Chapter 26: The Conditions for Taking Action

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  Thinking of a veteran general, with such a foreign object like a time bomb in his heart for decades, the pain that cannot be told to outsiders made Han Ankang feel helpless. Thinking of his grandfather's teachings on the benevolence of doctors, Han Ankang steeled himself and decided to try, finally saying out loud his decision and conditions under Zhao Chengcheng's expectant and anxious gaze.

  As for Han Ankang's medical skills, one can tell from Choi Jin-sung's attitude towards him. Although the level of Korean medicine in South Korea is not as high as that of traditional Chinese medicine in China to a large extent, being able to cure Choi Jin-sung's strange illness and recover so quickly, it's definitely not possible without real talent and learning.

  Zhao Cheng clearly understood the true meaning of "high-handed in folk" and also regarded Han Ankang as a folk high-handed who pursued ancient Chinese medical techniques, but was after fame and fortune. At the same time, it is clear that in front of such a true doctor, there is no distinction between noble and humble identities, and if one wants to use the governor's title to force an invitation from this kind of doctor, the effect will only be counterproductive.

  The best way is to abandon the provincial long halo on his body, and use the name of filial piety to replace his father's medical treatment to move Han Ankang, which will have a better effect.

  Looking at the medical records and closing his eyes in contemplation, Han Ankang was thought to be pretending by the provincial governor's secretary. However, Zhao Cheng knew that these doctors with magical medical skills could deduce the success rate of treatment based on the patient's examination report. If they determined that the success rate of treatment was not high, they would not easily agree to make a diagnosis. Because once they made a wrong diagnosis, it would affect their reputation and confidence.

  After a few minutes, Han Ankang opened his eyes. Zhao Cheng felt that he seemed to have returned to his primary school days when the teacher announced the exam results, with a tense and expectant look on his face. The man in front of him, who had been talking about treating illnesses just now, had completely changed into another person.

  "Governor Zhao, regarding General Zhao's illness, I have some understanding. To be honest, this is the first time I've encountered such an illness. You should know that I'm more skilled in traditional Chinese medicine. However, for the old man's condition, currently the most effective method is to perform surgery to remove the bullet."

  I also understand that the risk of this surgery is very high and the success rate is not high, which is why so many years old grandfather's bullets in the body can't be taken out until now. Long-term delayed treatment naturally leads to a relapse after the illness, and it's normal for the old man to have frequent syncope.

  Logically, this disease suitable for Western medical treatment would definitely cause controversy if treated with traditional Chinese medicine. If Governor Zhao can agree to my few requests, I might be able to make a full effort to cure it. However, I must clarify in advance that the success rate of my treatment is also less than 50%.

  "Just let Governor Zhao feel at ease. Even if we can't cure the old master's illness, I have a way to slow down the deterioration of his condition. Do you want to hear my terms?"

  I thought Han Ankang was just pretending to be a secretary, but when I heard him making demands to the governor, I couldn't help but think 'the fox's tail has finally been exposed!'

  Only Zhao Cheng heard that there was a 50% success rate and he looked very happy, saying: "Please speak, Doctor Han!"

  Han Ankang said, "I believe that with your identity and background, the people who treat Master's illness are all domestic elite experts. My requirement is that when I take action to rescue and treat him, no one is allowed to obstruct or interfere. At the same time, I also don't want any rumors about my treatment of his illness to spread."

  You are all dignitaries, but I just want to be a small village doctor in Huilong Village. So, regardless of success or failure, you must not spread my affairs and address around from now on. Also, during the treatment, everything needed will have to be taken care of by Governor Zhao. Most importantly, I only have silver needles, no gold needles.

  "So I'll have to trouble Director Zhao to help me find a set of golden needles for traditional Chinese medicine, preferably a complete set with varying lengths. As for the other thing, it's relatively simple and only requires a piece of magnetite."

  When Han Ankang treated his illness, he only needed a set of golden needles and magnets. Zhao Chengcheng thought for a moment and said, "Is it enough to have just these two things?"

  Han Ankang smiled and said, "If you can find wild hundred-year-old ginseng, it would be even more effective. However, this kind of thing is hard to buy even with money. It just so happens that last time I treated Old Man Cui's illness, I accidentally picked some hundred-year-old ginseng from the mountain and still have some left."

  "As a medicine, it's certainly enough, but if you want the old man to recover faster. If you can find another wild hundred-year-old ginseng, I'll be more confident in my treatment."

  It is said that to cure this disease, one needs a hundred-year-old ginseng. As the governor of Jilin Province, Zhao Cheng naturally knew how hard it was to find ginseng over a hundred years old at this time. Those rich people are now frantically searching for hundred-year-old ginseng in the Changbai area with checks in hand, but even with money, it's hard to get hundred-year-old ginseng. Fortunately, as a prominent family in Jilin Province, the Zhao family had prepared one root of hundred-year-old old mountain ginseng, which was originally left for the old master to use to save his life.

  So he was overjoyed and said, "Dr. Han, it turns out that we do have a ginseng at home, which was originally bought for my father to use. However, my father always thought that such precious medicine couldn't be used casually, so it's been kept all along. If it can help with the treatment, I'll have someone bring it to the hospital."

  When Zhao's family really had such a rare hundred-year-old ginseng, Han Ankang didn't say much more and returned to the yard to pick up his grandfather's medical box for house calls, rather than the travel bag he used last time to rescue Cui Zhen Shan. He got into the off-road vehicle driven by Zhao Chengcheng and others and headed towards the provincial city.

  When they learned that the provincial governor was visiting Hui Long Village, the municipal leaders hastily arrived at Hui Long Village only to find the gates of the Han family compound tightly closed. It wasn't until they found Wu Dongshan, the village head, and asked him what was going on that they discovered the governor had personally come to ask the legendary doctor, whose reputation was well-known even among town leaders, to treat Zhao's elderly parents.

  As soon as the news reached the Municipal Health Bureau, Zhao Xiangdong was completely blinded. Thinking that at that time, he had just revoked Han Ankang's license and then Zhao Chengcheng, his uncle, had asked him to leave. This is also considered illegal practice, but even if I borrow a few dog's guts, I don't dare to catch people!

  As Han Ankang arrived at the provincial hospital, under the distrustful gaze of many experts, he used only three minutes to wake up Old Man Zhao who had been in a coma for a long time. Although his mental state was still not very good, this seemingly magical medical skill left the elite experts present speechless once again.

  It wasn't until after this injection that I realized, along the way, I had suspected that Dr. Han Ankang's secretary was pretending to be a big shot, but it turned out that this young doctor was actually the real deal!

  In the evening, Zhao Cheng personally set up a family banquet to entertain Cui Zhen Shan and Han An Kang, and sent out members of his family to think of ways to collect more golden needles. Because Han An Kang had said that in order to save Old Man Zhao, silver needles would not do, only golden needles would work.

  At that time, the wealthy and powerful families in Jizhou who had collected golden needles all took the initiative to deliver goods to their doors after learning about the news. This made the golden needles, which were originally thought to be difficult to find, suddenly piled up with dozens of pairs in front of Han Ankang, allowing him to choose at will.

  He picked out a set of eighteen gold needles of varying lengths, the most suitable for performing the Golden Needle Technique. Han Ankang then returned to his room to rest and familiarize himself with the set of gold needles, preparing for tomorrow's treatment.

  I really want to see how Han Ankang uses the golden needle to treat Zhao Lao's Cui Zhen Shan, and temporarily decide to return to South Korea after watching this treatment. As for this, Zhao Cheng naturally would not refuse, and very enthusiastically arranged for him to live in the Zhao family villa.

  The next day, when Zhao Cheng woke up, he found that Han Ankang had already gotten up and was practicing a set of unknown health-preserving boxing techniques in the courtyard. Through observation, he felt that this set of boxing techniques was somewhat similar to the Five Animals Play Boxing technique, which was rarely known in this era. Thinking that this might be an even more advanced health-preserving boxing technique, Zhao Cheng curiously asked another question.

  He found out that this was the ancient version of Wuqinxi boxing, which is very suitable for health preservation. However, Han Ankang was also in the exploratory stage and hadn't thought about teaching anyone. Zhao Chengcheng was also curious, where did Han Ankang learn this from? This incredible traditional Chinese medicine skill and this almost lost ancient version of Wuqinxi boxing.

  Fortunately, he was clear-headed now and the most important thing in front of him was to treat his father's illness. Everything else had to be put on hold. Accompanied by Choi Jin-sang, who also came to visit his sick friend at the hospital, the three of them took two cars and arrived at the hospital once again.

  When Han Ankang arrived at the hospital, he found that not only were all the expert group members who had replaced Zhao Hu yesterday present, but also several white-haired old men. One of them he still recognized and could be considered his mentor. Under the gaze of the crowd of experts, Han Ankang respectfully stepped forward and performed a medical apprentice ritual, saying: "Gu Lao, why are you here too?"

  Gu Heng, Honorary Professor of Jilin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Honorary Consultant of Jilin Medical Expert Group, and Standing Committee Member of Huaxia Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. With a string of titles, he once taught Han Ankang naturally, and also had a master-apprentice relationship with Han Ankang!

  Actually, Gu Heng also knew that Zhao Lao Ye Zi was the one who had been leaving the medical expert team in Ji Province helpless. Yesterday, his son, who is the provincial governor, suddenly invited a mysterious doctor who understands traditional Chinese medicine. With an incredible needling technique, he awakened Zhao Lao Ye Zi, who had been asleep for several days and hadn't woken up, to a state of extreme clarity for a few minutes.

  Curious about the Chinese medicine master, what kind of acupuncture method he used, Gu Heng and a group of famous old Chinese medicine practitioners from Jilin Province all gathered here to see this Chinese medicine master's demeanor.

  As a result, the governor personally led in a Chinese medicine doctor who was surprisingly young and seemed to be one of his students from medical school. Gu Heng had trouble reconciling the image he had imagined - that of a white-haired, mysterious doctor - with this student who was at most two years older than his grandson.

  Out of curiosity, Gu Heng asked: "Are you Han Ankang? I remember that you were a student who graduated from the Chinese Medicine Hospital two years ago. After graduation, it seems that you refused the employment offer from the Provincial Chinese Medicine Hospital and returned to your hometown to become a rural doctor. The traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who awakened Old Zhao yesterday, could it be you?"

  Looking at Gu Heng, who had carefully instructed him in the past, he asked with a somewhat disbelieving tone, and in front of so many people, Han Ankang couldn't hide it anymore and slightly nodded. Indicating that it was indeed him who made the move yesterday! At this moment, the news spread like wildfire, and the top Chinese medicine practitioners from Jixi Province were completely shocked!