Chapter 730: Another Invitation

Chapter 730: Chapter 730: Another Invitation

Li Xu rotated the flower pot slightly to give everyone a clearer view. "Take a closer look at this flower. When it blooms, doesn’t it present an image of expanding outward, stretching, and bursting with life?"

The crowd nodded in unison. Wealth and prosperity blossoming—wasn’t that the exact image of an outward bloom?

"Exactly. The human body works the same way," Li Xu said with a smile. "People with abundant Yang Qi and unblocked blood flow tend to be cheerful, talkative, and quick to laugh. On the other hand, those lacking Yang Qi or suffering from stagnant blood flow often have gloomy complexions, harbor constant worries, and sigh a lot. It is just like a flower.

"Therefore, for those who are naturally cheerful and relaxed, their Qi and blood can smoothly rise to their heads and faces. Their complexion appears healthy, rosy, and glowing—just like a blooming flower—which naturally makes them look attractive. But those who constantly frown and worry suffer from stagnant Qi and blood, often leading to a sallow complexion or breakouts.

"The medical principles behind the body’s Qi and blood circulation, as well as how emotions cause illness, are all hidden within a single flower."

Li Xu put down the pot and elaborated further. "This doesn’t just apply to plants; the same goes for changes in the weather. For example, on a cloudy day with dense, dark clouds and low air pressure, our bodies sense that oppressiveness, and we might feel a tightness in our chests. But if a sudden gust of wind blows the clouds away, letting the sun shine through, our mood instantly lifts, and even our breathing feels easier.

"This is also a medical principle: the harmony between humanity and nature.

"Because of this, floral medicinal herbs like roses, peonies, and silk tree flowers aren’t just pretty to look at. They are excellent remedies for treating liver Qi stagnation and clearing pent-up frustration in the chest. Drinking a cup of rose tea is like a fresh breeze blowing through a depressed mind, parting the clouds to reveal the sun.

"Of course," Li Xu added, "the specific effects of a flower depend on its own four natures and five flavors. For instance, Chrysanthemum is on the cooler side and can calm the liver and clear the eyes, while Red Flower is pungent and warm, promoting blood circulation and unblocking menstruation. You can’t generalize them.

"The four natures and five flavors, along with their ascending, descending, floating, and sinking properties—these are the true essence of traditional Chinese medicine. They are the fundamental strategies we use to deploy our remedies..."

"Holy shit..."

"That was explained so beautifully. It’s absolutely brilliant."

"I think Senior Li Xu is a much better lecturer than the old professors at our school. His examples are so vivid and easy to understand."

"Exactly! A lot of this is actually in the textbooks. It’s not that we didn’t memorize it, but we never thought to connect the dots before."

Below the podium, the students’ reactions were overwhelmingly enthusiastic. As they listened, they couldn’t help but excitedly whisper among themselves.

Li Xu’s lecture was not a condescending dispensation of knowledge. Instead, it was an incredibly brilliant prompt and guidance. Just as some students had remarked, it wasn’t that they lacked theoretical knowledge; rather, their ways of thinking had been confined. They simply hadn’t realized things could be interpreted this way. With just a gentle nudge, Li Xu gave them an immediate sense of absolute clarity, like clouds parting to reveal the sun.

They marveled, "So it can be understood like this. So that’s what that line in the ancient texts actually means!"

Because of this, the students listened with growing fascination, hungrily absorbing every word.

"I wonder if Senior Li Xu has a girlfriend? He’s so outstanding, even my heart is fluttering." In the front row, a few bold girls lowered their voices, gossiping with stars in their eyes.

"Right? Not only are his medical skills superb, but he’s also so charismatic when he teaches. He’s simply too handsome."

"Ugh, if my boyfriend were even half as knowledgeable and had half the aura of Senior Li Xu, I’d willingly wear black silk stockings to wash his feet every night..."

At the back of the room, Director Liang couldn’t help but marvel to Dean Ai once again. "It’s simple and easy to understand, yet every word is a gem. He used everyday common sense to explain all sorts of dry theories. Li Xu has truly grasped the various principles of traditional Chinese medicine. He has completely absorbed medical theory and turned it into his own instinct. It really is a massive loss for our medical college that someone with this kind of teaching talent isn’t staying to be a professor."

"Yes, you’re right," Dean Ai replied, his eyes burning brightly as he looked at Li Xu on the stage. He made a decision on the spot. "In my opinion, the scale of today’s class is too small. We should have Li Xu give a massive public lecture to all the students in the school—no, including all the young faculty members as well."

"I completely agree," Director Liang said, nodding vigorously.

Previously, although Director Liang thought highly of Li Xu, he still harbored a trace of apprehension. Given that Li Xu was still young and hadn’t been out of school for many years, Liang feared he wouldn’t be able to command the respect of those arrogant master’s and doctoral students. That was exactly why he had specifically organized this small-scale seminar of just a few dozen people.

But now, it seemed his worries had been completely unnecessary. Based on the knowledge and crowd-control abilities Li Xu displayed today, even if he were placed in a massive auditorium with thousands of people, he would absolutely handle it with ease and captivate the entire audience!

Before anyone realized it, the entire morning had flown by in a blur of brilliant explanations and interactions. This salon-style academic lecture didn’t have any designated break times. The audience was so mesmerized that no one wanted to leave their seats. Even those who desperately needed to use the restroom tiptoed out and rushed right back.

Li Xu himself only went to the restroom once during the session. After a quick sip of water, he immediately returned to answer the students’ various clinical questions. He lectured straight until twelve noon, when the bell finally rang outside the seminar room. Many students were still left wanting more.

"Alright, that concludes our discussion for today." Li Xu closed his laptop and unplugged his flash drive. "The knowledge within traditional Chinese medicine is as vast as the ocean. What I’ve shared today is just a superficial glimpse into my personal experiences struggling in the clinical field. I hope it can provide even a tiny bit of inspiration and help on your future medical journeys. Thank you all!"

CLAP CLAP CLAP!

Thunderous applause erupted in the seminar room. This time, there was no perfunctoriness or disdain—only heartfelt admiration. The originally arrogant master’s and doctoral students looked at the senior standing at the podium, who was roughly their own age, with nothing but pure reverence in their eyes. The principle that "the master becomes the teacher" was vividly demonstrated in the medical circle, a field where hardcore skills did all the talking.

Dean Ai Rong and Director Liang also stood up, leading the applause.

"Li Xu, you’ve worked hard today. That was a spectacular lecture." After the session ended, Director Liang walked up to the podium and shook Li Xu’s hand. "Come on, I booked a private room in the cafeteria for lunch. We’ll eat and chat. Dean Ai is here too, so we must have a few good drinks today."

The atmosphere at the dinner table was harmonious. During the meal, Director Liang couldn’t wait to extend an olive branch. "Xiao Li, your class today completely stunned us old folks. Dean Ai and I discussed it, and we feel that a small-scale seminar like this is a waste of your talents. We want to formally invite you to serve as a guest professor at Feng City Medical College. We’d love for you to host a few large-scale public lectures for all the students and young faculty members, specifically covering your ’TCM Clinical Thinking and the Four Seasons and Five Elements.’

"As for the compensation and benefits, rest assured, we will absolutely offer you the highest standard."

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PS: Thank you to ’A Cloud in the Sky’ for the 233 coin tip.