Sent to the countryside, I turned the health center into a top-tier hospital.

Gao Bowen's lips curled into a subtle, smug smile as he feigned humility and said, "Since Dr. Chen is being modest, then I'll make a fool of myself."

"Based on the classic and difficult cases provided by the association, I will give you a diagnostic analysis and share the prescriptions."

After speaking, he turned around and walked to the human meridian model on the stage. Facing the case that popped up on the big screen, he began to explain in an orderly manner.

This discussion focuses on a chronic and complex case of persistent migraine, accompanied by insomnia and liver stagnation, with a mixture of deficiency and excess patterns. The pathogenesis is complex and diagnosis is prone to errors, making it a classic and challenging case in TCM clinical practice.

Gao Bowen had clearly done his homework in advance and memorized the standard answers.

He analyzed the symptoms, dissected the pathogenesis, listed the prescriptions, and explained the compatibility of the drugs in a clear and logical manner. Every sentence he spoke was watertight, and his words were professional and his logic was complete.

The entire presentation was extremely well-received and flawless.

The applause from the audience erupted again, and the praise was endless.

"That was explained so clearly! The line of thinking was so standard!"

"As expected of a promising young talent at the Municipal Central Hospital, his skills are solid!"

"This dialectical thinking is textbook perfect!"

The board members and seniors nodded in approval, their eyes full of appreciation as they looked at Gao Bowen.

Gao Bowen stood on the stage, beaming with pride, his posture becoming increasingly arrogant. He glanced indifferently at Chen Ping below the stage, his eyes filled with undisguised contempt and provocation.

It's as if it's saying: You're just a country doctor, what makes you think you can compare to me?

I've completely regained the face I lost last night. In my eyes, you're worthless.

Amidst the chorus of praise, Chen Ping alone remained calm, a hint of indifference in his eyes.

Outsiders might not notice the problem or see the flaws, but he, with his deep clinical experience, round-the-clock consultations, and countless real-world cases, saw through the fatal loopholes at a glance.

Gao Bowen's explanations, while appearing perfect and textbook-perfect, are in reality theoretical and detached from clinical practice.

This case of intractable headache, a mixture of deficiency and excess, is due to the patient's long-term liver stagnation, spleen deficiency, and deficiency of both qi and blood. The patient's vital energy is already weak and cannot withstand strong treatments.

However, Gao Bowen relied heavily on strong medicines that regulate qi, clear liver fire, and relieve pain throughout the treatment. While seemingly treating the symptoms, his approach actually harmed the underlying cause.

Short-term use may provide temporary pain relief, but long-term use will inevitably deplete the spleen and stomach's vital energy and damage the liver's blood.

The more treatments were given, the weaker he became; his headaches worsened repeatedly; his sleep deteriorated further; and his health completely collapsed.

Perfect in theory, fatal error in clinical practice.

This is a typical case of someone who has become foolish from studying too much, who learns only from books, is detached from practical application, and can only take exams but cannot treat illnesses.

Just as the praise reached its peak and everyone believed that Gao Bowen had outshone everyone, Chen Ping slowly opened his mouth. His voice was clear and steady, penetrating the applause and reaching everyone's ears.

"Your prescription seems fine in theory, but it will cause problems in clinical use."

A simple sentence instantly silenced the noisy meeting room.

The smiles on everyone's faces froze instantly, and they all turned to look at Chen Ping, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Gao Bowen's smug expression froze instantly. He turned to Chen Ping with a cold smile: "Dr. Chen, what do you mean by that? My diagnostic approach and prescription perfectly match the textbook standards and the association's case analysis templates. Where is there anything wrong with that?"

The audience members frowned, their dissatisfaction evident.

"They explained it so perfectly, what gives you the right to nitpick?"

"These rural doctors are too arrogant, daring to question the standard treatment methods of top-tier hospitals?"

"It's purely out of envy; they can't stand seeing others excel."

Mockery, doubt, and dissatisfaction instantly flooded Chen Ping.

Despite the criticism from the audience, Chen Ping remained calm and composed, slowly rising and walking step by step onto the podium.

He remained completely calm, standing beside the mannequin, and lightly tapped the case report with his fingertip.

"First, this patient suffers from chronic headaches, insomnia due to staying up late, and emotional distress. While it may seem like he has excessive liver fire, the underlying cause is actually liver stagnation and spleen deficiency."

"Prolonged illness inevitably leads to deficiency. The patient's pulse is weak and feeble, and his tongue is pale with a thin coating. This is a typical case of deficiency of qi and blood and instability of the spleen and stomach, rather than simply hyperactivity of liver yang or excessive liver fire."

"Secondly, your prescription uses a large amount of herbs that break up qi and are bitter and cold, such as Cyperus rotundus, Citrus reticulata peel, Curcuma longa, and Gentiana scabra. They are effective in clearing heat and relieving pain in the short term, but people with spleen deficiency are most afraid of breaking up qi and being bitter and cold."

"Prolonged use will inevitably damage the spleen and stomach, deplete vital energy, and drain liver blood. Patients will only become more and more weak and suffer from insomnia, with recurring headaches, and the root cause of the disease will not be eliminated."

"Third, the treatment for this condition should focus on strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, nourishing blood and soothing the liver, relieving spasms and pain, with a small amount of mild liver-soothing and strengthening the body's resistance as the priority, while also addressing the symptoms."

"You've got the priorities backward, focusing only on attacking the pathogens without supporting the body's natural defenses. This is a major taboo in clinical practice."

These three short paragraphs are logically sound, each sentence hitting the nail on the head and directly addressing the core flaws.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

The doctors and board members, who had initially looked disdainful, gradually changed their expressions.

Gao Bowen's face turned ashen, and he forcefully retorted, "Nonsense! The textbook model uses this dialectical approach, and the association's case analysis follows the same logic. What makes you think I'm wrong?"

"What do you, a rural doctor, know about rare and difficult cases!"

"Books are inanimate, people are alive," Chen Ping said with a faint smile. "What's the use of studying medicine if you don't treat people?"

"The standard answers in books are for beginners to try out, not for clinical treatment."

"If you can recite it perfectly but still can't cure patients, and may even worsen their condition, then you're a quack."

After speaking, Chen Ping picked up his pen and immediately rewrote the prescription, adding or subtracting ingredients and adjusting the roles of the principal, assistant, and adjuvant herbs.

The new formula is mild in composition, supports the body's resistance and eliminates pathogens, and addresses both the root cause and symptoms. It not only soothes the liver and relieves depression and headaches, but also strengthens the spleen and nourishes the blood, consolidating the body's foundation and cultivating vitality. It perfectly matches the complex pathogenesis of the patient, which involves both deficiency and excess.

He then broke down the pathogenesis, explained the logic of drug combination, clarified the dosage criteria, informed about the treatment cycle, and discussed contraindications.

Every sentence is rooted in clinical practice, precise, experienced, and insightful, with meticulous attention to detail.

His presentation on stage was methodical and his demeanor was calm and composed, unlike that of a young doctor. Instead, he seemed like a veteran traditional Chinese medicine doctor who had been practicing medicine for decades.

The audience, initially dismissive, mocking, and disdainful, gradually turned to shock, astonishment, and disbelief.

They listened more and more attentively, and the more they listened, the more alarmed they became.

Compared to Gao Bowen's theoretical approach, Chen Ping's clinical thinking is worlds apart.

Gao Bowen's so-called textbook perfect answer appears rigid, inflexible, full of loopholes, and utterly vulnerable in the face of Chen Ping's real-world medical skills.

The first round of humiliation shocked the entire audience.

For the first time, the crowd, who had been convinced that Chen Ping was incompetent and only knew how to brag, completely changed their minds.

It turns out that this rural doctor is truly skilled.

The shock was just the beginning.

After Chen Ping finished explaining the case, he did not immediately step down from the stage.

He calmly looked at Gao Bowen, whose face was pale and body stiff, and said indifferently, "If your medical skills are not good, you can learn, you can practice, and you can accumulate experience slowly."

"But a doctor must first be a good person, and then practice medicine."