Originally, Xiao Xiao, who was half-reclining on the hospital bed playing with a tablet computer, put down the computer and sat up straight, laughing: "Brother Tang Zheng, I'm so bored! When can you completely cure me? I want to go back to school."

  Song Wenli smiled and said, "Nang Nang, the medicine Tang Zheng needs is ready, treatment will start soon, and you'll be able to go back to school quickly."

  Tang Zheng also smiled and said, "Xiao Xiao, you'll be fine soon, just wait a bit. After the treatment is done, you'll recover and can leave the hospital. However, from now on, don't go to any dangerous places alone."

  As Tang Zheng opened the safe and took out four doses of medicine, Xiao Xiao, who had been calm until then, suddenly let out a sharp cry: "Ah, this is so disgusting! I don't want to drink it!"

  As soon as he heard this, Xiao Zhen Shan's face sank: "Xiao Xiao, why are you so disobedient? Don't you want to recover? Why do you feel nauseous, these are all Chinese medicine. Don't think about it, it will be fine in a moment."

  Tang Zheng smiled and said, "Xiao Xiao, are you scared? Don't worry, this geoduck and abalone aren't for you to eat. The only thing you can eat is this old mountain ginseng, it's just a bit bitter."

  As he spoke, Tang Zheng took out a section of about three centimeters from the old ginseng, and then used a medicinal knife in his acupuncture box to cut the ginseng into three pieces, each piece about one centimeter thick.

  He took a piece and let Xiao Xiao hold it in her mouth. Then, Tang Zheng took out the fresh Tianma and at the same time took out the long needle of Jiuyang wood. With his left hand grasping the Tianma, he operated the Yin-Yang Heart Sutra. The true energy flowed through his hands, and as the Tianma was slowly squeezed, three drops of golden liquid seeped out from one end of the Tianma through the true energy and dripped onto the wooden needle.

  Then, the needle was inserted, this is the first step, using the essence of Tianma to nourish and nurture the brain, moisturizing Xiao Xiao's physical body and soul. After that, let Xiao Xiao swallow the mountain ginseng, then take another pill.

  Immediately afterwards, the earthworm was taken out and with the same technique, the most refined part was extracted, dripped onto the wooden needle, then the scorpion's venom was forced out and mixed with the earthworm's essence.

  In traditional Chinese medicine, scorpion venom has a strong inhibitory effect on the nervous system. However, when combined with the essence of earthworms, it becomes a nemesis for lingering spirits.

  As the needle went deeper, the wooden needle pierced into Xiao Xiao's brain. At this moment, one could clearly feel a mixed energy, like a cruise missile, directly targeting the residual soul. In an instant, after Xiao Xiao let out a cry of "ah", Tang Zheng quickly pulled out the long needle.

  Put the wooden needle back in the acupuncture box. Then let Xiao Xiao eat another piece of ginseng. Tang Zheng smiled and said, "Xiao Xiao, did you feel a sharp pain in your head just now? Don't worry, the thing that made you faint has completely disappeared. Congratulations, you've fully recovered."

  Originally, Vice Mayor Xiao and others were sweating at the moment when Xiao Xiao shouted, but now they see Tang Zheng so determined, and they also put their hearts down. With Tang Zheng's mysteriousness, Xiao Zhen Shan believes that Tang Zheng would never dare to deceive himself.

  Xiao Tang, thank you very much. At noon, our whole family will invite you to dinner to show our sincerity.

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