Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 54: Chapter 29 What is a Great Doctor of the Masses_2

Hu Yihai wasn’t completely foolish.

However, she was quite curious as to what reasons he had used to bewitch so many people into putting aside their pride to testify on his behalf.

Being curious, Gu Changsheng thus asked aloud, “According to Chief Hu’s intentions, how should Changsheng act then?”

Seeing this, a smile appeared on Hu Yihai’s face, and he gestured around at the audience, “Hu is but humble, serving as the head of the Liuzhou Medical Guild, and only asks that Madam follow Elder Gu’s wishes by handing over the medical texts. Hu’s humble self will ensure the texts are published and distributed to doctors all over.”

“Hmm, that approach isn’t bad.” Gu Changsheng nodded, and let you publish it?

The content of those publications would be unrecognizable, Gu Changsheng scoffed silently, before continuing with an unchanged expression, “Since Chief Hu has already made his statement, and everyone here can testify, Changsheng naturally cannot ignore my grandfather’s intentions. However, Changsheng has a modest request, I wonder if you could possibly listen to it?”

Seeing her seemingly compliant with Elder Gu’s wishes, everyone showed a smile and nodded, indicating their willingness to learn more.

“Changsheng is unskilled, and with my grandfather’s great virtue, I am willing to offer up the medical texts. I wonder if you might be willing to share some of your exclusive medical practices with Changsheng too. No need for all, just one or two would suffice,” Gu Changsheng said, her face serious as she scrutinized the crowd, the intent clear in her eyes.

Hu Yihai was startled, what did Gu Changsheng mean by this?

The people seated below began to think, if she had asked for all, they would certainly refuse without hesitation, but since it was only one or two, it was hard for them to outright refuse, especially since they learned someone else’s life-sustaining family art, it wouldn’t be too hard to part with just one or two.

Only those who knew specialized proprietary medical arts, such as those skilled in setting bones or treating external injuries, showed obvious hesitation on their faces.

The seated individuals began whispering among one another, for, after all, many people are kindhearted; the malevolently minded were only a minority.

Hu Yihai watched the bustling conversation below and felt an inexplicable jolt in his heart. He too coveted the Gu Family’s medical arts, but at this moment, the medical text in Gu Changsheng’s hands could only end up in his own hands, and he would not allow her to bargain with others.

“Madam’s words are fundamentally faultless, but they somewhat tarnish Elder Gu’s medical ethics. Such actions may lead to public criticism. Besides, Madam does not understand medical skills; acquiring others’ arts would probably be futile,” he said.

Gu Changsheng had been watching the reaction of the people below, and upon hearing Hu Yihai’s statement, she turned around innocently, “Doctor Hu, who told you that Changsheng doesn’t understand medical skills?”

Hu Yihai was startled, not expecting her to respond with that.

Gu Changsheng didn’t bother with him further, looking at the crowd and speaking out loud, “Have you all thought it over?”

The people below whispered among themselves again before gradually some began to stand and speak up, “Madam’s request is by no means excessive, it’s just one or two, Yuan is willing to share.”

“That’s right, there are no free benefits in this world, I, Old Liu, also don’t want to take advantage inexpensively, I agree to Madam’s proposal,”

“My family agrees as well…”

“That’s right…”

Gu Changsheng nodded in satisfaction, turning to look at Hu Yihai whose face had turned grim, she shook her head and reassuringly spoke softly, “Chief Hu, Changsheng will comply with your wish, and the day after tomorrow, I will entrust the medical texts into your hands.”

The slight tremor on Hu Yihai’s facial hair betrayed his bewilderment, but Gu Changsheng no longer regarded him. Instead, she adjusted her clothing and stood up, her voice clear and every word distinct, “My grandfather’s medical ethics are as clear as the sun and the moon’s witness, Changsheng is unskilled, but willing to follow his wishes.”

The audience looked up at the solemn woman standing before them, seeing her serious face and clear, resolute eyes, a far cry from her casual posture seated in the chair earlier.

“Since my grandfather harbored the will to benefit all doctors, Changsheng is determined to do the same. Do you know, what it is to be a Great Doctor of the Masses?”

The crowd was perplexed, but they all became somber, only Hu Yihai’s expression fluctuated continually, yet he couldn’t speak up to interrupt.

The woman in front of them now seemed to be standing high above, surveying all life, involuntarily instilling a trace of timidity in him.

This was the demeanor of a superior!

At that thought, Hu Yihai’s heart jerked; he had ignored that even if she wasn’t much, she was once a noblewoman of a powerful family!

If Gu Changsheng knew his thoughts at that moment, she would certainly scoff, to hell with being a noblewoman, she was formerly a Major General, who had trained vigorously in a past life!

“Please, Madam, enlighten us,” Elder Xu looked around and spoke up on behalf of everyone.

Gu Changsheng looked at the crowd and started speaking distinctly, enunciating each word, “Any true doctor treating illnesses must focus their mind and heart, be free of desires, initially cultivate a profound compassion, swearing to universally save all sentient beings from suffering. When those in dire affliction seek help, one must not inquire about their status — whether rich or poor, young or beautiful, enemies or friends, native or foreign, ignorant or enlightened. Treat them all equally, as if they were dear family. Do not look ahead or behind, do not fret over fortune or danger, cherish life, see another’s distress as your own, deeply moved, not avoiding, through cold or heat, hunger or exhaustion, wholeheartedly rushing to aid, without showing any effort or trace. This is how one becomes a Great Doctor of the Masses!”

Analysis of the response in the audience shifted from sparse to deeply moved!

Even Uncle Song opened his mouth wide, looking at Gu Changsheng in disbelief.

This was his first time truly facing Gu Changsheng, yet he felt she was so near yet so far, almost unrecognizable…

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng knew what had been said was almost enough, the foundation had also been laid, and she finally stated, “Changsheng, upholding my grandfather’s will, will reopen the Gu Family Medical Hall in three days. From the reopening, the Gu Family Medical Hall will offer seven days of charitable clinics. The prescriptions from my hand can be taken by everyone seated here to review and copy. Except for the exclusive secrets of Yan’s, which must be selectively imparted, I will strive throughout my life to perfect the medical texts left by my grandfather, and generously teach them to benefit countless doctors worldwide!”

After Gu Changsheng finished, she paid no attention to the crowd’s reaction, turned, and left her seat. As she passed the stunned Hu Yihai, she paused slightly, mumbling, “As the saying goes, a tiny miss is as good as a mile, Chief Hu, what you seek may not be obtained alone, but what Changsheng offers is certainly tenfold that. Think carefully, and do not weave your own trap.”