Courtyard House: Starting by inheriting the tradition and suppressing the barbarians.

Before we knew it, it was 1987.

That summer, Beijing was exceptionally hot.

But this heat doesn't just come from the weather.

Furthermore, it stems from the ever-growing "craze for going abroad" within the ivory tower!

The campus of Peking University School of Medicine.

Whether it's the cafeteria, the library, or the shore of Weiming Lake.

Everywhere you can see students holding "New Concept English" books and memorizing TOEFL vocabulary.

"Being good at math, physics, and chemistry is not as good as having a good dad!"

"Having a good dad is not as good as washing dishes in America."

This kind of rhyme quietly circulated on campus.

Although somewhat extreme, it truly reflects the mentality of young people in that era.

In many people's eyes, as long as they can get that plane ticket to the other side of the ocean!

That's equivalent to getting a ticket to heaven.

Even washing dishes abroad is better than doing it in the country.

......

now.

Girls' dormitory building, room 302.

Li Xiaoyu was sitting at her desk, quietly flipping through a thick book called "Huangdi Neijing" (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic).

There was also an English version of The Lancet magazine next to her.

As Li Xuan's younger sister, Li Xiaoyu inherited the Li family's excellent genes.

With fair skin, delicate features, and long, black hair casually tied into a ponytail, she exudes both scholarly air and lively spirit.

As a top student at Peking University Health Science Center, she consistently ranked first in her class every year.

She is the "cool and aloof goddess" in the hearts of countless boys!

"Oh my! Xiaoyu! You actually have the mind to read a book?"

My roommate Zhang Qian threw a well-worn English dictionary on the bed.

Then, looking at Li Xiaoyu with a disappointed expression, he said, "What time is it?"

"The TOEFL exam is in two months!"

"You didn't register your name, you didn't buy any materials, what were you thinking?"

"Yes, Xiaoyu,"

Another roommate, who was packing her luggage, also advised, "The student in the next class isn't as good as you."

"I've already received an offer from Ohio State University, with a full scholarship!"

"You're the top student in our department; it would be such a waste if you didn't go out and get a job!"

"At the very least, going abroad to get some experience would be a good option."

In this day and age, being able to study abroad is like "gilding your resume," and returning as a "returnee" greatly increases your net worth!

Li Xiaoyu put down the book in her hand, raised her head, and her eyes were clear and calm.

"I don't plan to go abroad."

"What? You're not going abroad???"

Zhang Qian was so shocked her jaw almost dropped. "Xiaoyu, are you crazy?"

Do you know how many people are desperate to get out of here right now?

"With your grades, you could even get into Harvard Medical School!"

"What are you doing staying in the country?"

"Do you really want to spend your whole life holed up in that clinic that smells like disinfectant?"

"You know how bad the medical conditions are in China; they can't compare to those abroad!"

"Xiaoyu, listen to my advice, while you're still young, go out and see the world."

"Even if it's just so I can find a job when I come back!"

Li Xiaoyu was not angry despite her roommates' barrage of criticism.

She stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the lush old locust tree outside.

"I don't blame you for thinking that the grass is always greener on the other side."

Li Xiaoyu's voice was soft, yet it conveyed a sense of determination.

"But in my eyes, the best medicine is not in America, nor in Europe."

She turned around and looked intently at her roommates.

Do you know why I wanted to study medicine?

"It's all because of my brother!"

When the words "my brother" were mentioned, Li Xiaoyu's eyes instantly lit up.

That's worship, that's pride, and even more so, that's faith!

"My brother, Li Xuan, is in Beijing, at Hongxing Hospital."

"Even the presidents of well-known American hospitals travel great distances to consult him, and even foreign princes line up to be treated by him."

"He turned down a million-dollar annual salary just to preserve the roots of traditional Chinese medicine."

Li Xiaoyu straightened her back and said, word by word:

"The best teacher in the world is right beside me, in my own home."

"Why should I go to such lengths to learn medicine from foreigners who don't even understand meridians?"

"I want to stay and pursue my PhD with my brother."

"I want to combine traditional Chinese medicine with modern medicine and take a path that no one has ever taken before."

The dormitory fell silent instantly.

Zhang Qian opened her mouth, but couldn't say a word.

Only then did they realize that behind their unassuming roommate stood Li Xuan, the "national hero" who had shaken the world's medical community!

Yes.

Why worship foreign gods when you have your own family gods?

Li Xuan is a legendary figure in China's medical community.

How could they possibly compare?

"good..."

"Xiaoyu...you won!"

Zhang Qian sighed, her eyes full of envy, "Only you have the confidence to do this."

"But we still have to go abroad, for our future! For our prospects!"

......

Several days later.

Weekend, Li residence.

Today, after expansion and renovation, the Li Mansion has become a large, secluded courtyard house covering several acres, with pavilions and towers scattered in a well-organized manner.

The museum in the east courtyard displays countless national treasures.

In the garden of the west courtyard, the water flows gently, and birds sing and flowers bloom.

Li Xuan was sitting in a grand chair under the grape trellis, holding a purple clay teapot in his hand.

Watching her daughter, Li Yue, practice swordsmanship in the yard.

The reason I practiced swordsmanship was because a famous director specifically invited Li Yue to make a movie.

And it's an action movie.

Li Xuan thought the martial arts instructors' moves were too childish.

So he personally taught his daughter a set of sword techniques!

As the only cultivator in this world!

Li Xuanke did not want to follow the path of being detached from worldly desires and emotions.

All he wanted was to stay with his family and ensure they could live a worry-free life!

"elder brother!"

Just then, Li Xiaoyu came skipping in, carrying her schoolbag.

As soon as she entered the door, she hugged Li Xuan's arm and acted coquettishly.

"She's such a big girl, yet she acts like a child."

Li Xuan affectionately scratched his sister's nose.

"I heard there's been a lot of talk about going abroad at school lately? Has anyone tried to persuade you to stay?"

"Yes, there are plenty of people who have tried to persuade me."

Li Xiaoyu sat down on the stone bench, picked up a crystal grape from the table, and popped it into her mouth.

"But I retorted to them all."

"I said, my brother is Li Xuan, I don't care about Harvard."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Li Xuan laughed heartily, "Good! That's spirited! You truly deserve to be a member of the Li family!"

He pulled a thread-bound book from his pocket.

That was his recently compiled "Clinical Manuscript of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine - First Draft," which he had just put together by combining systematic knowledge and clinical experience.

"Since you've decided to stay, don't just sit around doing nothing."

Li Xuan handed the book to Xiaoyu, his expression becoming serious.

"This is the 'doctoral entrance ceremony' that your brother prepared for you."

"If you understand it, your medical skills will be able to avoid at least ten years of detours."

Li Xiaoyu took the manuscript, still fragrant with ink, as if it were a priceless treasure.

"Brother, don't worry! I'll definitely study hard!"

"I'm going to become a miracle doctor someday, to support you!"

Looking at his younger sister's vibrant face, Li Xuan felt a surge of joy.

In this restless age, being able to stay true to oneself and not follow the crowd is more precious than any academic qualification.

"Okay, I'll be waiting for that day."

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