The Great Doctor Girl

Sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting a golden glow across the ground. The alley was filled with the familiar aroma of fireworks. I strolled on the road to the Yi Medical Hall, my heart filled with peace and contentment. A stable life, children growing up healthy—this kind of happiness was something I had never dared to dream of.

Suddenly, a "For Sale" sign caught my eye. The once bustling sound therapy parlor next door was about to change hands. Gazing at the slightly dated shopfront, an idea quietly germinated within me. Over the years, Luoshu Yiyitang has established a strong foothold and growing reputation in the neighborhood thanks to its unique blend of Yixue and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Incorporating the neighboring shop would not only improve the medical environment but also provide a platform for teaching and promoting the legacy of Yiyi medicine.

Filled with excitement and anticipation, I hurriedly pushed open the door, not even bothering to take off my coat, and headed straight for the living room. I saw Huang Junze sitting on the sofa, intently flipping through documents. I took a few steps over to him, excitedly gesturing, "Honey, I'm going to Yiyi Hall today. Guess what? The sound therapy room next door is for sale! I'm thinking of buying it and connecting it to Yiyi Hall. With the extra space, I can expand the hall and set up a patient rehabilitation experience area. I can combine Yiyi and sound therapy to explore unique treatment methods and also have a suitable venue to promote Yiyi's culture. What do you think?"

Huang Junze put down the documents, leaned forward, his eyes full of encouragement and support. He pulled me to sit next to him, pulled me into his arms, put his arm around my shoulders and said, "Of course I fully support you. You've poured so much effort into Yiyitang over the years, and everyone can see the achievements you've made. Expanding the scale is a good thing and can help more people." As he spoke, his eyes showed a hint of tenderness and concern, and he gently held my hand. "But you have to promise me not to overwork yourself. You used to be so busy with those difficult cases that you didn't even have time to eat properly. Don't put too much pressure on yourself this time, take your time." He paused slightly, his expression serious and sincere. "Also, don't think about taking risks on business trips all the time. Every time you go out, the children and I are worried and can't sleep well at night. The most important thing is that our family is together and stable."

His words were like a warm current flowing into my heart. My eyes were slightly moist. I held his hand and nodded vigorously. "I promise you, I will pay attention this time and won't let you worry again. With you supporting me behind me, I feel full of courage and I am not afraid of any difficulties."

Huang Junze hugged me tighter, rested his chin lightly on the top of my head, and muttered: "You must do what you say. When you are not at home, the children and I feel that the house is empty. Now I just want to spend more time with you every day, and the children are also looking forward to you spending more time with them." As he said, he kissed me on the forehead, "No matter what you do in the future, you have to think about our family first, okay?" I smiled and agreed, feeling his dependence, my heart full of sweetness and warmth.

I got down to work right away. Over the next few days, I quickly finalized the details, signed the contract, and designed the drawings, and the renovation project quickly began.

In the afternoon, the sun shone warmly on the clinic. I sat in the examination room, brooding over a blueprint. Huang Junze walked in, accompanied by a gentleman wearing gold-rimmed glasses and possessing a refined demeanor. He immediately noticed something was bothering me. He walked over to me, sat down, and gently asked, "What's wrong? Are you still worried about expanding Yiyitang?"

I sighed softly and expressed my concerns. "The contract has been signed, and the functional areas have been roughly divided. But for such a large project, design is a big problem. Good designers are so hard to find."

Huang Junze raised the corner of his mouth into a confident smile. He patted my shoulder and said, "Don't worry about it. Look who I brought with me. This is Lin Yusen, the chief interior designer of Qianyuan Group. He's a well-known figure in the Ancheng design world and has designed many landmark buildings."

My eyes widened in surprise and I blurted out, "Qianyuan Group's projects are all landmarks in the city. You're helping me design this little Yiyi Hall. Isn't this a waste of your talent?"

Huang Junze smiled, pinched my face, and said, "In my heart, Yiyitang is no less important than any other project. This is the place you've poured your heart and soul into, and you must do your best. Also, I specifically emphasized the importance of Yiyitang to him, and he was very interested and wanted to incorporate some new design concepts into this project."

Lin Yusen bowed slightly, a humble and gentle smile on his face, his eyes gleaming with professionalism. He said, "Madam, Mr. Huang has explained to me in detail the philosophy of Yiyitang and your expectations. I have to say, this is a challenging yet extremely attractive project. The integration of Five Elements Feng Shui with modern spatial design, finding a balance between tradition and innovation, is exactly the direction I have been eager to explore. However, I have some personal insights on Feng Shui layout, which I may need to discuss in depth with you to ensure that the design not only meets professional design aesthetics but also meets Feng Shui requirements."

"That's too much trouble!" I quickly spread out the sketch I'd drawn up and began to explain my idea to the designer: "I plan to integrate the space of the adjacent sound therapy room into this, creating a unique place that combines Yixue research, Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment, and teaching."

Lin Yusen nodded slightly, examining the sketch intently. He occasionally offered some professional insights, but also expressed disagreement on the details of the feng shui layout. "Madam, your idea of ​​the five elements zoning is very unique. However, from a professional design perspective, although the east has good lighting, considering the street orientation and the obstruction of surrounding buildings, the lighting in the lecture area may be affected. Perhaps we can adjust the angle or add some lighting equipment to enhance the effect of promoting wood energy."

At this time, Huang Junze walked gently behind me and said softly: "Don't worry about the budget, just go for it, I fully support you. With the best designer in Ancheng, this Yiyitang will definitely be completely renewed." With his solid backing, I felt more confident and had an in-depth discussion with Lin Yusen on the integration of Feng Shui and design.

I took a deep breath, then adhered to and refined my feng shui layout philosophy: "From the perspective of Five Elements Feng Shui, the entire space should create a harmonious aura circulation. The east is associated with wood, the place where vitality sprouts. We have set up the lecture area in the east, leveraging the vitality of wood to inspire students' passion for exploring Yi medicine knowledge, allowing them to have active minds and continuous inspiration during their studies."

"The west is associated with metal, which symbolizes austerity and restraint, making it suitable for preparing and processing medicinal materials." I continued, "In this area, we can install specialized equipment to utilize the metal energy of the west to better preserve the essence of the medicinal materials during preparation and enhance their efficacy."

"The south is associated with fire, which symbolizes brightness and energy." I pointed to the southern portion of the sketch. "This area has ample light. We've designated it as a patient diagnosis and treatment area. We'll use the energy of fire to dispel illness and aid in patient recovery."

"The north is associated with water, and water represents storage." I looked towards the north. "The medicinal material storage area is located in the north. The water vapor in the north allows the medicinal materials to be properly preserved and maintain their optimal quality."

"As for the central location, it belongs to the element of earth. Earth is the mother of all things and carries balance and stability." I emphasized, "We will set up a comprehensive communication hall here so that patients, students, and doctors can communicate and interact here, forming a central hub that gathers energy from all parties."

The designer gently adjusted his glasses, picked up the sketch on the table, and slowly traced the lines with his finger. "Your concept is very profound. I'm thinking that while maintaining the Feng Shui layout, we could incorporate some modern building materials and design techniques to imbue the entire space with both traditional charm and modern comfort and convenience. For example, we could use a new type of wood material with good light transmittance to create the lecture area. This not only reflects the properties of the wood element, but also ensures ample light."

Lin Yusen continued, jotting down key points in a notebook. He then offered some clever space utilization suggestions, such as using clever partition designs to distinguish functional areas while ensuring the flow of qi. "We could use movable carved wooden partitions. They can be flexibly stored when open space is needed, and quickly separated when privacy is desired, without affecting the flow of qi. However, the cost of such partitions might exceed our budget, so we might have to make some trade-offs in other aspects of the renovation."

Huang Junze also actively participated in the discussion, offering unique insights into the rationality and comfort of the spatial layout. "The chairs in the treatment area should be replaced with ergonomic ones so that patients won't feel too tired even after long waits. Furthermore, the aisles should be widened to facilitate wheelchair access." He paused, his eyes lighting up, and added, "I think the entire clinic could be equipped with an AI management system."

Confused, I looked at Huang Junze. He smiled and explained, "This system is quite impressive. First, it enables intelligent scheduling. Based on the number of daily patient appointments, the type of condition, and the doctor's expertise, it rationally assigns attending doctors, greatly improving diagnosis and treatment efficiency. Previously, scheduling was done manually, which was prone to uneven workloads. With this system, we can precisely allocate human resources. However, introducing this system may raise issues with data security and system compatibility, so we need to consider solutions in advance."

Lin Yusen's eyes lit up instantly, and he nodded repeatedly. "Mr. Huang, this suggestion is brilliant! It aligns perfectly with my vision of creating a space that blends intelligence and tradition. If we combine this system with intelligent guidance, patients can access basic information through facial recognition as soon as they enter the office, and be directed directly to the appropriate department. This not only saves patients time but also alleviates the pressure on front desk staff. However, the accuracy of facial recognition systems can be affected by lighting and the patient's condition, so high-quality equipment is essential."

I thought for a moment and continued, "It can also play a significant role in diagnosis. Artificial intelligence can quickly analyze a patient's symptoms, medical history, tongue, pulse, and other data. Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnoses used to rely on the physician's experience and were highly subjective. With AI assistance, we can provide more objective diagnostic references and avoid misdiagnoses caused by physician fatigue or negligence. However, AI analysis results can only serve as a reference and cannot completely replace the physician's judgment."