Chapter 701: Chapter 701
"This time, you have severely damaged Korean Medicine, which is undoubtedly a great opportunity to rejuvenate Chinese Medicine," said Zhou Shixin. "I would like to request Mr. Ding's help in this revival effort!"
Ding Fan reflected for a moment.
His initial motive for stepping forward to challenge Korean Medicine was simply to teach these arrogants a lesson and make a statement for the Huaxia Group.
Honestly, Ding Fan hadn't considered doing anything for the cause of Chinese Medicine. However, seeing the sincere expressions of Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu, he found it difficult to refuse.
"If there's anything I can do, I'd be willing to help," he said.
Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu were overjoyed to hear Ding Fan's agreement.
Ding Fan's medical skills had fully revealed themselves in the previous competition. In terms of medical skills alone, he was certainly superior to both Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu. Having such a new force willing to fight for Chinese Medicine was indeed a stroke of luck for it!
"Ding Fan, I have an audacious request," Zhou Shixin said. "I'd like to borrow the set of mother-and-child bronze figures you've just won. These figures are a treasure of Chinese Medicine, left by our predecessors. I want to display them and once again showcase the elegance of Huaxia Country's Chinese Medicine. However, we won't use them for free—the necessary expenses will be covered by us…"
Such national treasures were not so readily available for use. Zhou Shixin, not wanting Ding Fan to think he was taking advantage, quickly mentioned the matter of the rental fee.
But before Zhou Shixin could finish, Ding Fan smiled lightly. "Since these figures are a treasure of Chinese Medicine, I will them to the Chinese Medicine Association. They will be more useful there than with me…"
Hu Jin at his side was startled. The set of mother-and-child bronze figures was worth a fortune; conservatively speaking, even a hundred million might not be enough to acquire them, yet Ding Fan was ready to them.
While Hu Jin was astonished, Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu exchanged glances.
The mother-and-child bronze figures had long been legendary in the Chinese Medicine community, and their emergence would inevitably cause a sensation.
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"Ding Fan, just being able to rent them for the exhibition would have been an enormous favor," said Zhou Shixin. "Donating them is really too precious..."
"Kid, these are treasures. You should keep them. Just renting them to Lao Zhou for the exhibition will do," added Zhong Wu, chiming in.
Seeing the two elders react this way, Ding Fan's fondness for them grew.
In the face of such a peerless treasure, they were neither eager to accept it nor self-serving, but instead considered his interests; they indeed possessed the demeanor of elders.
"Elders, no need to persuade me. I have already decided, so let it be settled. Tomorrow, I will send someone to deliver the mother-and-child bronze figures to the Chinese Medicine Association…" Ding Fan explained.
To Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu, the bronze figures might be treasures, but to Ding Fan, they were essentially insignificant.
All the secrets contained within had already been extracted by Ding Fan, reducing the figures to mere bronze statues. Keeping them on his own would serve no purpose, whereas donating them to the Chinese Medicine Association would at least include some sentiment.
Ding Fan spent little time at the Huaxia Group, and in the future, he would undoubtedly need the Chinese Medicine Association's help. From this perspective, his gesture also secured a favor for the Huaxia Group from the Association.
Should the Huaxia Group face difficulties in the future, the Chinese Medicine Association would likely lend a hand.
Zhou Shixin and Elder Zhong Wu praised Ding Fan's resolute decision.
In Huaxia Country, since ancient times, gentlemen have regarded wealth as mere dirt, yet very few have truly lived up to this ideal. Ding Fan's broad-mindedness earned him even greater admiration from Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu.
"Ding Fan, how did you know the correct way to activate the mother-and-child bronze figures?" As the conversation flowed and they became more familiar with one another, Zhong Wu raised the question.
Zhou Shixin also looked at Ding Fan.
Though ancient medical books did mention these bronze figures, they never divulged the correct method to activate them. Otherwise, why wouldn't Li Duohao have opened them despite possessing the treasure for decades?
With a light smile, Ding Fan said, "In my early years, I happened to obtain a medical book written by the great Li Shizhen. It had an extensive introduction to acupoints, and it was based on those points that I learned how to activate the mother-and-child bronze figures."
After pondering for a moment, Zhong Wu said, "The medical books written by Li Shizhen are only one or two, with the Compendium of Materia Medica being the most famous. But I was unaware that he had written a book about acupoints..."
"What I obtained is a unique copy written by Li Shizhen, likely the only one of its kind under Heaven," Ding Fan said.
Naturally, the medical book Ding Fan referred to was the one he had acquired from within the bronze figures.
In fact, the reason Ding Fan knew how to open the bronze figures was because of his cultivation experience and the records in Ning Luoxi's "Mystical Medical True Scriptures," along with the application of his Divine Sense—that's how he uncovered the correct method to activate the figures.
Now, the reason Ding Fan claimed he had figured it out based on a unique medical book left by Li Shizhen was simply because it was an easier explanation to offer.
"Ding Fan, no wonder your medical skills are so exceptional despite your young age," said Zhong Wu, realizing this and nodding as if it all suddenly made sense.
Zhou Shixin added, "Li Shizhen was a prodigy in the medical field, appearing only once in several centuries. To obtain a unique medical book written by him is indeed a tremendous stroke of luck."
For a time, both of them envied Ding Fan's remarkable fortune.
"Later on, I will transcribe a copy of the medical book and send it to the Chinese Medicine Society," Ding Fan offered.
"What?! You mean to give a copy to the Chinese Medicine Association?" Zhong Wu's eyes widened in shock.
In Chinese Medicine, there are numerous branches and lineages, each with their own expertise. Typically, such familial medical texts are passed down within the family's lineage.
Generally speaking, it means that techniques are passed down to males, not females, and to family members, not outsiders...
That's exactly why, after a hundred years of war and strife, traditional Chinese medicine slowly declined, and many advanced medical techniques have already been lost.
And now, Ding Fan was actually saying that he would Li Shizhen's unique medical book to the Chinese Medicine Association.
This was simply more valuable than donating ten pairs of mother-and-son bronze figures.
Those bronze figures could only remind future generations of the past glory of traditional Chinese medicine, but this medical book could genuinely improve the level and skills of medical practitioners.
From this point alone, one could understand just how significant Ding Fan's gift was.
"Ding Fan, are you sure you want to Li Shizhen's unique medical book to the Chinese Medicine Association?" At this moment, Zhou Shixin stood up directly.
At over sixty years of age, Zhou Shixin was extremely prudent in his actions. It was truly rare for anything to get such a reaction from him.
Ding Fan nodded. "Today's battle with Korean medicine has made me reflect a great deal. We in traditional Chinese medicine keep our medical knowledge a secret within our own schools and families... Whereas if you look at Korean medicine, they discuss and learn from each other... If traditional Chinese medicine continues to be self-concealing to this extent, it's only a matter of time before we are surpassed by Korean medicine."
After listening to Ding Fan, Zhou Shixin seemed to have an epiphany and nodded in agreement.
"I didn't expect, Ding Fan, at such a young age, you would have such far-sighted thoughts. I, Zhou Shixin, am no match for you..."
As Zhou Shixin spoke, he actually brought his hands together in a gesture of respect and bowed to Ding Fan.
Ding Fan also stood up and returned the gesture.
"Elder Zhou, you've really scored today, not only getting the mother-and-son bronze figures but now also acquiring the medical heritage of the divine doctor Li Shizhen... However, Elder Zhou, you can't always take advantage of the younger generation. You should also make a contribution," said Elder Zhong Wuer, laughing on the side.
Zhou Shixin seemed a bit troubled as he spoke. "Ding Fan, after all, is the big boss of a multi-billion dollar company and has no lack of wealth. His medical expertise is top-notch too, defeating Korean medicine and invigorating traditional Chinese medicine. With that said, I don't have anything I can give Ding Fan..."
Ding Fan smiled and interjected. "Why must there be any repayment? I'm not doing this for that."
"But Ding Fan, you must let Elder Zhou do something for you; otherwise, he won't be able to sleep at night," Elder Zhong Wuer said with a laugh.
Then, as if struck by a thought, Zhou Shixin suddenly said, "Ding Fan, how about you take an honorary position as vice-chairman of the Chinese Medicine Association?"
When Zhou Shixin said this, he seemed embarrassed. "Actually, with your medical expertise, there is no reason you couldn't be the chairman... It's just that, as you know, the Chinese Medicine Association is a government-affiliated organization, and the assignment of positions is somewhat complicated. Otherwise, you could take the lead, and I would be your deputy..."
Hu Jin and Qin Manshu, who were listening to Zhou Shixin's words, were both extremely shocked.
After all, it was difficult for many renowned doctors to join the Chinese Medicine Association, yet Zhou Shixin was offering Ding Fan a vice-chairman position just like that...
Ding Fan was also taken aback. "Thank you for the honor, Elder Zhou, but I usually don't have much time..."
Hu Jin, listening to Ding Fan's response, was exasperated.
Positions that others were dying to obtain, Ding Fan didn't seem to want at all. It was hard to understand what this Demon King of Chaos was thinking.
"You shouldn't refuse this opportunity, Ding Fan. You don't have to attend every day as vice-chairman. At most, you would need to go two or three times a year. Just having your name on the list is enough. You've just defeated Korean medicine, and just by having your name there, it would be of great use," Elder Zhong Wuer said.
Zhou Shixin also nodded. "That's right, there's not much to do usually. Just by taking this role, you would greatly inspire the traditional Chinese medicine community..."
Ding Fan glanced at Qin Manshu, who had not spoken a word the entire time.
Qin Manshu gave Ding Fan a slight nod.
After pondering for a moment, Ding Fan eventually nodded. "Alright then."
"That's the spirit," said Elder Zhong Wuer cheerfully.
Ding Fan agreed to take the vice-chairman position considering the future development of the Huaxia Group.
After all, the Huaxia Group was built upon the foundation of medical pharmaceuticals. At least some assistance from the Chinese Medicine Association was essential. This was the reason Ding Fan agreed.
With this, all matters had finally come to a close.
To celebrate Ding Fan's great victory, Hu Jin suggested that everyone go out and celebrate properly.
Ding Fan had no objections. After all, it was rare for everyone to get together .
Elder Zhou and Elder Zhong Wuer were also invited. This time, Ding Fan's victory was not just his own; he also represented the triumph of traditional Chinese medicine.
Korean medicine had been extremely arrogant, and if not for Ding Fan turning the tide, today it would have trampled underfoot not only traditional Chinese medicine but also its rightful place...
One could say that Ding Fan was the hero of traditional Chinese medicine.
Therefore, the two were also happy to participate and celebrate the victory of the young hero of traditional Chinese medicine, Ding Fan...
The meal was extremely enjoyable, and Ding Fan was rarely so happy...