148: Classics are the foundation, and learning from a teacher is the key!
Chapter 148: Classics are the Foundation, Mentorship is the Key!
"Can this old man become your disciple and learn medicine from you, Sir?"
You Changming made his request with extreme solemnity.
Anyone who studies Traditional Chinese Medicine knows a crucial saying: "Classics are the foundation, mentorship is the key!"
Classics are easy to understand. With the development of information technology in society, as long as one puts in the effort or attends a decent Traditional Chinese Medicine college,
anyone can cite classics for Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge and the principles of prescriptions.
However, familiarity with classics doesn't even count as an introduction to the true application of Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge in clinical practice.
Mentorship, within this context, is the most important component of traditional Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is the inheritance and development of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and practice, and even the soul of Traditional Chinese Medicine... The master transmits his medical practice experience to his disciple, and the disciple continuously accumulates experience through practice and reflection, forming his own medical skills.
The master teaches theoretical knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine to his disciple by lecturing on classic works, explaining medical concepts, and other methods, helping the disciple establish a systematic knowledge system of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
It is no exaggeration to say that from ancient times to the present in China, without a continuous system of master-disciple mentorship, there would be no Traditional Chinese Medicine today.
And this is already a core inheritance etched into the bones of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Old Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors like You Changming, who are advanced in years, particularly value this point.
Putting himself in Lin Yi's shoes, if he didn't establish some kind of inherited connection with Lin Yi, the other party would have no obligation or necessity to answer his questions... "Young Friend Lin, please don't decline. Simply based on this prescription for treating the Pancreas, you are worthy of the title 'Sir'!"
Seeing that Lin Yi clearly had no intention of agreeing, You Changming quickly re-emphasized.
"And this old man will choose an auspicious day and invite colleagues from the industry to witness my apprenticeship ceremony."
A mere verbal title would not show his sincerity.
To solemnly confirm their master-disciple relationship, You Changming would definitely use the most solemn ceremony to give Lin Yi a proper explanation.
"The capable one is the teacher" is by no means just a catchphrase in the Traditional Chinese Medicine industry. You Changming had only been in contact with Lin Yi for a few minutes, but he was able to make such an important decision, which was by no means an impulse.
Having studied Traditional Chinese Medicine his entire life, he was very sure that with his own talent, he would never be able to create a nearly perfect prescription like Lin Yi's in his lifetime.
Moreover, looking at the other party's effortless attitude, such a precious prescription seemed to be something he could conjure up at will.
If You Changming were to miss such a monstrous talent, a prodigy born for Traditional Chinese Medicine, it would be his greatest regret in this life... "You... Old You is actually going to take Lin Yi as his master!"
Watching this unimaginable scene unfold dramatically before her eyes, Fang Xiaoran nearly dropped her jaw.
On one side was a grandmaster of the Traditional Chinese Medicine field, hailed as a National Medical Master, and on the other was a Surgeon who had only been working for a few days.
A senior luminary was actually going to take a junior as his master, and even cross the insurmountable chasm between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine.
Fang Xiaoran truly couldn't understand what kind of spell Lin Yi had cast on Old Mr. You.
Given Old You's supreme status in the Long Province Medical Community and his immense reputation for healing patients, even the directors of various Grade A Tertiary Hospitals would respectfully address him as "Sir."
"If Lin Yi becomes Old You's teacher, how will these bigwigs address Lin Yi?"
Fang Xiaoran was a bit confused by the intricate relationships.
But she could at least be sure that if Lin Yi became You Changming, Old Mr. You's teacher, it would definitely be monumental news that would shake the entire Long Province Medical Community.
Lin Yi's status in the medical field would also become an existence that all doctors looked up to...
Putting herself in his shoes, Fang Xiaoran's face was flushed at this moment, trembling with excitement.
Any young doctor would be unable to refuse such a great temptation, right?
It's true that saving lives is a doctor's duty, but that doesn't prevent doctors from pursuing higher status and fame...
"I'm really sorry, Old You, but the title 'Sir' is too much. If Old You thinks highly of me, please just call me Young Friend Lin."
Lin Yi suppressed the excitement in his heart and firmly rejected You Changming's proposal to take him as a master.
Becoming You Changming's teacher would be a tremendous opportunity for an ordinary doctor to achieve great success.
A normal doctor would work their entire life and basically never achieve the accomplishments of Old You; becoming Old You's teacher would be even more fantastical...
Lin Yi wasn't a fool; he knew how crucial this opportunity was.
It wasn't that he didn't want to, but rather that he couldn't!
Aside from the ready-made Traditional Chinese Medicine prescriptions and techniques provided by the system, his shallow understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine was inferior to even a Traditional Chinese Medicine college student.
If he rashly became You Changming's teacher, and exposed himself even slightly, both parties would be embarrassed.
It would be more appropriate to become You Changming's teacher after a year or so, when the system has fully upgraded and he possesses the corresponding Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques, thus shortening his path to success.
Now was not the best time...
"Is this guy out of his mind? How can he just give up such a good opportunity!"
"To reach the pinnacle of a doctor's career in his twenties, this is a luxury that countless doctors dream of but cannot achieve..."
The emperor wasn't worried, but the eunuch was. Fang Xiaoran looked at Lin Yi and almost couldn't help but speak up to remind him.
Lin Yi's refusal truly surprised her.
"Young Friend Lin is so persistent, it makes this old man seem reckless!"
You Changming's face fell as he said with immense disappointment.
He even felt a bit annoyed by the inheritance and factions he used to relish, as it was precisely because of these high walls that Traditional Chinese Medicine, compared to Western Medicine, couldn't be truly widely promoted...
"If this old man consults Young Friend Lin as a student, or asks Young Friend Lin to help diagnose illnesses that I'm unsure about, please lend a hand, considering we are colleagues at the same Hospital."
You Changming still didn't give up, preparing to achieve his goal in a different way.
As long as he worked hard, he believed that he would eventually move the other party and become Lin Yi's true disciple, provided he could establish a good consultation mechanism with Lin Yi.
Compared to Liu Bei's three visits to Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage, You Changming's efforts were nothing...
"Of course, no problem. As long as it's a lesion of the Pancreas or gallbladder, I'm quite confident!"
Lin Yi agreed without hesitation.
Given Old You's influence in the Central Hospital and even the entire Long Province Traditional Chinese Medicine field, this was equivalent to opening up another front for Lin Yi in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
How could he refuse an opportunity that would accelerate system upgrades and increase rewards...
"Dr. Fang, let's go back."
After receiving Lin Yi's promise, You Changming, in a much better mood, immediately prepared to leave.
Starting tomorrow, he would have plenty of time to consult Lin Yi; staying to bother him while he ate would be too inconsiderate.
"Coming right away, Old You."
Seeing Old You already at the main entrance, Fang Xiaoran gave Lin Qian a complicated glare and reluctantly followed behind You Changming...
"Brother, the female doctors at your Hospital are pretty, but they're a bit fierce."
"I think this Dr. Fang is also good. Why don't you try harder..."
"Can't eating shut you up?"
"Before your dilated cardiomyopathy is cured, I won't consider personal matters!"
After Fang Xiaoran and the other person left,
Lin Yi and his sister sat at the dining table, eating and chatting...
"Ring..."
"Lin Yi, you must come to the Emergency Department immediately."
"Director Ning suddenly started vomiting blood and experiencing rapid breathing after drinking the Traditional Chinese Medicine..."
Before he had even finished his meal, Lin Yi received an urgent call from Lu Chenxi...