Merchant and doctor

Chapter 1819 Important Logical Nodes in Pharmacy
As a representative of the new generation of TCM practitioners, Bian Mu has always opposed "blindly adhering to the past." Only traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacology that conform to the most basic scientific spirit can enter his field of vision.

The medicine cauldron is a traditional Chinese medicine tool used in pharmaceutical preparation. It is said to have certain magical and special effects, such as testing for poison, removing sulfur, and verifying drug sensitivity. In the old days, pharmacists generally lacked laboratory awareness, and the various medicine cauldrons were actually a miniaturized example of a laboratory. In a sense, this also reflects the rigorous professional style of ancient pharmacists.

The Qiankun Bagua Furnace, which Laozi (the Supreme Lord Lao) often used in the novel Journey to the West, was actually a medicine cauldron, a medicine cauldron used by Taoist doctors.

Bian Mu was well-read, and in his view, the so-called preparation of various Chinese medicines using a medicine cauldron was actually greatly influenced by Taoist alchemy. Many of the secret medicine-making techniques passed down to later generations largely followed the principles and techniques of Taoist alchemy and adapted the furnaces and cauldrons used in it.

Bian Mu has never rejected the special function of the medicine cauldron. From time to time, he uses similar things himself, in wooden, bronze, iron and other sizes. He currently has several on hand.

However, as a new generation of pharmaceutical experts, Bian Mu was not superstitious about this thing. He only used this peculiar pharmaceutical tool after he had thoroughly verified it from various aspects such as medical chemistry, physics, mathematics, and drug sensitivity.

It is said that the medicine cauldrons used by each school of pharmaceutical science differ considerably, reflecting vastly different pharmaceutical philosophies and processes. If it's not too much trouble, it would be ideal to also learn from the more advanced pharmaceutical experience of the unique medicine cauldrons passed down in the Yu family.

however……

Huang Boxi said that even the descendants of the Yu family had not been able to fully understand the effects of the Yu family's precious medicine cauldron. He was so curious that he became obsessed with it.

"No way! It's been so many years, even if it's difficult and incomprehensible, shouldn't we have some clues by now?" Bian Mu said with a smile.

"It's amazing, isn't it! I was thinking... the Yu family's business is so good, and it's been passed down from generation to generation. There's an old saying, 'Wealth doesn't last three generations,' but the Yu family has been around for so many generations, and they're still thriving and making a fortune! Don't laugh at me, but our Huang family is just a little bit lacking. Sigh! Our children are all so useless... Look at me! Where have I gotten to? Let's talk about the Yu family... Not lacking money is only one aspect. Peaceful times inevitably produce mediocre people. As for intelligence, the Yu family's children and grandchildren are indeed not very bright. I've heard that in the decades since the market has become more active, it seems that none of the Yu family's children have been able to get into a decent university. Our children may be a little slow, but their diplomas are still solid, haha..." As he said this, his mouth became a little dry, and Huang Boxi picked up a small bowl and drank a few mouthfuls of wonton soup.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of digesting food with its original broth. Drinking some of the original broth at this time is beneficial for digestion and absorption.

"You mean... the descendants of the Yu family aren't very bright, their IQs have dropped, and they're unable to unravel the mystery themselves?" Bian Mu said with a smile.

With a smile and a slight nod, Huang Boxi picked up the soup bowl again and took a few more sips.

"I am just an ordinary person. When it comes to pulse diagnosis, I may have a slight advantage over the Yu family. But in terms of medicine, I can't compare to their family's knowledge. Only your divine judgment can make such a diagnosis!"

Stop flattering us! Get the stuff first!

"Why is it easier for me to succeed than others?" As soon as the words left her mouth, Bian Mu regretted it, feeling that she might have unintentionally fallen into Huang Boxi's trap. How come her words sounded a bit like those of unorthodox methods?

Face to face, even if Huang Boxi were to openly and honestly ask for such a thing, there would be no way to do so!

"Are you familiar with Pan Shaojie?" Huang Boxi asked with a smile.

Bian Mu gently shook his head, indicating that he had never heard of this name before.

“Bi Shaoxiong’s best buddy, they hang out together all the time, what a rich kid!”

"Should we talk to him through Bi Shaoxiong?" "Give it a try! If we're not meant to be, we'll just let it go. I had that thought many years ago, but Old Yu is very stubborn and wouldn't listen to it at all."

Well! Huang Boxi is subtly trying to negotiate with me!

What's Pan Shao's background?

"Didn't you save a CEO surnamed Pan? The one who's known as the richest man in Lijin City?"

"Oh! Him! My nephew?"

"Nephew! I have to say you're really something these days! You can find VIPs on every line who've been cured by your miraculous healing skills, hehe..."

"You're too kind, sir. It just so happens that Uncle Bi and his nephew are coming for a follow-up check-up tomorrow at noon. I'll find an opportunity to ask them about it."

"Hmm! Joking aside, this is no small matter, take it seriously! Aren't you known as the 'Grandmaster of Mathematical Medicine'? Mathematics emphasizes logical rigor, and traditional Chinese medicine, as it has developed to this day, isn't complete in every historical sequence! In the old days, it was all private learning! Who gave you the opportunity to openly discuss and debate together?! Right! No matter how avant-garde you are, no matter how well you can absorb the best contemporary pharmaceutical and mathematical research results, in the end, you still have to integrate with what your ancestors passed down! What if the Yu family possesses some secret techniques that we've never encountered before?! Right! Wouldn't that add another important link to the chain? You're not the only one with lofty ambitions in this world; in some aspects, I, too, had some lofty aspirations back in the day!"

"Look at what you're saying! In the field of pharmacy, you have always been a role model for us juniors! I'll sound out Mr. Bi tomorrow if he has any further instructions. If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

"It's nothing, just be careful on the road! The other day, some reckless young man was out racing at night, he was really reckless!"

"Really? I bet the police caught him a long time ago. I'll be careful. Goodbye!" With that, Bian Mu got up, said goodbye to Huang Boxi's wife, and went out to hail a taxi back to his residence.

……

The next day at noon, just before the end of the workday, the Bi family uncle and nephew arrived as promised.

Thanks to Bian Mu's careful care, Bi Dong has now fully adapted to the specially made body braces. Bian Mu has been diligently guiding him to reshape his body's center of gravity. Bi Dong is very smart and understands things very quickly. If all the test results are normal today, Bian Mu plans to arrange for Bi Dong to remove his personal smart braces and try walking around, while also collecting relevant data.

Bian Mu called Dr. Gong downstairs and asked her to accompany the Bi family and their entourage to the third floor for tea. He would arrive shortly. Dr. Gong and Luo Zhanqi would also take a medical record from Chairman Bi, and the relevant data would be entered into the "Digital Medicine" system for further analysis.

After all, they are important clients, so everyone needs to be careful in dealing with them.

……

Bi Dong cooperated very well, and the data collection went very smoothly, at least an hour ahead of schedule. Bian Mu realized that the smart protective gear would need to be worn for a while longer, so he told Bi Dong to be patient for a little longer.

Amidst laughter and conversation, Bian Mu saw Mr. Bi and his nephew off at the door. Watching Mr. Bi easily board his luxury car and drive away, Bian Mu felt quite comforted.

In any case, I have single-handedly pioneered a new path in medicine, and I may even achieve something in the future!