From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 376 - 351: Cholecystitis

Wang Fangtian forced a smile and said, "That’s not what Chen Guanyun said."

"Your old classmate? He has mental issues himself, how can he diagnose others?"

It was obvious that Gao Xinyue was very dominant in this household, and Gao Hongtang said, "Xinyue, don’t hold us up from drinking, go accompany Huiteng; that kid is quite a handful."

Gao Xiaobai brought out the braised hen casserole, helping Xu Chunliang serve a bowl of hen soup.

Gao Hongtang told her to sit down and eat without fussing about.

Wang Fangtian had a drink with Xu Chunliang and asked him how long he planned to stay in the Capital City this time.

Xu Chunliang told him he planned to stay until the tenth of next year.

Gao Hongtang said, "For half a month, you can come over for meals whenever you have the time, just call Grandpa Gao in advance."

Xu Chunliang smiled and agreed.

After a few drinks, Wang Fangtian’s complexion turned a bit off, clutching his stomach and saying, "Excuse me, my cholecystitis is acting up again."

Gao Xiaobai explained, "My uncle has gallstones and chronic cholecystitis; we told him long ago to have surgery, but he just won’t go."

Wang Fangtian took a couple of painkillers, but they didn’t bring any relief. His face turned sallow with pain as he sat on the sofa, letting them carry on drinking while he took a rest. Not long after, he felt frequent and urgent urination and went to the bathroom, but the little chubby boy was inside. Anxiously, Wang Fangtian knocked on the door and finally ran in as his son came out.

Gao Hongtang said, "Fangtian, if it gets worse, maybe you should see a doctor."

Wang Fangtian came out clutching his stomach, waved his hand, and said, "It’s nothing, an old problem, I’ll be fine after a rest."

Xu Chunliang said, "Uncle Wang, how about I take a look?"

Wang Fangtian said, "You?"

Gao Hongtang said, "Why, don’t look down on Chunliang; he’s a direct heir of Huichun Hall."

Wang Fangtian smiled apologetically, "Dad, I didn’t mean that, I’m just embarrassed to be a bother... Oh my..." Today, the pain was exceptionally severe.

Xu Chunliang approached Wang Fangtian, looked at his face, felt his pulse, and then took a needle pouch from his waist.

Gao Xiaobai exchanged glances with her aunt; how does this kid carry acupuncture tools everywhere?

Chronic cholecystitis and gallstones fall under the category of hypochondriac pain in traditional Chinese medicine; the disease location is in the gallbladder and is related to the liver-gallbladder meridian. Yanglingquan is a key acupoint for treating hypochondriac pain. The "Tongxuan Zhizhi Fu" states: "Those under the ribs, puncture Yangling and it will stop."

Xu Chunliang’s approach was to use acupuncture to clear the fire stagnation in the gallbladder meridian, performing the purgative method at Yanglingquan to Yinlingquan.

Yanglingquan, also known as the Meeting of the Sinews, is named so since the acupoint is located in the depression below the knee’s lateral aspect and is as if it’s spring water under a mountain ridge, situated on the yang side.

The anatomical location is at the upper part of the anterolateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression located anteroinferior to the head of the fibula, belonging to the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang.

This point is of earth quality, a five-transport uniting point, capable of relaxing the sinews and activating the collaterals, soothing the liver, and benefiting the gallbladder.

Xu Chunliang had Wang Fangtian lie supine on the sofa, vertically inserting the needle towards the front of the tibia. The fine needle pierced through the skin, penetrated the fat layer, and then encountered the fascia layer.

As the needle tip reached the fascia layer, Wang Fangtian experienced a sharp pain. During the process of the needle tip penetrating the fascia, there was a strong soreness and distension sensation that traveled down the meridian to the ankle joint and extended upwards to the joints of the lower limb, spreading to the anterior superior iliac spine through a series of stimulations and inductions.

Xu Chunliang calmly conducted the needle with the purgative method for three minutes, then further advanced the fine needle downwards, at which point the needle tip entered the intermuscular tissue, triggering a second needle sensation.

Wang Fangtian felt a persistent sensation of soreness and distension, several times stronger than before. He gritted his teeth as the sensation extended down to the whole ankle joint and upwards to the knee joint, even reaching the front and back of his shoulder today, with the severe pain radiating from his right upper abdomen to his shoulder and back completely vanishing.

The effect of Xu Chunliang’s needle was immediate, leaving Wang Fangtian feeling as if he had just awakened from a dream. Seeing Xu Chunliang retract the needle, he realized the pain was completely gone, and he let out a long breath, "It’s miraculous, I’m all better, truly not in any pain at all."

Gao Hongtang smiled with satisfaction, "I told you so, the true heir of Huichun Hall can’t be wrong!"

Xu Chunliang humbly said, "I’ve only learned a bit of my grandfather’s superficial skills."

Gao Hongtang said, "Just one hair of your grandfather’s is enough for most people for a lifetime." He had high praise for his old friend’s medical skills, unaware that Xu Chunliang far surpassed Xu Changshan in medical expertise.

Xu Chunliang asked Wang Fangtian, "Uncle Wang, do you have medical records?" He had learned to keep up with the times, having seen Wang Fangtian’s previous medical records and ultrasound reports. Wang Fangtian had multiple gallstones, the largest reaching 15mm, and according to the hospital’s advice, he should have had surgery long ago.

Wang Fangtian had an inexplicable fear of surgery, though he heard from doctors that avoiding surgery for too long could lead to cancer. Now, he was considering whether to find time to remove the gallbladder.

Xu Chunliang asked about Wang Fangtian’s condition, learning that he had a penchant for alcohol and fatty foods, with a slippery, rapid pulse and thick yellow tongue coating. The condition was attributed to prolonged damp-heat transforming into fire, with gallstones obstructing the bile duct. He should undergo heat-clearing, gallbladder-benefiting, and stone-expelling treatment.

Xu Chunliang asked Gao Xiaobai to bring paper and pen and gave Wang Fangtian a prescription on the spot.

Chaihu 25g, Baishao 45g, Chishao 30g, Zhishi 30g, Curcuma 30g, Huashi 30g, Haisandiesha 30g, Dahuang 30g, Huanglian, Zhizi, Muxiang each 10g, Taoren mud, Gancao each 50g, Chuanniuxi 30g, Ruxiang 3g, Jineijin 10g, ground Cuyuanhu 5g to be taken with hot water, Mangxiao 15g (to be taken separately), Dayejinqiancao 120g.

Boil to extract 600ml, taken two times a day, adjust after three doses based on the condition.

Seeing Xu Chunliang seriously diagnosing and prescribing, Gao Xinyue still felt a bit uneasy. After all, this kid had only graduated from high school and never even attended medical school. Even though he came from a family of medical practitioners, Gao Xiaobai had mentioned what Xu Chunliang used to be like. If her husband followed his prescription, she still felt unsure.

But she had also witnessed Xu Chunliang’s acupuncture process just now; the kid wasn’t completely without skills.

Seeing his son-in-law recovered, Gao Hongtang asked Xu Chunliang to wash his hands and come back to eat.

Wang Fangtian didn’t dare to drink anymore, so he suggested making some soup. Gao Xinyue followed him into the kitchen and whispered, "You’d better go to the hospital tomorrow, just in case."

Wang Fangtian nodded, knowing she still didn’t trust Xu Chunliang, but he had personally experienced the acupuncture just now. Xu Chunliang solved his problem with a single needle. This young man was impressive. He decided to take Xu Chunliang’s medicine first and see how it goes. If there’s no effect, he’ll consider the hospital. He feared surgery and preferred conservative treatment if possible.

Xu Chunliang didn’t stay long and got up to leave at eight thirty. Gao Hong Hall wanted to see him off, but Gao Xiaobai insisted on doing it herself, saying it was cold outside.

After the two young people left, Gao Xinyue said, "Dad, isn’t Xiaoxu the son-in-law my brother approves of?"

Gao Hong Hall said, "Young people’s matters are not ours to meddle with."

Wang Fangtian said, "I think this Xiaoxu is quite good."

"What do you know? He’s just a high school graduate, while Xiaobai is a Shuimu graduate student." Gao Xinyue felt they weren’t a good match; the gap was too big.

The chubby kid ran over excitedly: "Where’s brother?"

Gao Xinyue glared at him: "Go read a book. All you think about is playing all day."

"You’re so annoying!"

"Who are you talking to, kid? Do you need a spanking?"

Gao Xiaobai escorted him downstairs and Xu Chunliang said, "Go back, it’s not safe for a girl to be out so late."

Gao Xiaobai laughed, "The Capital City has great security. I’ll see you to the subway station. There’s an electric bike by the entrance."

"No need, it’s less than six kilometers from where I stay, I usually run at night for exercise."

Gao Xiaobai nodded, "Be careful on your way."

Xu Chunliang waved his hand.

Following Baidu Maps, he ran all the way to the Dongzhou Beijing Office and got a call from Mo Han halfway through.

"Where are you?"

"Watching TV with my grandpa." Xu Chunliang lied smoothly.

"Keep making up stories! I just left Huichun Hall."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Why did you go to Huichun Hall?"

"To play chess with Elder Xu!"

Xu Chunliang said, "You’re not there for the wine, Mo Han. Do you have a crush on me?" Despite joking, he felt there was more to Mo Han’s visit to Huichun Hall—it made him suspect her motives for getting close to his grandpa.

Mo Han said, "Sounds like I might a little."

Xu Chunliang burst into laughter.

Mo Han asked, "Did you see Mei Ru Xue?"

"What’s it to you?" Xu Chunliang was a bit peeved at this point.

Mo Han laughed, "No need to get upset. How about I lend you a hand?"

"Enough. Don’t interfere in my business."

"Afraid I’ll harm you?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Try harming me and see?"

"Biting the hand that feeds you." Mo Han cursed and hung up the phone. Xu Chunliang smiled and thought, "Good intentions? If there’s not another motive, I’ll take your surname."

Xu Chunliang returned to Dongzhou Restaurant and saw Yan Jingsong outside sending someone off. Once the Hongqi car drove away, Yan Jingsong lowered his hand. Seeing Xu Chunliang, he cheerfully said, "Brother, where are you off to in such a good mood?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Went to a friend’s house for dinner."

Yan Jingsong warmly helped him open the door. The Beijing Office was small, and everyone had heard about Xu Chunliang giving Secretary Zhou a massage that morning.

He began to admire Xu Chunliang for getting in touch with a major leader right after arriving in the same place and using the same platform, while he still didn’t have the courage to get close.

Yan Jingsong said casually, "Secretary Zhou came to the party school this time. Will he be staying here?"

Xu Chunliang glanced at him, and Yan Jingsong chuckled, "Just asking."

Xu Chunliang said, "I’m not familiar with him."

Yan Jingsong thought to himself, "Who are you fooling?"

As they walked back, Secretary Zhou and some people approached. Xu Chunliang intended to walk past them, but unexpectedly Secretary Zhou called to him, "Xiaoxu!"

Xu Chunliang had no choice but to smile and greet him, "Secretary Zhou!"

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