Chapter 1621

Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly, then asked, "By the way, I’ve seen Second Senior Brother running back and forth these days. What is she so busy with?"

Gu Jingtian did not hide anything from her. "He is looking for suitable simulation human models. Your tongue and eye surgeries were such a surprise that we need models to practice on first. Also, Fifth Brother has been having people make the rheumatism joint ointment you provided."

"Why the rush?" Zhu Yanyi took a sip of hot water and asked casually.

Gu Jingtian explained, "There are opinions from certain departments. Some soldiers in the barracks go to places with high humidity for missions. It is necessary for them to recover when they return. Having this rheumatism ointment would be perfect."

Zhu Yanyi hummed. "I remember Western medicine has many rheumatism drugs too. Why don’t they use them?"

"They say those have side effects. Our Chinese medicine plasters do not have side effects." Gu Jingtian spoke with pride. After all, plasters made from Chinese medicine basically contain no chemical components. The herbs used are all natural. Even if they are artificially cultivated, they are extracted from plants, which is different from chemicals extracted through industrial processes.

"You can’t say that entirely. Look, cinnabar is a chemical substance. Some alchemy herbs also use chemicals, like realgar and gypsum." Zhu Yanyi paused for a moment. "However, when we use them, we process them through water-flying extraction. This removes all the bad elements. Western medicine usually just crushes them directly, which causes these problems."

Gu Jingtian did not deny what Zhu Yanyi said. "So, whether you are a doctor or a pharmacist, you must be careful and thorough. It is like using the water-flying method to extract cinnabar and realgar. Who would have thought that cinnabar and realgar are naturally toxic? To remove the toxicity, you need water-flying extraction."

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Actually, one characteristic of our Chinese medicine is turning poison into medicine. For example, croton seed is a poison. But after we extract it and remove the toxins, it becomes a herb that treats constipation and clears the intestines."

Gu Jingtian thought for a moment, then said, "Little Junior Sister, why don’t you give a lecture to everyone sometime?"

Zhu Yanyi was stunned. She looked at Gu Jingtian. "Senior Brother, are you trying to make full use of everything?"

Gu Jingtian chuckled. "Many people misunderstand Chinese medicine. I thought if you gave a lecture, many misunderstandings would be cleared. Naturally, people would understand Chinese medicine better." He paused. "Of course, I know that because of you, the status of Chinese medicine in Huaxia is rising. But that is your personal achievement. I feel Chinese medicine cannot rely on one person. To inherit it, we need everyone’s effort."

Gu Jingtian smiled again. "Besides, aren’t you planning to open a school? If you give a lecture, you might find many excellent teachers and attract countless students."

"Oh, come on." Zhu Yanyi glared at Gu Jingtian. "You calculated my thoughts perfectly so I couldn’t refuse."

Zhu Yanyi thought for a while, then said, "If that’s the case, you arrange it. But not next week. How about the week after next?"

"Deal. You gave me a general time, so I will arrange the specific time and notify you then." Gu Jingtian said with a grin. "By the way, the Advanced Chinese Medicine Exam starts next month. I want you to be an examiner."

"Pfft—" Zhu Yanyi, who was drinking water, sprayed it far away. "Me as an examiner? Senior Brother, I am still an Intermediate Chinese Medicine practitioner myself. I haven’t even had time to take the exam, and you want me to be an examiner?"

"Oh, that matter." Gu Jingtian pulled out a drawer and handed Zhu Yanyi a booklet. "Your results are already there. You don’t need to take the exam. The Chinese Medicine Association has already issued your Ultimate Chinese Medicine Qualification Certificate."

Zhu Yanyi was slightly stunned. "I don’t think I applied for that."

"Yes, you didn’t apply." Gu Jingtian nodded. "But I applied for you. It’s not a big deal. Anyway, do you want to participate in the Advanced Chinese Medicine Qualification Exam next month?"

Zhu Yanyi pondered for a moment. "Sure. As long as the time works out, I will go."

Gu Jingtian nodded. "Then it’s settled."

Zhu Yanyi sighed. "I only came here to notify you about the surgery time, but I ended up taking on so many tasks. It’s not a good deal."

Gu Jingtian laughed loudly, looking very proud. "Little Junior Sister, this is what they call 'the able bear more burdens.'"

After leaving Gu Jingtian’s practice chamber, Zhu Yanyi returned to her own practice chamber. Although she knew the conditions of the seven patients well, she still needed to study them carefully.

She spent the whole afternoon studying the seven patients and writing prescriptions. Before she knew it, evening arrived. Yan Aohan brought fast food to see Zhu Yanyi.

Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan ate the fast food together. Then she went to relieve Taishu Yuanxiang, letting her go home and sending Xie Xinlian back as well.

Xie Xinlian frowned when she saw Zhu Yanyi coming to replace her. "You have work during the day. Why don’t I stay?"

"It’s okay, Mama. Don’t worry. There is nothing much to do at night. Although I am on night duty, I can still sleep." Zhu Yanyi said with a smile. "Besides, I practice martial arts. Staying up one night occasionally won’t hurt."

Hearing this, Xie Xinlian did not object further. She left with Taishu Yuanxiang’s escort to rest.

Zhu Yanyi took Zhu Xinfu’s pulse first, then said, "Grandpa’s physical condition is still good. Although he still feels very itchy, it will gradually decrease starting tonight."

Zhu Xinfu hummed, indicating he understood.

Zhu Yanyi took out a cup of Spirit Spring water and helped Zhu Xinfu drink it. The Spirit Spring water could replenish Zhu Xinfu’s energy.

Although Zhu Xinfu felt very itchy in his tongue root and eyes, after two days and nights, he found he was gradually getting used to the itch.

It could only be said that Zhu Xinfu’s willpower was very strong.

Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan stood by as Zhu Xinfu underwent the procedure. Zhu Xinfu was itching to the extreme and no longer cared about anything else. He had lost his vigilance. Seeing this, Zhu Yanyi inserted a golden needle, putting Zhu Xinfu into a deep sleep.

"Didn’t you say deep sleep is bad?" Yan Aohan asked.