Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2043 The 12-Character True Technique
Old Liang, the forest ranger, kept his head down and drank his winter melon soup, seemingly uninterested in Bian Mu and Su Linwen's phone call.

No matter the time, deep-fried small yellow croaker is always Bian Mu's favorite. Seeing that Old Liang didn't seem inclined to say anything, Bian Mu chuckled and picked up a plump small yellow croaker, placing it in her bowl. With practiced skill, she used two pairs of chopsticks to remove all the main and secondary bones. She took a small bite, and mmm...delicious!

If he didn't have to go to the outpatient clinic tomorrow, he would have really liked to have a few cups of the "Qifeng" liquor he had on hand.

"You're craving a drink, aren't you! Hahaha... But among young people, your composure is truly rare. Do you practice eating fish like this all the time? Back in the day, Old Nie's skill level was about the same as yours, except... your technique seems more natural and nimble. New generation replaces old, iteration and replacement, it's easy to say, but just like that, no matter how outstanding you are in your life, *poof*... a generation of old is gone... Besides diligent practice, your technique of using chopsticks to stab seems to have a bit more to it than Old Nie's..." Old Liang slowly raised his head, smiling and sighing softly.

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu quickly fetched two new serving chopsticks from the side, carefully selected the fattest small yellow croaker, placed it in an empty, clean plate, and skillfully removed all the fish bones. He then stood up and respectfully presented it to Old Liang.

Old Liang used his chopsticks to cut the fish into three parts, picked up the fattest part in the middle and tasted it a few times. Hmm... it seemed to taste even more delicious. He then took a sip of white wine. Ah... wonderful!

The old man seemed to be enjoying it!
"The anatomy that Master Nie studied back then, on the surface, seemed three-dimensional, but that's not actually the case. Compared to what I've mastered now, that course was basically static teaching back then. Visually and mentally, the self-construction was actually closer to a two-dimensional plane, given the conditions at the time! In that era, studying anatomy relied entirely on personal comprehension. I estimate that Master Nie was probably one of the most outstanding among them. There were some things he could make up for in that era through 'mental filling,' so his related talent must have been quite amazing! I'm different. With the added benefits of advanced mathematics models, AI technology, and advanced three-dimensional composition theory... if all these aspects are combined... to exaggerate a bit, for Master Nie's generation of teachers, my mastery of anatomy might already be close to a magical level! So... catching such a small fish is naturally a piece of cake. Besides, I practice traditional martial arts at home every day. Master Nie's skills in this area are probably far inferior to mine!"

"I see... No wonder you paid that guy surnamed Duan such a generous salary. The return on investment is indeed quite high. So... you see these small fry as if they're in a three-dimensional or even multi-dimensional high-calculus coordinate system that would make an ordinary person's head spin?!"

"Indeed! Otherwise, I might create a new school of 'numerical medicine'! In my eyes, deep-fried yellow croaker and steamed yellow croaker are completely different things. The overall approach to deboning is completely different. Priority, sequence, inside and outside, emphasis... I've basically calculated everything beforehand. Anyway, there are no outsiders here. To say something youthful and arrogant, that Lu Yisi has already retired to the top position in the Lijin surgical field. I estimate that he doesn't have my steady hand, sharp eyes, calm mind, clear intention, penetrating skill, and divine skill!"

Upon hearing this, even with his extensive experience, Old Liang was secretly taken aback.

"Your 12-character mantra is the five hard criteria for a new level of surgical skill! Compared to that... isn't Lu Yisi 5 levels below you?! That's too exaggerated!" As he spoke, Old Liang put his chopsticks down on the stand and stared at Bian Mu for a moment.

"How could that be! Sometimes he dares to take on five surgeries a day. Since coming to the city, how many high-difficulty surgeries has this junior performed?! Clinical practice is like military campaigns; without experiencing tens of thousands of life-or-death trials, who dares to claim dominance? Who can truly claim dominance? This junior can't compare to him in clinical practice, but... even if he tries for another 20 years, he still can't catch up to this 12-word mantra. The reason is simple: Western and Chinese surgery are fundamentally different systems. Strictly speaking, there's no comparison between superior and inferior techniques. However, in actual practice, Dr. Lu doesn't have a background in traditional martial arts, completely..." He doesn't understand the methods of using internal energy, and besides, most of the major surgeries and cardiac surgeries he performs now use increasingly automated surgical robots. The more advanced AI technology becomes, the further he gets from the 12-character true formula! To put it arrogantly, if all the conditions are met to the 5% requirement, he can also perform the surgeries that he can perform; and if he can perform the surgeries that he, Dr. Lu, can't even lift a finger to help with most of them. So, a commander who can't actually go to the battlefield in real combat is still lacking in several ways!" Bian Mu poured out all his thoughts in one breath, and he couldn't have felt more relieved at that moment.

"You're quite something! Well... when the specialized hospital you open in the future is divided into departments, the proportion of traditional Chinese medicine surgeries will be quite high!"

"That's absolutely right! If nothing unexpected happens, this kind of specialized hospital we're opening will probably be the first of its kind in the country!"

"Hearing this makes this old man's blood boil! I knew you were hardworking, but I didn't expect you to make such rapid progress. You've got some shrewdness to you!" "Just good luck! Besides, without the help of you seniors, our little clinic would have had its sign taken down long ago."

"No need for such formalities among family. By the way, are you really planning to treat that female patient with psychotic disorders?!"

"Since we've already gone that far, we should at least make some contact! Otherwise... it just doesn't seem right from any angle..."

"Leaving aside medical ethics and conduct, and whether your medical skills have reached such a high level, let's not discuss that for now—maybe I'm too old! I must remind you, traditional Chinese medicine doctors are different from Western medicine doctors, especially street doctors like you who are responsible for their own profits and losses. Your personal reputation is extremely important, it can even be said to be your lifeline! No matter how many branches you open in the future, or how many you upgrade to a specialized hospital, it all depends on your personal reputation! If your reputation is good, repeat customers can support you for life! If your reputation is damaged, once you start going downhill, given how fierce the competition is on the street right now, you definitely won't survive a year!"

"I will always remember this and never forget it!"

"That's good! So... if you really want to take on the case, how confident are you?" Old Liang asked with concern.

"About 70%! No matter how complicated her condition is... compared to painter Fang, it's still slightly easier."

"Oh... be more specific... just how confident are you?! Don't you claim to be the founder of the 'Digital Medicine' school? Don't be so vague." Old Liang pressed.

"Around 71 or 72 percent!" Bian Mu replied calmly after a slight hesitation, not expecting Old Liang to ask such detailed questions.

"That means it didn't cross the 73.5% constant line!"

"I haven't seen the patient in person! This is the best I can do..." Bian Mu replied helplessly.

"Then let me ask you... compared to seniors like Nie Yixiong, what makes you stand out this time?!"

Upon hearing this, a confident look immediately appeared on Bian Mu's face, which completely baffled Old Liang, the forest ranger.