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

The man's superficial blood and qi appear stable, and his internal organs appear to be in harmony, making him seem no different from an ordinary person.

However, deep within the network of mechanisms, an extremely subtle and hidden knot was clearly exposed to Chen Ping's perception.

Below the Tanzhong acupoint in the chest and diaphragm, where Qi has been stagnant for a long time, phlegm and dampness are hidden, obstructing the junction of the heart and lung meridians.

Normally, the flow of Qi is barely smooth and seems unimpeded. However, once emotions are slightly agitated or the Qi and blood are slightly disordered, the Qi in this area will be blocked instantly, cutting off the circulation of Qi and blood in the heart and lungs, leading to sudden cardiac arrest and a feeling of suffocation and impending death.

In an instant, the flow of Qi clears the blockage, and the symptoms disappear immediately without a trace.

The root cause is neither the heart nor the deficiency of the internal organs, but rather the hidden stagnation of phlegm and dampness in the chest and diaphragm, and the momentary blockage of Qi.

It is a complex, hidden disease caused by the intertwining of phlegm-dampness and qi stagnation. It is invisible and intangible, hidden in the skin, and cannot be detected by instruments. It is easily overlooked by conventional diagnosis and can be called a difficult and strange disease.

In just a few dozen seconds, Chen Ping accurately pinpointed the root cause of the three-year-old chronic illness.

He slowly withdrew his finger, opened his eyes and looked up, his expression resolute and calm.

Chairman Zhang, who was waiting nearby, immediately stepped forward and anxiously asked, "Dr. Chen, how is it? Have you found the root cause of the illness?"

The patient, his face filled with tension and anticipation, stared intently at Chen Ping, his eyes brimming with apprehension and longing.

Chen Ping nodded slowly. "Found it."

"The patient has no organic heart disease, no deficiency of internal organs, and no imbalance of Yin and Yang."

"The root cause of the disease lies in the latent phlegm and dampness in the chest and diaphragm, the long-term stagnation of Qi, the obstruction of phlegm and Qi, and the blockage at the junction of the heart and lung meridians."

"The body's energy flow is usually normal, so everything is fine."

"Once the flow of Qi fluctuates, phlegm and Qi can instantly block the meridians, causing a temporary interruption of Qi and blood in the heart and lungs, resulting in a momentary cardiac arrest and a feeling of suffocation and impending death."

"The Qi flow cleared itself in an instant, and everything returned to normal immediately."

"This disease belongs to the category of intangible qi mechanism and phlegm dampness syndrome. It is not in the structure of the internal organs or in the substance of the blood vessels. All Western medical instruments cannot detect it, and conventional TCM diagnosis is prone to missing it. This is also the core reason why it has been difficult to cure for three years."

The accurate pathogenesis analysis perfectly matched the patient's symptoms over the past three years, without the slightest deviation.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Ping calmly and clearly presented a complete treatment plan, still cautious and thorough, taking into account both the symptoms and the root cause.

"The treatment involves two steps: first, addressing the symptoms by clearing the flow of Qi, and then addressing the root cause by eliminating phlegm, dampness, and stagnation."

"The first step is to focus on soothing the liver and regulating qi, relieving chest congestion and dispersing stagnation, clearing phlegm and unblocking the diaphragm, clearing the obstructed qi flow in the chest and diaphragm, dispersing hidden phlegm and dampness, preventing acute and sudden symptoms, and completely eliminating the hidden danger of sudden suffocation."

"The second step is to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, regulate the Qi, and soothe the liver to regulate the body's constitution, prevent the recurrence of phlegm and dampness and the re-stagnation of Qi, and eradicate the lesions from the root to avoid recurrence."

After speaking, Chen Ping immediately picked up his pen and prescribed a precise and appropriate prescription. The combination of the principal, assistant, adjuvant, and guide herbs was exquisite, and the dosage was just right, perfectly matching the patient's constitution and the depth of the disease, without any redundancy or deviation.

After watching Chen Ping's entire process of taking the pulse, diagnosing the condition, analyzing the symptoms, and prescribing the medicine, Chairman Zhang was completely dumbfounded, deeply shocked, and filled with extreme awe and admiration.

This intractable disease has plagued him for three years, and he has consulted renowned doctors and countless experts throughout the province without finding a solution.

With just one pulse diagnosis, Chen Ping accurately pinpointed the root cause of the disease, thoroughly analyzed the pathogenesis, and provided a complete cure plan in just a few minutes.

His technique was so precise, his diagnosis so thorough, his thinking so clear, and his treatment plan so sound that it far exceeded his understanding from decades of medical practice.

At this moment, Chairman Zhang felt no more contempt or doubt, only utter admiration.

He finally understood why Dean Liu held Chen Ping in such high regard, and why this young doctor, who was rooted in a rural town, could outshine all the elites from top-tier hospitals and top students from prestigious universities.

Such superb and meticulous practical medical skills, and such a humble, cautious, and respectful doctor's temperament, are unmatched among the younger generation of TCM practitioners in the entire province.

After writing the prescription, Chen Ping put down his pen and gently pushed the paper in front of the patient. He showed no arrogance of having accomplished something great, and remained as meticulous and cautious as ever.

"I've prepared the prescription for you. Take seven doses, decoct them in water, and take one dose daily, divided into morning and evening doses."

"While taking this medication, you must absolutely avoid raw, cold, spicy, and greasy foods, and minimize your intake of sweet and rich-tasting foods."

"For those with phlegm and dampness stagnation, it is most important to avoid stagnation in the spleen and stomach. Improper diet will only aggravate the blockage in the chest and diaphragm and negate the effects of the medicine."

"The most important thing is to regulate one's emotions."

"The root cause of your illness is 70% phlegm and 30% depression. Long-term emotional suppression, excessive thinking, and stagnation of Qi have caused the phlegm and dampness to remain dormant for three years."

"In daily life, try to think less and get angry less, maintain a peaceful state of mind, and avoid extreme sadness or joy, anxiety or depression. When the flow of Qi is smooth, the lesions will naturally be easier to eliminate."

"A regular schedule is essential, and staying up late is strictly prohibited. Staying up late damages the liver and depletes qi, directly hindering the circulation of qi in the liver and gallbladder, making chest congestion even more stubborn."

"Maintain an early bedtime and early rise, take moderate walks to relax the chest and diaphragm, and help the medicine penetrate more effectively."

"Come back for a follow-up appointment after you finish the seven doses."

"Let Chairman Zhang adjust the prescription ratio slightly based on the dissipation of phlegm and dampness and the smooth flow of qi in your body. This will gradually strengthen your body's foundation, eradicate the root cause, and prevent future recurrence."

The root cause of the problem has been found, and Chairman Zhang will have no problem with the subsequent treatment.

Chen Ping couldn't stay in the provincial capital for that long, so the patient had to go to Chairman Zhang for a follow-up appointment.

The patient held the prescription, his hands trembling slightly, his eyes filled with ecstasy and gratitude.

After three years of seeking medical help in vain, with countless renowned doctors at a loss, the fear and despair that had been building up in his heart vanished completely at this moment.

For three whole years, he was tormented by a strange sense of impending death every day.

I visited major hospitals throughout the province and city, spending countless hours and money, only to receive the same answer: "No abnormalities, nothing can be found, there is no cure." I was almost ready to give up hope of recovery.

I never expected that in just over ten minutes today, this young doctor in front of me could see through the root of the disease, determine the treatment method, and prescribe a good remedy.

"Thank you, Dr. Chen! Thank you so much! You've saved me from this heartache I've had for the past three years!"

The patient bowed repeatedly to express his gratitude, almost kneeling before Chen Ping.

Chen Ping smiled and waved his hand, "No need to be so polite. Treating the sick and saving lives is a doctor's duty. Just strictly follow the doctor's orders for medication and recuperation, and attend follow-up appointments on time."

"Okay, I've got it..." The patient took the prescription and went to get the medicine.

The consultation room fell silent.

Chairman Zhang stood there, stunned for a long time, his heart filled with shock like a raging storm.

He has been in charge of the provincial TCM association for many years and has been deeply involved in clinical practice and academics for decades. He has met countless national TCM masters, senior professors and industry leaders, but he has never met such a young doctor with such superb medical skills.

Recalling the morning's symposium, when he and the other directors looked down on Chen Ping because of his background in a township health center, questioned his abilities, and even hesitated to give him a regular association position, Chairman Zhang felt ashamed and remorseful.