Leaving the tranquil and secluded mountains, stepping back into the bustling and vibrant city, Su Mu couldn't help but feel a wave of disorientation wash over him.
The towering skyscrapers, the crowded streets, and the ceaseless flow of vehicles and pedestrians all stood in stark contrast to the serenity he had experienced in the deep mountains.
At this moment, deep within his heart, he was filled with profound gratitude for Hua Li.
It was Hua Li's careful guidance and instruction that had given him a clearer and more defined understanding of the medical path he sought to pursue.
Now that summer vacation had begun at the university, Su Mu returned home, dragging his slightly weary body into the warmth of his family abode.
When his parents saw his travel-worn appearance, they felt a mix of concern and uncontainable joy.
His mother hurried over, her face filled with worry as she inquired about his various experiences while away.
In response to his mother's attentive care, Su Mu smiled and recounted some interesting and fun stories, deliberately omitting any mention of the dangers he had faced in the mountains or the extraordinary encounters he had experienced. He simply didn't want to worry his parents.
At that moment, his father spoke slowly, “Mu Er, as graduation approaches, it’s time for you to seriously consider your future path.”
His father's expression was solemn, and his tone carried a weighty significance. “You have always had a strong interest in medicine, and as your parents, we fully support your choice. But you must understand that the road of medicine is long and fraught with challenges. Have you truly thought this through?”
Hearing his father's words, Su Mu nodded without hesitation. His clear and bright eyes sparkled with unwavering determination as he replied earnestly, “Dad, Mom, please don’t worry! I have thought this through very clearly. Indeed, I deeply love the field of medicine and wish to use my skills to help those in need. However, after my experiences and reflections during this time, I now hope to inherit my grandfather's legacy and delve deeply into the study and transmission of Daoist medicine.”
“I want to learn at our family clinic during the summer vacation.”
His parents exchanged surprised glances.
Su Mu had previously been a staunch atheist, constantly emphasizing science and insisting that in this scientific age, one should not indulge in superstitions or mystical beliefs.
But now, his sudden and dramatic change is truly baffling!
In the past, when his grandfather was still alive, he had earnestly urged him to learn the art of Daoist medicine. However, at that time, Su Mu had shown great reluctance and even harbored some resistance deep down.
Yet at this moment, he actually took the initiative to express his desire to study this path, leaving everyone puzzled.
What’s even more noteworthy is that the family-run clinic now primarily focuses on traditional Chinese medicine, rather than the mysterious Daoist practices!
Faced with such an unusual son, his mother widened her eyes in disbelief and asked with a slight tremor in her voice, “Mu Er, are you… really serious?”
Su Mu took a deep breath, calming himself slightly before slowly explaining, “Mom, in the past, I was indeed young and ignorant, foolishly thinking that Daoist medicine was nothing but vague and baseless nonsense.
However, during my recent travels, I encountered many unexpected events and came across a wealth of new knowledge. It was these invaluable experiences that gave me a new understanding of Daoist medicine.
After some in-depth exploration, I realized that Daoist medicine is far from the superstitious absurdity people often claim; on the contrary, it contains countless profound philosophies and extraordinary wisdom.
Moreover, there are many connections and synergies between it and modern medicine, which is currently popular, as well as our family’s long-standing traditional Chinese medicine.
Furthermore, since grandfather has passed away, how could his exceptional medical skills be allowed to fade away from this world?
Therefore, I wish to do my utmost to integrate his essence of Daoist medicine with your and Dad's medical practices to complement each other and promote our family’s medical legacy!”
His father furrowed his brows slightly. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke up, “My child, your grandfather's medical skills were indeed remarkable! In his time, countless difficult ailments were cured by him.
If we could blend the Daoist medical techniques he excelled in with the traditional Chinese medicine we practice today, it would indeed allow us to complement each other and achieve even greater results.”
However, the practice of Daoist medicine is an extremely profound and extensive field of study, and it is not easy to learn.
If you truly wish to pursue it, we as your parents will definitely support you wholeheartedly. But you must be mentally prepared; the learning process will undoubtedly involve hardships and challenges.”
Upon hearing his father's words, Su Mu nodded seriously, his gaze resolute as he replied, “Dad, Mom, please don’t worry!
I will give my all to study hard and will never let down your earnest expectations.
Moreover, I plan to cleverly combine Daoist medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern medical practices, so that I can provide better quality medical services to those suffering from ailments.”
Seeing their determined son before them, his parents exchanged glances, a hint of relief reflected in their eyes.
They silently marveled at how their child had finally come into his own, truly understanding and maturing into an adult.
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the thin clouds, gently cascading down onto the earth.
Su Mu, carrying the precious “Snow Lotus Essence” he obtained from Hua Li, walked briskly and confidently toward his family’s clinic. Along the way, he felt both excited and nervous, fully aware that starting today, he was about to embark on a journey of learning Daoist medicine filled with hardships but also infinite possibilities.
For Su Mu, this was undoubtedly both a significant new challenge and a rare opportunity.
He would use his effort and dedication to explore the mysteries of Daoist medicine, inherit his grandfather's medical skills, and integrate them with his parents' Traditional Chinese Medicine to carry on and elevate their legacy.
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