510: Chapter 510: Beyond Dispute 510: Chapter 510: Beyond Dispute Lung cancer, rightfully ranking among the top of the world’s hundred thousand perplexing diseases, is not ill-considered.
First, it’s extremely difficult to detect, and usually by the time it’s found, it’s already at an advanced stage.
Second, it develops too quickly, with the time from early stage to death being shockingly brief.
Third, the mortality rate is staggeringly high, which is why it has always been known as the “disease of death.” Once afflicted, it signifies a death sentence.
This massive upheaval had also caused the previously spirited atmosphere to become oppressively subdued.
Those familiar with Chairman Bi held him in very high regard; this Taishan Beidou of the Traditional Chinese Medicine community, whose reputation was as weighty as Mount Tai itself, was admired by countless many.
If this news were to spread, it would certainly cause an uproar in the entire Traditional Chinese Medicine community.
“Chairman Bi, I believe you’ll be fine.
Perhaps it’s just some malicious rumors.
I refuse to believe he is an Immortal from the heavens—just by glancing a few times, how could he be so sure it’s lung cancer?
Even with a solid foundation in the four diagnostic methods, he definitely couldn’t have diagnosed it so easily.
Chairman Bi, don’t take his word for it; it’s best to have a comprehensive checkup first,” Yu Zhaoke said.
“Yes, Grandpa, you’ve always been very healthy, and you’ve done an excellent job with your health regimen.
How could you suddenly contract lung cancer out of the blue?
It’s impossible—I don’t believe it either.
Grandpa, don’t trust this conclusion for now; go have a checkup first,” Bi Wanting also said.
Naturally, she wouldn’t hope that her grandfather really had lung cancer.
Chairman Bi shook his head and gestured with his hand.
He looked at Bi Wanting deeply before saying, “No need for a checkup.
The Medicine King and the others have already thoroughly checked my pulse for me, and indeed, they found something unusual in my body.
Now, I can also sense it carefully; there is an issue with my lungs, and toxic gas is being expelled—no doubt, it’s lung cancer.”
Since Chairman Bi had personally confirmed it, there was naturally no need to question his credibility.
Yu Zhaoke was deeply shaken and looked at Tangyu with an incredibly strange gaze.
He found it very hard to accept this turn of events; he’d studied Traditional Chinese Medicine from a young age, considering himself among the best, destined for greatness.
This time, he saw it as a great opportunity to shine and become known across the Four Seas.
However, he hadn’t expected to be dealt several harsh blows by others right from the start, which was naturally hard for him to accept, and his pride took a hit as well.
“It’s a guess.
It must be a mere coincidence,” Zhaoke thought to himself, still somewhat unconvinced.
Ye Yuan stood up with a serious expression and said, “Old Bi, your health should be your primary concern.
Leave everything here to us.
It’s not too late for mid to late stage.
Although there’s no assurance of a cure, we can at least slow the progression of your illness.”
“Yeah, Grandpa, I’m going to call Mom and Dad right away.
You can’t work anymore,” said Bi Wanting with a face full of concern.
Chairman Bi said, “Old Ye, we’ve lived most of our lives; there’s nothing to worry about anymore, and there are no regrets.
The Sino-Western Medicine Exchange Conference was meant to be my final contribution to Huaxia’s Traditional Chinese Medicine.
I must personally see this through; it’s my duty and my hope.
No matter what, I need to witness our victory in Traditional Chinese Medicine before I accept treatment.
Until then, none of you should try to persuade me.
Little Ting, don’t make that call, you know your grandpa’s temper.”
“But—”
“That’s enough; there’s nothing more to discuss.
Let’s focus on the matter at hand,” Chairman Bi said authoritatively, his tone allowing no room for others to question.
Seeing Chairman Bi’s stance, Tangyu gained even more respect for him.
Even at such a time, his thoughts were still on contributing to the Traditional Chinese Medicine community—it was truly honorable and rare.
“Chairman Bi, I admire your spirit, but you don’t have to worry; lung cancer isn’t necessarily incurable,” Tangyu said with a somewhat nonchalant manner.
“What?”
The room erupted into a commotion, and all eyes fell on Tangyu once again, even Chairman Bi and the Medicine King looked at him in surprise.
They naturally believed Tangyu to some extent, after all, he had identified Chairman Bi’s lung cancer with a single glance.
The idea that he might have a cure was not entirely implausible.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is vast and profound, with many lost arts or arts that only circulate within certain circles.
According to numerous ancient texts, Traditional Chinese Medicine does possess incomprehensible medical techniques capable of understanding and curing all diseases.
It’s just that these techniques are no longer mastered today.
What cannot be mastered is naturally assumed to be non-existent, impossible.
After all, human thinking is habitual and can be influenced by many things.
Just like now, when lung cancer is mentioned, it instills fear of a “disease of death,” with survival rates close to zero.
Even with the most advanced Western medical technologies, there is no complete cure for lung cancer— at best, they can only delay death, but not by much.
Therefore, when Tangyu uttered those words, it was like a tidal wave, causing an uproar.
“How is that possible?
If lung cancer could be cured, it would have made headlines across the Four Seas and gained worldwide fame long ago.
It’s inconceivable that there have been no rumors until now.
Hmph, I knew it was just empty talk; I hate those who boast the most, not fearing their words might blow up in their faces,” Yu Zhaoke naturally didn’t believe it.
Some shook their heads in disbelief, others bowed their heads as if in thought.
“Tangyu, are you serious?
Do you really have a way to cure lung cancer?” Medicine King Ma Yan asked.
Tangyu replied, “I do have a method.
However, it’s not absolutely certain—probably around a fifty percent chance.”
Boom—
“Fifty percent, then hurry and treat Chairman Bi,” Ma Yan’s astonishment deepened.
Bi Wanting almost stood up and walked over to Tangyu.
She too looked over and said, “Tangyu, I beg you to treat my grandfather’s illness.
Whatever demands or conditions you have, I will agree to them.”
Tangyu said, “Everyone, don’t rush; I have great respect for Chairman Bi and certainly won’t ignore this.
However, if I could ask someone to take action with me, I believe we could increase the chances to eighty percent or even more.” Tangyu turned to look at Doctor Xiao, his face revealing a subtle, almost imperceptible smirk.
Doctor Xiao heard Tangyu’s words, and Liu Mei’s brows slightly wrinkled, but her face remained as cold as ice without a trace of expression.
She gave Tangyu a cold glare, but quickly retracted her gaze.
“Doctor Xiao, your reputation precedes you.
Seeing you today confirms that the renown is well-deserved.
Jin Country allows no conceit, and it indeed forces us old bones to admit defeat.
The new waves of the Yangtze River push forward the old, and we, these old waves, are fated to die on the beach and become history.
The future world is yours.
Doctor Xiao, Chairman Bi is an invaluable treasure of our Traditional Chinese Medicine community, a spiritual leader.
If you have a way, I hope you can lend a hand to treat Chairman Bi.
On behalf of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, I thank you,” Ma Yan said.
Doctor Xiao remained silent, not answering immediately.
Bi Wanting, growing a bit anxious, spoke up: “Doctor Xiao—”
“I don’t like making deals with others.” Doctor Xiao spoke indifferently, cutting Bi Wanting off before she could finish.
She then looked towards Chairman Bi and said, “I’ll do my best.”
“Thank you,” Bi Wanting said gratefully.
Chairman Bi gave Tangyu and Doctor Xiao a deep look, silent yet weighty as Mount Tai.
“Hmph, I hate such people the most, acting as if they’re so capable.
If they’re so capable, they should act alone instead of dragging Doctor Xiao into this.
What a clever scheme,” Yu Zhaoke muttered under his breath.
Tangyu glanced at Yu Zhaoke, who had been restless from the start, but he deemed him unworthy of attention.
Lowering himself to the same level would be a discredit to his own status.
A person with true ability doesn’t need to say anything; those without it can belittle others as much as they like, but it accomplishes nothing.
Chairman Bi gestured with his hand and said, “Let’s all sit down and continue the meeting.
Just now, Yu Zhaoke and Tangyu nominated themselves, and regarding the competition, does everyone still think we need to compare?”
“Of course, we must compete.
Without a real competition, how can we discern superiority and inferiority?” Yu Zhaoke was the first to respond.
The rest of them, however, expressed that there was no need to compete, which left Yu Zhaoke quite frustrated, his words falling on deaf ears.
Chairman Bi wanted to announce Tangyu as the captain directly, but he also needed to consider everyone’s feelings.
If he couldn’t win over the crowd, the team would not be united—which was not what Chairman Bi wished to see.
Thus, he was considering ways to elect the most suitable candidates for captain and vice-captain that would convince everyone.
Though it was a headache, he couldn’t afford to be careless.
Tangyu’s mouth curled slightly as he looked at Yu Zhaoke and said, “It seems you really resent me, don’t you?”
Yu Zhaoke pursed his lips and said defiantly, “Yes, I resent you.
Even if you diagnosed Chairman Bi’s illness, I think it was more guesswork and luck.
The interdisciplinary conference between Chinese and Western medicine is a comprehensive competition.
If you lack well-rounded skills, then I don’t think your ability is anything special.
So, I don’t believe your medical skills are the best here.
Tell me, if you were made captain directly, would you feel convinced?”
Tangyu nodded, “You have your reasons for dissent.
However, whatever the reason, I will make you accept me, without a shred of doubt.”
“Hmph, I seldom accept others, let alone you.
If you have the ability, have a proper competition.
If you can beat me, then you can talk about making me accept you.
But for now, it’s impossible,” Yu Zhaoke stated.
The two of them were at each other like needle and thorn, coming directly to a point.
“Alright, then let me diagnose you.
Your left hand was likely broken once, about five years ago, if I’m not wrong.
You also seem to be suffering from kidney deficiency, stretching back around three years.
I believe you’ve had gallstones as well, probably around two years ago.
As for your recent condition, your complexion is poor, and your kidney qi is deficient; if I’m not mistaken, you spent last night indulging in amorous pleasures, right?” Tangyu said.
Yu Zhaoke’s face turned green, his expression turning red with anger: “You—you’re talking nonsense.”
“Talking nonsense?
I never speak without surety.
Are you certain I’m spouting nonsense?
But allow me to remind you kindly, don’t assume you can overindulge just because you’re young,” Tangyu replied.
Yu Zhaoke’s face turned even redder, as if he wanted to kill to silence the words, while others snickered and laughed derisively.
“Now, do you still think I’m unqualified to be the captain?” Tangyu asked.
Yu Zhaoke turned his head away.
Chairman Bi gave a light cough: “Alright, it was just a joke.
Let’s not harm our harmony.
Since there are no objections, Tangyu is undeniably the captain of our Traditional Chinese Medicine team.
As for vice-captain, I think it should be Doctor Xiao.
Does anyone object?
If anyone has concerns, feel free to voice them; I absolutely respect everyone’s opinion.”
No one objected, and the positions of captain and vice-captain were conclusively determined.
Undisputed.