Sent to the countryside, I turned the health center into a top-tier hospital.

Wang Tao was taken aback, and quickly took the prescription in his hand and read it word by word.

His brow furrowed slightly as he muttered the names and effects of each herb: "Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Pinellia ternata, Citrus reticulata peel... This is the base of Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction), which invigorates the spleen and replenishes qi, dries dampness and resolves phlegm... Aucklandia lappa and Amomum villosum regulate qi and harmonize the stomach... Dioscorea opposita and Nelumbo nucifera seeds tonify the spleen and nourish the stomach... Germinated barley and malt promote digestion and relieve stagnation... Licorice root harmonizes..."

As he read, his pace slowed down, his brows furrowed, and he read the prescription over and over again. He looked up at Chen Ping with some uncertainty, then looked down again to read it once more.

Chen Ping sat opposite him without urging him, took a sip of water from his mug, and waited for him to figure it out on his own.

After about half a minute, Wang Tao asked tentatively, "Master, is this prescription missing one ingredient?"

Wang Tao wasn't sure, after all, he knew Chen Ping's medical skills and it was impossible for him to prescribe a medicine that was missing an ingredient.

Moreover, since Chen Ping was his master, Wang Tao didn't dare to be certain directly, so he asked tentatively.

Chen Ping put down his cup, his lips twitched slightly, but he neither nodded nor shook his head. He simply looked at him and said, "Tell me, which ingredient is missing?"

Upon hearing Chen Ping's question, Wang Tao seemed to understand something. He held up the prescription and counted the medicinal ingredients one by one.

"The base is Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction), with added Mu Xiang and Amomum villosum to regulate Qi and harmonize the stomach, yam and lotus seeds to nourish the spleen, and germinated rice and wheat to aid digestion."

"It has the functions of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, regulating qi and harmonizing the stomach, and promoting digestion and relieving stagnation, but the patient said she had acid reflux and heartburn, which clearly showed signs of insufficient stomach yin and upward flaring of deficiency fire."

"You've listed so many spleen-strengthening and qi-boosting herbs, but haven't added a single herb for nourishing yin and clearing heat. Are you perhaps missing Dendrobium?"

After saying that, Wang Tao stared intently at Chen Ping, wanting to know if what he said was right.

Chen Ping looked at him, a smile appearing on his face, and nodded. "Then tell me, why add dendrobium, and how much?"

Encouraged by Chen Ping, Wang Tao spoke more fluently: "After the patient's stomach cancer surgery, most of the stomach was removed, which naturally damaged the stomach's yin."

"A reddish tongue, dry mouth, dry stools, acid reflux and heartburn are all signs of insufficient stomach yin."

"The Six Gentlemen Decoction is fine for strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, but it contains too many drying herbs. Pinellia and tangerine peel are both warming and drying herbs. When the dosage is not heavy, it will not have much effect on the stomach yin."

"However, for a stomach cancer patient who already has insufficient stomach yin after surgery, without adding yin-nourishing medicine, the dryness will aggravate the symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn."

"Therefore, I think we should add a Chinese herb that nourishes yin and clears heat. Dendrobium nourishes the stomach yin and clears deficiency fire, which is most suitable for this situation. The dosage is about 10 to 15 grams."

After listening, Chen Ping picked up his pen and added a line at the end of the prescription: "12 grams of Dendrobium".

Then he handed the complete prescription back to Wang Tao, saying, "It's all corrected. Have Zhou Jie take it to the pharmacy and tell Li Fang to get seven doses first." "Also, make sure to explain to the patient that when decocting the medicine, the Dendrobium should be decocted for twenty minutes first, then the other herbs, and there are other precautions as well."

After Chen Ping finished speaking, he got up, picked up his mug, and went to get some water.

Seeing this, Wang Tao handed the prescription to Zhou Jie and then sat down in Chen Ping's seat.

Looking at the couple, Wang Tao cleared his throat and began to explain to them the method and precautions for taking the medicine.

Wang Tao's expression was serious, and he tried to keep his tone calm, but you could tell he was a little nervous: "Auntie, this medicine is taken once a day. First, soak the medicine in cold water for half an hour, then decoct the dendrobium separately for twenty minutes, and then put the other medicines in to decoct together."

"After bringing it to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes the first time. Pour it out, add warm water and simmer for 20 minutes the second time. Mix the two decoctions together and take them warm twice a day after meals."

"While taking the medication, you should eat a light diet, avoiding spicy, cold, and greasy foods. Also, when experiencing acid reflux and heartburn, you can drink a small amount of warm water or millet porridge, but avoid sweet drinks..."

As Wang Tao was speaking, Chen Ping was already standing next to him with a water glass in his hand.

Seeing this, Wang Tao hurriedly tried to get up, but Chen Ping pressed him down, saying, "Well said, continue..."

Wang Tao nodded and continued, "Also, come back for a follow-up appointment after you finish seven doses of the medicine. If the acid reflux and heartburn have subsided, we will adjust the prescription."

"Auntie, your recovery will take time, you can't rush it. Try one course of treatment first and see how it goes."

The woman nodded after listening.

The man standing next to Wang Tao frowned slightly after hearing what he said.

"Uncle, is there anything you don't understand? Feel free to ask," Wang Tao quickly said upon seeing this.

"Doctor, could you prescribe a few more doses of medicine for us so we don't have to run back and forth?"

"Our home is more than 200 miles away from here, and it takes us a whole day to get here. It's really inconvenient," the man said.

Wang Tao was stunned, his eyes filled with shock.

It's over 200 kilometers, but if you take the city expressway, it only takes a little over an hour to get there.

However, Siping Township is a mountainous area with many mountain roads, and it would indeed take a whole day to walk those two hundred miles.

Moreover, although Siping Township Health Center has become well-known in the surrounding villages since Chen Ping arrived, it can't be known that far, can it?

Chen Ping was also very curious, so he asked, "Brother, you live so far away, how did you know about our health center?"

"We have a relative in Siping Township. It was our relative who told us that a miracle doctor named Chen Ping came to the Siping Township Health Center and could cure any disease."

"I brought my wife here yesterday. It was already dark when we arrived, so we stayed at a relative's house for the night."

"So I want to get more prescriptions so I don't have to make so many trips. Even staying at a relative's house is really inconvenient."

After the man finished speaking, Wang Tao didn't dare to make a decision, so he looked at Chen Ping.

"Brother, I understand your difficulties, but this medicine cannot be prescribed more than one course of treatment. Then the prescription will be adjusted based on the follow-up visit."

"If I prescribe you a two-week supply of medication this time, and other situations arise later, I won't be able to change the prescription in time, which would actually harm you."

"If it's really inconvenient for you to travel, you can stay at our health center. We have wards here, the conditions are not bad, and the hospitalization fees are not very expensive."

Chen Ping offered suggestions to the other party.

The man glanced at his wife, who shook her head, clearly not wanting to be hospitalized.

"Then I'll take one course of treatment first, thank you Dr. Chen."

The man thanked her repeatedly and helped his wife slowly walk out.

After the two left the consultation room, Chen Ping looked at Wang Tao and said, "Make sure you have a good record of the patient's medical history so that it can be easily compared when the patient comes for a follow-up visit."

"Understood, Master!" Wang Tao nodded, then took out his notebook and started writing quickly.

Just then, Zhou Jie returned from the pharmacy. Seeing Wang Tao writing notes, she glanced at Chen Ping and said, "Dr. Chen, you're such a responsible mentor, feeding him directly. Why don't I become your apprentice too?"

As she spoke, Zhou Jie made a gesture as if she was about to kneel down to Chen Ping.

Chen Ping knew Zhou Jie was joking, so he didn't stop her. Instead, he smiled and said, "You don't need to become her apprentice. When you're with Wang Tao, I'll naturally become your master, right?"

Zhou Jie blushed, turned around and walked out.

Wang Tao looked up and gave Chen Ping a thumbs-up: "Master, you're like my own father..."