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

Spring came exceptionally late in 1962.

Just when everyone thought they had survived the toughest winter and things would get a little easier.

A sudden cold snap in early spring triggered a severe flu outbreak.

At first, only a few people in a few communes on the outskirts of Beijing had fevers and coughs.

Within a few days, this "strange disease" quickly spread to the urban area.

Persistent high fever, difficulty breathing, general weakness...

The outpatient departments of major hospitals were instantly overwhelmed.

Whether it's Western medicine or ordinary Chinese herbal decoctions, the effects are minimal.

For a time, people panic.

Some even spread rumors that this was the arrival of a "plague god to collect people."

Conference room at Hongxing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.

Dean Chen Jishi looked worried as he stared at the ever-growing list of critically ill patients in his hand and took a deep drag on his cigarette.

"Comrades, the situation is dire!"

"The higher-ups have given a strict order: we must control the epidemic as soon as possible and reduce the mortality rate!"

"Western medicine is facing a shortage of antibiotics, so now we're relying entirely on traditional Chinese medicine!"

The veteran traditional Chinese medicine doctors present looked at each other, shaking their heads and sighing.

"Dean, this disease came on suddenly and violently. The evil qi entered the body and damaged the lungs and internal organs."

"Regular Yinqiao powder simply can't suppress it."

"Yes, and there are too many patients, so we can't keep up with the demand for medicine..."

"Let me go."

Amidst the gloom and despair, a clear voice rang out from the corner of the conference room.

Everyone turned around and saw Li Xuan, wearing a white coat, standing up calmly.

Although he was young, no one present dared to underestimate him.

This is the person who cured Old Chen, who is not only an "expert director" but also a top student from Peking Union Medical College Hospital!

"Xiao Xuan? Are you confident?" Dean Chen's eyes lit up.

"Seventy percent."

Li Xuan feigned modesty, but in reality, he was completely sincere!

"I have studied several cases, and this is not just the flu, but a disease."

"I have an ancestral recipe for 'Plague-Avoiding Decoction,' which, when combined with the 'Thirteen Ghost Needles' heat-clearing technique, should be effective."

"Alright! You'll lead the team, form an anti-epidemic task force, and be fully responsible for the intensive care unit!"

Dean Chen made the decision on the spot.

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Intensive care isolation ward.

The place was filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant and the groans of patients.

Without wasting any words, Li Xuan immediately ordered several large pots to be set up.

He threw in the "specially made medicinal herbs" that he had already taken out of his spatial storage.

The so-called specially made medicinal herbs are actually herbs irrigated with spiritual spring water, and their medicinal effects are dozens of times greater than those of herbs from the outside world!

"Boil it over a high flame! One bowl for each patient, drink it while it's hot!"

He then went into the most critical ward.

Inside lay a little boy with a high fever and convulsions, his eyes already rolled back, while his family members cried uncontrollably beside him.

Li Xuan took out the silver needles, his eyes flashing like lightning.

"The Thirteen Needles of Ghosts—Ghost Palace! Ghost Faith! Ghost Fortress!"

The silver needles, imbued with pure Yang energy, were precisely inserted into the acupoints.

"vent!"

With a low shout from Li Xuan, the needle's tail trembled, and a layer of black sweat instantly appeared on the little boy's body.

Her body temperature, which had been burning hot, dropped at a visible rate, and her breathing became steady.

"Amazing! The fever's gone down!" the nurse exclaimed in surprise.

"Next!"

Li Xuan didn't stop, like a tireless machine, shuttling between the wards.

Acupuncture, medication, pulse diagnosis...

He drank those bowls of "plague-avoiding soup" that exuded a unique fragrance.

In less than half a day, the patients who were originally on the verge of death all recovered, and those with mild symptoms were even able to get out of bed on the same day!

Just three days.

The critical care mortality rate at Hongxing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital has dropped to zero!

The cure rate reached 100%!

This miraculous achievement immediately alarmed the Ministry of Health and even higher levels of government!

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Two weeks later, the epidemic subsided.

The People's Daily published a lengthy feature article on its front page—

"Heroes Emerge from Among the Young! A Profile of Li Xuan, a Young Miracle Doctor on the Front Lines of the Fight Against the Epidemic"

The newspaper featured a large photo of Li Xuan wearing a white coat and administering acupuncture to a patient.

Although the photo is in black and white.

But it couldn't hide the boy's handsome and imposing demeanor, and his focused and resolute gaze.

The article highly praised his spirit of "exquisite medical skills and boundless love"!

He was awarded the honorary title of "National Young Medical Expert"!

This is a national honor!

No. 95, Nanluoguxiang.

It was evening.

Yan Bugui, holding a newspaper, ran into the Intermediate People's Court. His hands were trembling.

"Breaking news! Big news!"

"Li Xuan...Li Xuan is in the newspaper! And it's on the front page!"

The neighbors who were relaxing in the courtyard suddenly swarmed around.

"What? Front page headline?"

"Read it! Read it quickly!"

Yan Bugui swallowed hard and began to read with great expression:

"In the fight against this influenza epidemic, Comrade Li Xuan was appointed to a critical mission..."

"The miraculous effects of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture have saved the lives of hundreds of critically ill patients..."

He's hailed as a reincarnation of Hua Tuo (a legendary Chinese physician)!

As Yan Bugui read aloud, the entire courtyard fell into a deathly silence.

Yi Zhonghai sat at his doorstep, listening to the words of praise and looking at the spirited young man in the newspaper.

Every word felt like a slap across his face.

Young medical expert?

Even the factory manager would have to treat someone of this caliber with utmost respect!

He, Yi Zhonghai, is nothing compared to them!

"It's over... I'll never be able to turn my life around..."

Yi Zhonghai closed his eyes in despair.

At the entrance of the Jia family's residence.

As Qin Huairu listened, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

She was filled with deep regret.

If only I hadn't offended the Li family back then, if only I had started currying favor with Li Xuan from the beginning.

Then at the very least, he could receive the protection of the Li family, just like He Yushui.

At least I won't have to worry about a paralyzed person, three children, and a wicked mother-in-law...

"Why is there no medicine for regret in this world...?"

She was filled with such regret, she was filled with remorse that she felt like her guts were turning green.

Sha Zhu squatted in the corner, his heart aching as if he had drunk two pounds of aged vinegar.

But he didn't even have the courage to be jealous.

He's a miracle doctor, an expert, and a top scholar.

What about him?

A cook whose lunchboxes were confiscated, and a childless man who was the laughingstock of the entire hospital.

A world of difference!

The backyard, the Li family's house.

Su Yun held the newspaper and read it over and over again, unable to get enough of it.

"Okay! Okay! Mom will frame this newspaper and hang it in the middle of the main room!"

"Let your dad see this too!"

Li Xuan sat to the side, drinking tea with a calm expression.

It's just an empty reputation.

What he valued more was that, through this opportunity, he successfully legalized a large number of "specially made medicinal materials" and imported them into the hospital.

He also took the opportunity to build a huge network of connections within the health system!

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