Liu Shao has always been very interested in traditional Chinese medicine.

Even though Chinese medicine is constantly suppressed by Western medicine and few people visit traditional Chinese doctors, he has a deep fondness for it.

After falling ill, he mainly consulted with traditional Chinese doctors.

Only because he couldn't diagnose the cause, and under the persuasion of his family, did he go to Western medicine where various tests confirmed the ailment.

Yet, even then, he rarely went to Western medicine for prescriptions and largely saw traditional Chinese doctors.

Of course, he didn't go to Western medicine because he knew it was useless for his condition, aside from insulin injections, there wasn't any other remedy.

Thus, Liu Shao placed all his hopes on traditional Chinese medicine.

Liu Shao always felt that the culture of traditional Chinese medicine is ancient and unique.

A bowl of medicinal soup, a silver needle, often yields instant results, and since modern times, Chinese medicine has been considered one of the world's most mysterious forms of medicine.

The most crucial reason Chinese medicine has thrived for thousands of years and continues to exist and develop is its clinical effectiveness.

Even abroad, foreigners are wide-eyed and give it a thumbs-up, amazed at the wonders of Chinese medicine.

Who would believe that when a Chinese doctor places three fingers on the wrist, they can clearly discern the complexities of the illness?

While in some areas, Chinese medicine might not match the various tests of Western medicine, from other perspectives, it surpasses what Western medicine can assess.

Not to mention, Chinese medicine has many miraculous aspects, a light pinprick of a thin silver needle, and aches vanish without a trace; common stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, skillfully brewed into a potent medicinal juice, in its bittersweet fragrance, chronic ailments are cured.

Moreover, mentioning Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor brings to mind images of serenity, long life, and a sage-like demeanor. Most Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors live long lives, an undeniable fact, because traditional Chinese medicine aligns with the ways of nature and health preservation.

Many philosophies in traditional Chinese medicine are still advanced now, many treatments and methods are not decipherable by modern science, and the emphasis on treating pre-symptoms and prioritizing health maintenance aligns with the health concepts of prevention that rose in the late 20th century.

After falling ill, Liu Shao began self-studying traditional Chinese medicine, growing increasingly obsessed.

Only because self-study came with many limitations, without systematic learning, nor the ability to accumulate clinical experience, he researched a lot but only understood a bit more than the average person.

The vastness and profundity of traditional Chinese medicine, coupled with today's environment, clearly cannot be mastered through self-study.

Unless one truly has a talent in this field.

But such people, even worldwide, are probably scarce.

But the more he understood Chinese medicine, the more Liu Shao believed that his illness truly required Chinese medicine.

Even if it couldn't cure, at least it could manage the condition, living without relying on insulin.

In the past year or so, he consulted many traditional Chinese doctors, but without exception, none could diagnose his condition solely through pulse reading.

This was a great blow to Liu Shao.

Because, from what he had learned, many ancient traditional Chinese doctors could diagnose illnesses solely through pulse reading.

The more he understood, the greater his disappointment grew.

Especially after noticing Lu Xuan's intentional gaze wanting to ask questions, Liu Shao felt even more let down, and even dejected.

Previously when friends mentioned Lu Xuan, they almost hailed him as Hua Tuo reincarnated, Zhongjing reborn, and he came with great expectations.

But now, it seemed there was no difference from the traditional Chinese doctors he had seen before.

Just chasing fame.

The more he thought about it, the angrier Liu Shao became, feeling his friend deceived him and Lu Xuan betrayed his trust.

Without another word, under Lu Xuan's surprised gaze, he turned to leave.

"You... aren't you going to continue?" Lu Xuan was encountering this type of patient for the first time, registering, letting him read the pulse, then leaving without a word.

For a moment, Lu Xuan couldn't understand what the other was thinking.

Liu Shao hesitated, finally saying: "Forget it, I won't continue."

"Nothing worth looking at."

Lu Xuan thought the person had given up hope and couldn't help but advise: "Since you're here, and registered, why not give it a try?"

"If you really don't intend to continue, I won't insist. I'll sign your registration slip, and you can use it to get a refund."

Saying this, he reached for Liu Shao's registration slip, ready to sign it.

Seeing this, Liu Shao's expression turned complicated. Perhaps he saw that Lu Xuan's medical skills didn't meet his expectations, but his actions were those of a good doctor. Though his skills might not be exceptional, he was certainly an extremely responsible Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor.

In such a situation, an ordinary doctor wouldn't even think of offering a refund, let alone do it without losing their temper.

Thinking of this, Liu Shao stopped Lu Xuan from signing, "Dr. Lu, wait, I won't refund the registration."

Lu Xuan looked up at him, momentarily unable to understand what the other wanted.

Liu Shao thought for a moment and said: "Dr. Lu is still young, I shouldn't expect too much. How about I start by describing the symptoms so Dr. Lu can make a judgment, after all, diagnosing based solely on pulse reading is extremely difficult; there are probably only a few traditional Chinese doctors worldwide with such high mastery."

"I..."

"No need, I already have a general idea of your condition."

Just as Liu Shao was about to elaborate on his symptoms post-illness, Lu Xuan interrupted, also realizing why Liu Shao wanted to leave earlier.

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