The Young Urban Doctor
Chapter 1031 - Chapter 1031 Chapter 1031 Unleash the Map Cannon

Chapter 1031: Chapter 1031: Unleash the Map Cannon Chapter 1031: Chapter 1031: Unleash the Map Cannon Some things are better understood than articulated.

Thus, Luo Ziling and Wu Sanming did not speak of the unpleasant matters that were difficult to voice.

Luo Ziling talked about how he followed his grandfather’s rigorous training in acupuncture skill and delved into medical classics since he was young, but he left out the family feuds. He also told Wu Sanming about the times he’d used his medical expertise to save lives and alleviate illnesses for others during this period.

After listening, Wu Sanming chuckled and said, “Half a month ago, your grandfather suddenly visited and told me about you. He also mentioned you would be attending the traditional Chinese medicine annual conference. He praised your medical skills and your lofty aspirations, then he said you have a headstrong temperament and tend to act high-profile. I’ve seen that for myself today, indeed a bold and fearless man. Your performance today was certainly a spectacular scene at the opening ceremony of the conference! This year’s conference has become more exciting because of your participation, haha!”

“You flatter me, senior,” Luo Ziling replied, embarrassedly smiling, “I don’t like to accept belittlement or insult from others. Grandfather says I’m arrogant because of my talents; he’s always worried I’ll suffer for it. I really appreciate your help today, Elder Wu.”

“Enough of that now,” Wu Sanming waved his hand, “I dare not take lightly the task Mr. Luo has entrusted to me. Haha, by the way, how are you getting on with the lecture you’re giving this afternoon on short notice?”

“Last time, I was invited by Dean Wu of Yan University Medical School to attend a conference on cardiovascular and blood diseases and gave a lecture. Why not, I might as well talk about that, ‘The development and future of traditional medicine,'” said Luo Ziling, roughly outlining the content of his lecture.

“Haha, if you talk about that at the traditional Chinese medicine annual conference, you’re sure to stir up controversy. That’s definitely slapping the faces of some who believe they understand the development of traditional medicine well,” chuckled Wu Sanming, then he became serious, “If you want to do well in the field of traditional Chinese medicine and gain some reputation, you need to learn to be tactful. The same issue, spoken in a more gentle tone, is more easily accepted by everyone.”

Luo Ziling was surprised that Wu Sanming would say such things.

Seeing the astonishment on Luo Ziling’s face, Wu Sanming didn’t mind and continued, “Many people know what the problems are, but they don’t want to speak about them, as it offends people. Especially those in power, they just want to avoid trouble. The development of traditional medicine is not their primary concern.”

“I understand,” Luo Ziling nodded with a smile, “but there are some things I still want to say, even at the risk of offending others.”

Seeing a hint of surprise on Wu Sanming’s face, Luo Ziling chuckled and said, “Having already offended people with my actions this morning, speaking some more controversial words and doing something to surprise everyone is not too much. I think, as long as what I say is reasonable, many people will agree.”

Wu Sanming looked at Luo Ziling for a long while, and in the end, he just sighed and said no more.

Luo Ziling also proved with his performance in the afternoon that he was a man whose actions matched his words.

Around four o’clock in the afternoon, the host invited Luo Ziling onto the stage to give a lecture related to traditional medicine and the Taiyi Divine Needle.

Luo Ziling did not decline but readily agreed.

To prepare for his afternoon lecture, he had specially groomed himself at noon. His hair was combed more neatly, and he had changed into a stand-collar Sun Yat-sen suit, making him look classically handsome. Indeed, this made some middle-aged women swoon uncontrollably.

In the morning, Luo Ziling’s behavior might have seemed a bit arrogant, but it didn’t annoy everyone. Those women who hadn’t yet entered their twilight years and still had an abundance of passion were quite thrilled upon seeing Luo Ziling’s handsome appearance.

Moreover, Luo Ziling had a very strong personality, which could be said to universally appeal to women of all ages. So, in the afternoon when Luo Ziling appeared on stage, many women couldn’t help but exclaim and lift their phones to snap pictures, forming what nearly resembled a forest of raised hands.

“I had thought that when this greenhorn came up to lecture, everyone would jeer,” Luo Ziling walked onto the stage and naturally cracked a few jokes, “I didn’t expect so many people would actually sit and listen to me brag. I’m truly delighted.”

With that, Luo Ziling flashed a radiant smile.

Below, several women screamed like fangirls because Luo Ziling’s smile was too charming.

“Thank you all for your indulgence,” Luo Ziling continued, bowing deeply to everyone before standing up again and adding, “I hope you can keep indulging me. I think you can see me now as how you were when you were younger, back when you were all proud and impetuous.”

Some women couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Although many of the older men were not very satisfied with Luo Ziling’s performance, the number of people who appreciated him seemed to increase.

“Actually, the content of my lecture today is bound to offend many people, but I still want to say it,” Luo Ziling went on, pausing briefly before surveying the audience, “I think that traditional medicine today has hit a dead end; there’s no innovation. A major reason for this is that the people in this field are complacent. The people I’m talking about include everyone present.”

No sooner had Luo Ziling finished his speech than the room exploded as if a bomb had been thrown into it, causing a huge uproar.

Many stood up on the spot, berating Luo Ziling. Those who had initially had a positive impression of him abruptly changed sides or turned against him. Even some of the women who had been infatuated with him now voiced their grievances.

The faces of several administrators responsible for the event, sitting to the side, turned even uglier.

Luo Ziling wasn’t surprised by the reaction; after the commotion in the room subsided for a moment, he continued, “The reason I say this is that too many in traditional medicine haven’t focused on delving into medical research but are content to rest on the laurels of their predecessors’ findings, not caring whether their work had any flaws. Many still reference the “Huangdi Neijing” or “Treatise on Cold Pathogenic Diseases” and other medical texts that are a thousand or two thousand years old. I am puzzled. Are things from one or two thousand years ago not outdated? Should they still be considered as ultimate rules? Medicine evolves so rapidly; shouldn’t traditional medicine develop as well? Can theories from thousands of years ago still be applicable for a lifetime?”

The room fell silent, with some people not even reacting.

“Nowadays, our understanding of pathophysiology is growing broader and deeper, and many concepts and principles are changing accordingly. This holds true both for Chinese and Western medicine; hence, progressive changes are essential. Obsolete and outdated concepts should be discarded, and through constant research, we should develop new and more scientific theories and perspectives. Western medicine has done quite well in this respect, but regrettably, most traditional medicine practitioners still diagnose and treat according to ancient findings from hundreds or even thousands of years ago. They don’t think to innovate based on their predecessors’ research, to further develop and advance traditional medicine. The progression of Western medicine is evident to all, but what about the development of traditional medicine?”

Luo Ziling then stopped speaking, waiting for the reaction from the audience.