Chapter 278 - Fang Qiu, from the Battle of the Pulse of Pregnancy?! (2/2)

”It is time to conclude the examination,” an elderly man said as he looked at the others. ”Should we reveal the result to them or should we keep this within ourselves?”

”Uh...”

Another elderly man said, ”I think it would be better for us not to reveal the results. After all, we were the ones who designed this round of examination, and the two candidates did not know that they were competing against each other. Furthermore, Fang Qiu has finished seeing all his patients so he would not be affected by the outcome, while Yu Ziyuan would probably be incredibly affected when he finds out that he had lost in a baffling manner and to someone younger than him.”

”Exactly,” another elderly man agreed and said, ”I'm sure that Yu Ziyuan is also prideful since he is the disciple of a famous doctor. If he finds out that he has lost, it might be a huge blow to his confidence.”

”I'm not too sure of that,” another elderly man said as he shook his head.

”As Chinese physicians, we are constantly pursuing accuracy, and there is an emphasis on being responsible, humble, and having a sense of self-awareness. I think that they have the right to know, regardless of the outcome. Even if there was a mistake, they have the right to know where did they go wrong.”

The moment he spoke, the others nodded in agreement.

”I think that they have the right to know as well,” the round-faced elderly man said.

”Tell the staff members to bring them back to this room. A Chinese physician should also have mental fortitude. If someone were to be so affected by one competition that he completely loses his confidence, would there still be a future for him?”

Soon, his orders were cascaded down.

The staff members immediately left and led Fang Qiu and Yu Ziyuan into the meeting room.

When they arrived, the round-faced elderly man looked at them, nodded, and said with a smile, ”Both of you are talented young men with great potential to succeed. We would have invited you back to this room because we'd like to reveal the results of your earlier diagnosis.”

”Based on what we have read, both of you have produced an excellent diagnosis.”

”However...”

The round-faced elderly man pointed at Fang Qiu and said, ”He is a more outstanding candidate.”

Fang Qiu was completely unruffled by the elderly man's statement.

He had already figured out that it was a competition. Moreover, he didn't feel particularly emotional when it was announced that he had won.

On the other hand, Yu Ziyuan's expression had changed immediately.

He looked very unhappy, but he did not make any further comment.

The round-faced elderly man looked at Fang Qiu and smiled warmly as he said, ”You did very well, and you were extremely accurate when performing the four diagnostic methods, issuing your prescription, and the dosage. We were even more impressed by how quickly you managed to do it.”

Fang Qiu nodded and smiled politely.

”We must admit that you are a very skilled Chinese physician, but I hope that you will refrain from being haughty or impatient. Please do not become too full of yourself or assume that you are very clever because once you think that you are an expert or a master, it would be very hard for you to make any further breakthroughs. This concept applies regardless of which field you are in. I hope that you will continue to show an earnest attitude and continue working hard to set an example for the new generation of Chinese physicians!”

The round-faced elderly man gave Fang Qiu words of advice as he showered him with praise.

”I understand,” Fang Qiu said with a nod.

”As for you...” the round-faced elderly man said as he turned to Yu Ziyuan, ”You did well earlier, too, and showed that you were much better than an average craftsman doctor. However, your prescription was not as well-rounded despite your years of experience. However, we have also taken note of your earnest and meticulous attitude, as well as the responsibility you have shown to your patients. We also hope that you would continue to work hard to become the future of Chinese Medicine.”

Yu Ziyuan did not look happy at all, but instead, there was a small frown on his face as he said, ”Dear all.”

He looked at the elderly men and clenched his jaw before he said, ”Are you trying to say that I'm not as good as he is?”

”Did you base your conclusion on how fast we managed to finish seeing the patient?”

Yu Ziyuan suddenly grew more indignant as he spoke, ”How could you decide who is more superior based on speed?”

”No, we did not base it on speed,” the round-faced elderly man said. ”Please take a look at his prescription.”

Then, he handed Fang Qiu's prescription to Yu Ziyuan.

Yu Ziyuan carefully combed through the prescription.

”It looks similar,” Yu Ziyuan said after he finished looking through the prescription, ”There are even more ingredients found in his prescription, such as the psoralea corylifolia and the tree peony bark, which are completely useless.”

The elderly men shook their heads.

The round-faced elderly man sighed and said, ”Why don't you try to give this matter some thought?”

Yu Ziyuan frowned.

He couldn't figure it out.

”Why don't you tell him?” the round-faced elderly man said as he looked at Fang Qiu. It seemed as though he wanted to test Fang Qiu's knowledge.

Fang Qiu did not hesitate and immediately answered, ”The psoralea corylifolia and tree peony bark have to be included to nourish her waist and her kidney. At the same time, it will improve blood circulation and remove blood stasis because the length of her ailment indicates that there will be blood stasis. Although the patient did not show these symptoms, it is still important to include these two ingredients.”

Yu Ziyuan froze in shock at Fang Qiu's words.

”Does it make sense to you now?” the round-faced elderly man asked.

Yu Ziyuan looked at Fang Qiu in astonishment as realization dawned.

He was shocked at how this man who seemed younger than him was faster and more accurate at diagnosing patients. He was even more astonished by Fang Qiu's knowledge of the effects of medicinal ingredients.

It was far too astonishing.

”I'll take my leave now if there are no further issues. I'm still brewing my medicinal tonic downstairs,” Fang Qiu said.

The elderly men nodded.

After Fang Qiu left, the only people who remained in the room were Yu Ziyuan, who was still in a state of shock, and the rest of the elderly men.

Yu Ziyuan suddenly sighed after some time.

”Keep your head up and continue working hard,” the round-faced elderly man said encouragingly.

”I...” Yu Ziyuan clenched his jaw and finally asked, ”I'd like to know his name.”

”Fang Qiu!” the round-faced elderly man said.

”Fang Qiu?” Yu Ziyuan froze in surprise before his eyes suddenly widened and he asked hoarsely, ”Fang Qiu from the battle of the pulse of pregnancy?”