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

After the media meeting, public opinion clearly favored Chen Yang and Kyoto International Medical Center.

Domestic mainstream media reported on this with titles such as "There is a glimmer of hope for Traditional Chinese Medicine to overcome the world's difficult problems" and "President Han Xing has made positive progress in treatment in China", which also caused quite a stir internationally.

However, Choi Sung-min and the other two did not give up because of the failure of the media meeting. Their private activities became more frequent.

Late that night, Jiang Mingxu avoided everyone and answered an overseas call in his room.

"Master Jiang, what's the situation?" There was a low and majestic voice on the other end of the phone. It came from a very influential figure in Country H, who had close ties with the Hanxing Group and traditional Korean medicine.

"Vice President, the situation...is not good."

Jiang Mingxu lowered his voice and spoke in a heavy tone, "Chen Yang is indeed an extraordinary person. Under his treatment, Chairman Li Hongming's condition has indeed shown signs of stability and improvement that we have never achieved. If this continues, I'm afraid..."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, and the voice grew even colder. "We absolutely cannot let him succeed! Li Hongming controls the group's core technology and future strategic direction. If he is cured by traditional Chinese medicine, especially in China, it will be a huge blow to our country's reputation, the status of Korean medicine, and even to the balance of power at certain levels! You must find a way!"

"But... Li Zairong now trusts him completely, so it's difficult for us to directly intervene in the treatment." Jiang Mingxu said in embarrassment.

“It doesn’t necessarily have to be direct intervention.

The other party's voice was tinged with malice. "Treatment always has its twists and turns, especially with a terminal illness like this. Seize any opportunity, magnify doubts, create disputes... Or, start with the people around him. I heard there's a guy named Wen Haodong on his team who has a rather impulsive personality? And another guy named Xun Jiahong, who's his right-hand man?"

Jiang Mingxu's eyes flashed: "I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Mingxu paced in the room for a long time. Finally, a sinister plan slowly took shape in his mind.

At the same time, in Chen Yang's office, Xun Jiahong was reporting some abnormal situations to Chen Yang.

"Master, I've noticed these past few days that the young assistant Choi Sung-min and his team brought with them seems to be constantly trying to get closer to our pharmacy and decoction room, intentionally or unintentionally. Although I haven't caught any concrete evidence, it doesn't feel right."

Wen Haodong got furious when he heard this: "Damn it, these little Koreans really have bad intentions! Want to cause trouble? I'm going to catch them right now!"

"Second brother!"

Chen Yang stopped Wen Haodong and said, "Don't be impulsive. If you alert the enemy, you will only give them something to criticize."

Chen Yang pondered for a moment and said to Xun Jiahong, "Strengthen the management of the pharmacy and decoction room. At least two people must be present at all stages. Video surveillance is required to ensure that there are no blind spots. Samples of every medicine used for Li Hongming, from storage, collection, decoction to administration, must be kept for future reference."

Now Chen Yang felt more and more the importance of Wen Xiuping's reminder.

When it comes to the struggle for power and profit, many things cannot be viewed with common sense, and the other party is not incapable of taking risks.

If they really get caught, they can just push a temporary worker or a small-time scoundrel to take the blame.

"Yes, Master." Xun Jiahong nodded in response.

Chen Yang looked at Wen Haodong again and said, "Haodong, you'll have to work hard these few days. Besides taking care of Li Hongming's acupuncture, you should also pay more attention to the movements of those three old guys and their assistants. But remember, just keep an eye on them. Don't get into a conflict without solid evidence."

Although Wen Haodong was unwilling, he still responded, "I understand, Master."

Chen Yang rubbed his forehead and couldn't help sighing: "The tree wants to be still, but the wind does not stop. Since they don't want to live in peace, then we will play with them. It just so happens that President Li's treatment has reached the next critical stage and requires a special medicine..."

To be honest, this is what Chen Yang hates the most, but it is unavoidable.

With Li Hongming's condition initially stabilizing, Chen Yang decided to initiate the second phase of his treatment plan: "replenishing essence and marrow, resolving phlegm and removing blood stasis." This meant that the "Marrow Nourishing and Bone Transforming Formula" would officially become the main prescription.

However, on the eve of taking the medicine, Chen Yang discovered a problem.

The "hundred-year-old pangolin scales", one of the main ingredients in the prescription, did not meet his requirements in stock.

Pangolin scales are extremely effective in promoting blood circulation, unblocking meridians, and clearing away wind and unblocking collaterals. They are an important medicine for tackling tough problems and dispersing stagnation, but their efficacy is closely related to the year, place of origin, and processing technology.

What Chen Yang needs is the best quality medicine produced in the deep mountains of Lingnan, at least a hundred years old, and quenched with vinegar using the ancient method of sand scalding, so as to ensure that the medicinal power is mellow without damaging the vital energy.

"The batch we have in the warehouse is not old enough and the cooking temperature is a little low. It is fine for common ailments, but it is not strong enough for a serious illness like President Li's, and it may be too dry."

After checking the medicinal materials, Gao Anliang said to Chen Yang.

"What should we do? This medicine is crucial." Wen Haodong said.

Xun Jiahong pondered and said, "Pangolin scales of this quality are indeed rare nowadays. I'll contact several major medicinal material suppliers to see if they have any in stock."

Soon, the news came back that several suppliers either had no inventory that was more than a hundred years old, or the quality was not as good as what the center had.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Choi Sung-min got the news from somewhere and took the initiative to find Lee Jae-young.

"Vice President Li, I heard that Director Chen encountered some problems in his treatment? Is he missing a key medicinal ingredient?" Choi Sung-min asked with pretended concern.

Li Jae-young was anxious about this matter, and when he saw Choi Sung-min asking about it, he told the truth.

Upon hearing this, Cui Chengmin's eyes flickered with a subtle hint of joy. He stroked his beard and spoke slowly, "What a coincidence! Among the medicinal herbs we brought with us this time, we happened to have a box of our ancestral 'Hundred-Year Blood Armor'. It's found deep in the Diamond Mountains of our H Country. It's not easy to collect, and even more laborious to prepare. Its quality is absolutely superb, and its medicinal effects far surpass those of ordinary pangolin scales."

Li Zairong was stunned for a moment, then a glimmer of hope arose: "Master Cui means..."

"The president's condition is serious, so we won't be stingy with even a single herb."

Choi Sung-min said with a righteous look, "As long as it helps the president's condition, we are willing to provide this box of 'blood armor' free of charge. However..."

Cui Chengmin changed the subject and said, "However, this medicine is a secret of my sect. It has strong medicinal properties and is used differently from ordinary pangolins. If Director Chen wants to use it, he must prepare and use it according to the method we provide to ensure safety and effectiveness."

Li Zairong hesitated immediately after hearing these words. He didn't understand medicine, but he understood the key point - Choi Sungmin was trying to interfere with or even intervene in the treatment plan under the guise of providing medicinal materials!

He turned his gaze to Chen Yang who came rushing over after hearing the news.