Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

After returning to the medical center, Chen Yang went to visit Song Luojun first.

Song Luojun has recovered very well and is now able to be discharged from the hospital.

After Chen Yang examined Song Luojun, Song Luojun also specifically asked about the details of the trip to Seoul.

After listening, the old man patted Chen Yang's shoulder with satisfaction and said, "Well done! You did a great job! You were neither arrogant nor impatient, and you were polite and restrained. You stepped forward at the critical moment, showing the style and responsibility of Chinese doctors. If Li Hongming comes, you must treat him with great care. This is not just a case, but also a matter of national reputation."

"I understand, Mr. Song." Chen Yang responded solemnly.

However, as Gao Anliang expected, the storm did not subside.

Just the day after Chen Yang returned to China, a long-distance phone call from Li Zairong brought about changes.

"Dr. Chen, I'm so sorry!"

Li Zairong's voice was filled with fatigue and apology. "My father's plan to go to Kyoto for treatment...I'm afraid it will have to be postponed for the time being."

Chen Yang frowned slightly: "Is President Li's condition recurring?"

"That's not the case. Thanks to your first aid, my father is currently in a stable condition."

Lee Jae-young explained, "It's just that... several leading figures in the Korean medicine community in the country have come together and, citing the 'dignity of national medicine' and 'collective wisdom,' have strongly demanded that Korean medicine be given another chance."

"They formed a team of experts and insisted on conducting another comprehensive consultation for my father and proposing a new treatment plan... Some elders within the family and the group also put a lot of pressure on him."

Chen Yang understood instantly that the Korean medical community was unwilling to accept defeat and had mobilized all its strength, even using national sentiment and commercial political means, in an attempt to make a last-ditch effort.

"Understandable."

Chen Yang's tone remained calm. "President Li's status is special, and even a single move can affect the entire body. Since our colleagues in the Korean medical community are confident, let them give it a try. My promise remains valid. If there is any subsequent need, the door of Kyoto International Medical Center is always open."

"Thank you for your understanding, Dr. Chen!"

Li Zairong said gratefully, "Please believe me, this isn't my personal wish, nor does it mean I don't trust your medical skills. It's just... well, the situation is complicated. If their plan fails, I will go against everyone's opinion and send my father to Kyoto immediately!"

"I can understand."

Chen Yang said: "But there are some things I want to say in advance."

"Dr. Chen, please speak." Li Zairong said.

"In Mr. Li's case, if the treatment is appropriate, it would be fine. But if the treatment is inappropriate, any situation will cause risks in subsequent treatment."

Chen Yang said: "I can understand the difficulties faced by President Li and Mr. Li, but I also hope that President Li and Mr. Li can understand my difficulties. In case the condition becomes complicated..."

Li Zairong's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. This was also what he feared the most.

"Dr. Chen, I have discussed this matter with my father. If anything happens, we will issue an international statement and bear all the consequences," said Li Zairong.

As expected of the leader of Hanxing Group, he is indeed very courageous.

Li Hongming compromised for the reputation of Korean medicine in their country H and was willing to take the risk. Chen Yang naturally would not take the blame. Li Zairong and his son were also sensible.

"Thank you, President Li." Chen Yang said.

"What's wrong? Is the little Korean doing something weird again?" After Chen Yang hung up the phone, Wen Haodong saw that Chen Yang looked strange, so he came over and asked.

"Well, the Korean medical community in country H has organized a group of experts to consult with Li Hongming again. Our treatment plan has been temporarily shelved." Chen Yang said.

"Damn it! I knew they wouldn't accept this!" Wen Haodong was indignant. "They're not admitting their defeat, and they're even using moral blackmail to try to stop them!"

Xun Jiahong was relatively calm. "That's normal. Li Hongming is very important to them. But, Master, what if they really happen to find a more effective treatment?"

Chen Yang shook his head and said firmly, "The fundamental pathogenesis of FOP lies in the deficiency of liver and kidney essence and blood. This is the crux of the matter."

"If they don't grasp this core issue, any seemingly fancy treatment will be like scratching an itch, and may even worsen the condition. Park Jung-hwan's mistake is a lesson for us. If they don't fundamentally change their thinking, it will be difficult for them to achieve breakthroughs. We can only wait and see."

"If they can find a cure, that's a good thing and nothing for us to worry about."

In the next few days, Country H seemed to deliberately create an atmosphere.

First, several influential H-country media began to "inadvertently" reveal that the condition of Lee Hong-myeong, chairman of Hanxing Group, had shown "surprising improvement", attributed to "a new comprehensive treatment from the master of Korean medicine".

Soon after, posts began to appear on some international social media platforms praising Korean medicine for its "profound foundation" and "breakthroughs in the field of terminal illnesses." The accompanying pictures were often blurry photos that appeared to show Li Hongming in good mental state.

A week later, Jin Minzhe even gave a high-profile video interview to an international medical media.

In the interview, although he did not directly mention Chen Yang and Chinese medicine, his words were full of confidence in Korean medicine.

“…We have always believed that Korean medicine, as an independent and mature medical system, has the wisdom and ability to solve complex diseases.”

"Recently, through the in-depth exploration of traditional theories and their modern and innovative application, we have made significant progress in the treatment of certain major diseases. This fully demonstrates the value and vitality of Korean medicine..."

These remarks, combined with the "improvement" atmosphere created earlier, did attract some attention and discussion internationally.

Many people who are not aware of the situation began to think that perhaps Korean medicine in H country really has its unique features, and the previous mistake was just a mistake made by a certain expert (Park Jung-hwan).

"Shameless! So shameless!"

Wen Haodong looked at Jin Minzhe's smug face on the tablet and nearly dropped it in anger. "This is clearly misleading! They're subverting the concept! Li Hongming was clearly saved by you, Chen Yang, and it was you who came up with the idea for stabilizing his condition. And yet they've just picked it up, rebranded it, and turned it into their 'new treatment'?"

Su Yunxue also frowned, "If they spread the word like this, what if... what if President Li's condition really stabilizes temporarily, wouldn't that allow them to get away with it?"

Xun Jiahong looked at Chen Yang, who had remained silent, and asked, "Master, should we come forward to clarify this?"

Chen Yang put down the medical records in his hand and said calmly: "What are you trying to clarify? Saying that we saved Li Hongming? Where's the evidence?"

"There was no other evidence at the time except for a few people like Lee Jae-young and Park Jung-hwan. Lee Jae-young is now under pressure to remain silent. If we speak out unilaterally, we will only be attacked by the other side, who will accuse us of seeking fame and coveting Li Hongming's case."

After a pause, Chen Yang continued, "What's more, fake things can never be real."

"A treatment plan based on the wrong core may be able to temporarily suppress symptoms with strong medications or specialized techniques, creating the illusion of 'improvement,' but the root cause remains unaddressed. Like an ant hole under a dam, collapse is inevitable. Moreover, this 'improvement' is often accompanied by greater hidden dangers."

"If this disease were so easy to treat, it wouldn't be such a global problem. Park Jung-hwan is a master of Korean medicine after all."