Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2222 Take the meaning and forget the form
Regardless of his actual medical skills, this Director Lu in front of me seems to be a refined and cultured person, so how did he suddenly become so rude?!

For a moment, Bian Mu was naturally somewhat taken aback.

"Don't misunderstand! Lu Shiyuan is coming! He's about four o'clock behind you..." The curator Lu kindly reminded him in a low voice.

Hey! It's just Lu Shiyuan! Why are we all acting like we're doing something wrong?! Is it really that big of a deal?!

Considering Director Lu's feelings, Bian Mu rolled her eyes, slightly pursed her lips, smiled knowingly, and said nothing more.

"Brother Ruijie! Long time no see!" From afar, Lu Shiyuan greeted Dean Lu warmly.

Bian Mu had his back to Lu Shiyuan, and the corner of the screen was also blocking his view, so he just pretended not to hear. The lamb chops were really authentic. With two pairs of chopsticks in his hands, Bian Mu used an unexpected and special method to dismantle all the lamb into his own bowl. Seeing this, the curator Lu couldn't help but show a somewhat incredulous expression.

"No wonder everyone says he has a very deep background. With this kind of skill, any surgeon would need at least ten or eight years of medical experience to compare with him. This guy is indeed quite extraordinary. Even while eating, he doesn't forget to study Chinese techniques and hand strength..." While the curator was being polite and friendly with Lu Shiyuan, he kept staring at Bian Mu's amazing hand movements and muttering to himself.

Lu Shiyuan's eyebrows were bare, and he immediately realized that the guest sitting opposite Lu Ruijie must be extraordinary.

quickened his pace and stepped forward to investigate.

"Hey! Isn't this Master Bian? Long time no see, you look even more healthy and vigorous!" In a casual, insincere manner, Lu Shiyuan deliberately reminisced about their old friendship with Bian Mu.

"Oh! Director Lu! It's been a long time! I heard you went south to revitalize the local medical field. Are you back on business?" Bian Mu deliberately didn't get up to offer any insincere greetings, and didn't even put down his chopsticks.

In Bian Mu's opinion, compared to Kuang Yiheng, Lu Shiyuan was more of a villain. There was no need to pretend in front of him; enough was enough.

"Look at what you're saying, it's just a change of scenery to change my mood! Please enjoy your meal, I'll take my leave now!" After exchanging a few polite words with Lu Ruijie, Lu Shiyuan went straight out the door and walked away.

"I heard that my business philosophy didn't quite align with that of several hospitals in the south, so I resigned! Looks like... I'm just going back to an old haunt and will have to find another way!" Lu Ruijie said with a smile.

"Really? Director Lu is quite capable in business management..." Bian Mu was implying that Lu Shiyuan was just a "medical businessman" and not actually outstanding in business.

Lu Ruijie smiled and lowered his head, but didn't respond.

"I can understand the concept of a medicine cauldron being dominated by metal, but what about a medicine cauldron dominated by water... how exactly does that work?!" Returning to the previous topic, Lu Ruijie smiled and asked a couple of questions. "The highest good is like water; take its essence, forget its form! It's the meaning of water transforming and changing! If you deliberately seek its form, there are tangible examples. For instance, in a solid-liquid coexistence environment at zero-degree critical temperature, using ice as a cauldron, the cooling process extracts the cold properties of certain medicinal herbs, but the ultimate goal is to draw out the yang energy. I've tried this many times under laboratory conditions, and the effect is indeed irreplaceable. Also, are you familiar with desktop computer installation... I mean, the DIY kind?"

"My son likes to tinker with that stuff, but I haven't really had much experience with it myself. How so?"

"CPU cooling is generally achieved through two methods: air cooling and water cooling. The specific working process of water cooling radiators is similar to some aspects of traditional Chinese medicine preparation. The special coolant added inside is actually based on the concept of a water cauldron. Doesn't that sound quite vivid?" Bian Mu casually gave an analogy, as if lecturing to elementary school students.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ruijie suddenly realized what was going on.

"It really is... That thing is sparkly and exquisitely made. The young man even added all sorts of colorful lights to it. In terms of its appearance, it truly deserves to be called a water cauldron! I've learned so much! Before, many basic medical principles I read in old books had puzzled me for so many years, but after your explanation today, Master, I've had an epiphany! It's absolutely an epiphany! The water cauldron is used for its coldness, but when applied to the patient, it follows a completely opposite meridian path, ultimately aiming to slowly generate the patient's internal Yang energy. The ancients were not deceiving me! The ancients were not deceiving me! Now I truly believe that the Five Elements Medicine Cauldron theory definitely has its rationale! I've learned so much!"

"You're too kind! The same principle applies to high-temperature circulating water systems. Isn't cinnabar slightly toxic? The water-flying method is actually the 'water cauldron' pharmaceutical concept passed down orally in Taoist medicine," Bian Mu explained with a smile.

“I see… This is so enlightening! It seems that traditional Chinese medicine is very profound! We were indeed too superficial before!” Lu Ruijie suddenly appeared particularly humble.

"Not at all! There have been fewer introductions in the past two years. Western learning has become more popular, and it can be used directly. Who would want to put in that kind of painstaking effort? One wrong move and you'll gain nothing for life! Most people really wouldn't dare to take such a risk!" Bian Mu couldn't help but sigh as he said this.

"I've learned a lot! So... the concept of a fire cauldron is similar to this?"

"The underlying logic remains the same: grasp the essence, forget the form! In this respect, the ancients were truly remarkable! Speaking of which, Huoding, you might want to think about it: have you ever visited the most modernized Western medicine production workshops?"

"Oh! That's been quite a few years. I haven't been there much in the last five or six years. What's wrong?"

"Think about it, those high-end production workshops set up by pharmaceutical companies, from a distance, don't they look like one medicine cauldron after another?! Especially those first-tier pharmaceutical companies with extremely strict management!"

"Oh my! It really is... So that's how it is... I understand now. Fire is electricity; fire is the bright yang and the substantial yin. I'm greatly inspired! No wonder I've wasted so many years. Compared to you, I've indeed squandered a lot of time! I've already guessed the basic principles of wooden and earthen cauldrons pretty well, so I won't trouble you to explain further. Thank you sincerely! I've learned a lot of medical knowledge from you. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Lu Ruijie quickly explained.

"You're too kind! The Five Elements Medicine Cauldron theory is just an old saying. In practice, many of the techniques are actually new and innovative. It combines Chinese and Western elements, and reinterprets old knowledge. Objectively speaking, it's all-encompassing and not just empty talk." Bian Mu had no intention of having a deeper conversation with Director Lu. In any case, this person in front of him had a special background, so it was better to keep some things to himself.

Competition often determines the life or death of both sides. Who has a grudge against whom?! It's just a helpless situation.

Too many words lead to mistakes!
Bian Mu silently admonished himself, without uttering a word about the wonders of the medicine cauldron.