"Haha." Dong Bocao’s shameless self-praise actually made everyone present burst into laughter.
"Monster Senior Brother, let’s get to the point. We all know you’re a monster, so no need to keep praising yourself. Please tell us something else," Zhu Yanyi said, laughing as she spoke.
Dong Bocao laughed along with them, then continued, "Western medicine also has its pros and cons. It trains doctors relatively quickly because it mostly relies on instruments to diagnose illnesses. Once the cause is found, medication can be prescribed, and some treatments show fast results. However, it has drawbacks. First, it is difficult to cure the root cause; once a person falls ill, the chance of a complete cure is very small. Second, some illnesses may leave aftereffects."
"So, if you were the patient, would you choose Western medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine?" Even Old Liu, standing nearby, was confused. He didn’t understand the main theme of today’s exchange meeting and wanted to clarify it.
Yu Qingyun glanced lightly at Old Liu. "Why worry about that? For simple illnesses or emergencies, Western medicine works fast. But for severe conditions requiring long-term treatment, Traditional Chinese Medicine is more effective. Medical skills have no barriers; it mainly depends on how they are applied. I have special experience in this area."
Yu Qingyun took a sip of tea before getting to the main topic. "To be honest with you all, I work in a military hospital. Every country has its own army, with a few exceptions due to specific reasons." As he spoke, Yu Qingyun’s gaze swept over the representative from Country R. "As everyone knows, on the battlefield, time is critical when rescuing the wounded. Over the years, I have saved countless injured soldiers, and many of my techniques incorporate Western medical methods." He paused slightly. "This shows that medical skills do not matter as much as the type of medicine. As long as it benefits the patient, it is good medicine."
"Exactly," Zhu Yanyi took over the conversation. "Representatives from various countries are here, and you are the elites of your nations. Some of your countries have large land areas, while others are smaller. But you should all know that China has a large population and many ethnic groups. Because there are many ethnic groups, even Traditional Chinese Medicine has many branches."
"Are there people in China who do not believe in Traditional Chinese Medicine?" Jimmy asked curiously.
"No," Zhu Yanyi smiled. "In the history of Chinese medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine has a very long history. True Traditional Chinese Medicine actually consists of four parts: Flower Medicine, Herb Medicine, Shamanic Medicine, and Poison Medicine. We have already introduced the basic concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine, so now I will explain these four distinctive types." Zhu Yanyi paused and then continued, "Flower Medicine uses flowers as medicine to treat people’s illnesses."
"Like this rose?" Deng Qing’s eyes lit up.
Zhu Yanyi chuckled lightly. "Mr. Deng has a good memory. China is a country with a vast variety of plants, boasting over thirty thousand plant species. Among these, flowers account for seventeen percent, and ten percent of those flowers can be used as medicine. You can imagine how many types of flowers can serve as medicinal materials. Flower Medicine emerged from this, utilizing the healing powers of various flowers. This is the unique feature of Flower Medicine."
"It’s amazing that flowers can actually become medicine," George said, his face full of disbelief.