Chapter 50: Transmitting Acupuncture Skills

Seeing Lin Yuexi say this, Lu Cheng became even more worried. “Yuexi, don’t go out at night. It’s not safe…”

Lin Yuexi thought for a moment. Since Lu Cheng knew she was going out at night, if she insisted, it would arouse his suspicion. It was better to put this aside for now. After all, the money she had saved and the money Lu Cheng gave her was enough to buy a place in Beijing.

So she hesitated and said, “Okay, I’ll listen to you. But I still have to go to Bencao Yiyuntang…”

“Alright, go if you want to…” Lu Cheng shook his head helplessly.

But what no one expected was that the next morning, after Lin Yuexi finished giving Lu Cheng acupuncture, President Xiao and Doctor Wang came! They asked about Lu Cheng’s condition, and then President Xiao said to Lin Yuexi, “Comrade Lin! Since you don’t want to work at our hospital, I won’t keep you. But can you teach your acupuncture techniques to our doctors?”

Lin Yuexi was taken aback, a little surprised. But thinking that if she could teach this acupuncture technique to the hospital, it would be a good choice to benefit the public. She nodded and replied, “Okay, President Xiao, you arrange it.”

President Xiao was delighted to hear Lin Yuexi agree. “Then I’ll go arrange it right away…”

Not long after, President Xiao asked Doctor Wang to call Lin Yuexi to his office.

“Comrade Lin Yuexi, you’re willing to teach our hospital this acupuncture technique, so we can’t let you suffer a loss. I discussed it with the hospital’s vice presidents, and we decided to take 5,000 yuan from the hospital’s funds as your tuition fee. What do you think?”

5,000 yuan! That was enough to buy a house in Beijing! It seemed that President Xiao was truly sincere.

Lin Yuexi was truly surprised to hear the reward President Xiao offered. She quickly waved her hands and said, “President Xiao, that’s too much. I’m not teaching acupuncture for money. I just want to help the hospital and benefit more patients.”

President Xiao insisted with a smile, “Comrade Lin, the value of your technique is far more than that. This is your deserved reward. And you know that the hospital’s funds are not abundant, but we still decided to take out this money to show our sincerity and recognition of your technique. Please accept it. It’s a token of our appreciation…”

Seeing President Xiao’s earnest words, Lin Yuexi hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. “Alright then, President Xiao. I’ll accept the money. But I also have a request. I hope that when the hospital promotes acupuncture techniques, it will pay attention to the inheritance and explanation of traditional Chinese medicine theory. Don’t just focus on the superficial forms of the needle techniques. This way, acupuncture can achieve its full potential.”

President Xiao quickly replied, “Comrade Lin, please rest assured, we will definitely do it according to your requirements. We will fully cooperate with you in the teaching arrangements. Just let us know if you have any needs.”

Lin Yuexi nodded slightly, and she began to think about the details of the teaching plan.

Back in the ward, Lu Cheng saw her lost in thought and asked what was going on. Lin Yuexi told him everything that had happened.

A glimmer of relief flashed in Lu Cheng’s eyes. “Yuexi, you did the right thing. This way, you can help others and your medical skills can be passed down. It’s a good thing.”

In the following days, Lin Yuexi began preparing for the acupuncture teaching. She carefully organized her years of accumulated acupuncture experience, from the basic human meridians and acupoints to the corresponding needle techniques for various diseases, and recorded them in detail, compiling a simple but practical acupuncture tutorial.

The hospital also actively cooperated, selecting three young doctors with potential and a passion for acupuncture as students.

On the first day of teaching, Lin Yuexi gathered the three students in a quiet ward. This would become their place of enlightenment in learning the art of acupuncture. Her expression was gentle and solemn. She held the acupuncture tutorial that she had poured her heart into and began the first lesson: The Secrets of Human Meridians and Acupoints.

“The magic of acupuncture lies in accurately finding the acupoints. Human meridians and acupoints are like a chessboard, each point has its unique function.” Lin Yuexi pointed to the meridian chart in the tutorial and explained in detail the location and function of each acupoint, from the Baihui acupoint at the top of the head to the Yongquan acupoint at the bottom of the foot. Her in-depth explanation made the originally obscure knowledge vivid and easy to understand.

To help the students memorize, she also shared some cases where she had achieved significant results through acupoint adjustment in practice, allowing them to truly experience the magical power of meridians and acupoints.

After the theoretical explanation came the practical operation. Lin Yuexi took out a set of brand new acupuncture tools, placed them on a tray, and demonstrated the correct needle-holding posture and needle insertion technique to the students. She gently twirled the silver needle with her fingers, applying a slight force with her wrist. The silver needle accurately and deftly pierced the acupoint. The entire process was as smooth and natural as flowing water, eliciting admiration from the students.

Then, she had the students pair up and find acupoints on each other’s arms, trying to insert needles. She circulated around, guiding them and correcting their mistakes. From the angle and depth of the needle insertion to the way their fingers applied force, she patiently corrected every detail, not missing a single one.

As the teaching progressed, Lin Yuexi began to introduce needle techniques for specific diseases. She carefully selected some common diseases, such as headaches, insomnia, and stomach discomfort, and explained in detail the acupoint combinations and needle application techniques that should be used for these diseases. She emphasized that there was a subtle connection between diseases and acupoints. Only by accurately grasping this connection could they achieve the desired therapeutic effect.

To help the students better understand, she would simulate the symptoms of various diseases, allowing the students to diagnose them on the spot and develop acupuncture treatment plans. Then, she would personally comment, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses, helping the students to continuously improve their thinking and skills.

In addition to daily teaching, Lin Yuexi also emphasized cultivating the students’ observation and adaptability. She would observe the changes in the condition of some patients in the ward, then ask the students to analyze how they should use acupuncture for auxiliary treatment based on what they had learned, encouraging them to express their opinions and questions.

When faced with emergencies, such as patients experiencing fainting during acupuncture, Lin Yuexi would remain calm and composed, explaining to the students how to prevent and handle these unexpected situations. This allowed them to gain experience in practice and improve their ability to handle complex situations.

During the teaching process, Lin Yuexi would also regularly organize the students for exchange and sharing. She encouraged them to share their experiences and difficulties during the learning process. Through mutual communication and inspiration, they could broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding of the art of acupuncture. As for herself, she would listen from the side, providing guidance and advice when necessary, creating a positive and supportive learning atmosphere.

In this way, under Lin Yuexi’s careful guidance, the three young doctors gradually mastered the essence of acupuncture. Their needle techniques became more and more proficient, and their diagnostic abilities continued to improve.