Two Ways to Treat a Stye

When the two finished discussing and left, Su Ziyang also gave Dou Liangtian a box of Borneol and Borax Powder.

"I'll send the manuscript to you on WeChat later, Doctor Su."

As Hao Kai was leaving, he made sure to tell Su Ziyang one last time.

After seeing the two off, Su Ziyang thought it would be a good idea to use modern social media to promote traditional Chinese medicine, but he didn't know how effective it would be.

As I was pondering, another woman entered through the door.

The man was wearing large sunglasses that covered half his face, and he walked somewhat furtively.

"Doctor, is anyone inside?"

This person spoke furtively, as if afraid of being seen.

"Ah. If I count people, then there's one."

Su Ziyang responded with a smile.

Hearing Su Ziyang's words, the woman in sunglasses said apologetically, "Doctor, that's not what I meant."

"Come in, please have a seat."

Su Ziyang gestured for the woman to sit down, and she explained things to Su Ziyang again before sitting down at the consultation table.

"Doctor, look at my eyes."

The woman took off her sunglasses, revealing her eyes.

My right eye is red and swollen, and I can barely open it.

"Oh, you have a stye. It's also called a sty."

Su Ziyang took one look and immediately diagnosed the man's illness.

My mom says it's a sty, and that I saw something I shouldn't have. Should I take some medicine, apply some ointment, or what should I do?

The woman was very conscious of her image, so she put on her sunglasses again, as if afraid that others would see her eyes.

"I'm afraid someone will see, so I'd better put it on quickly. I'm too embarrassed to go to work."

After putting on sunglasses, the woman didn't forget to explain to Su Ziyang.

"It's alright. Wear it. Did you register? I'll give you acupuncture, just one needle, it'll help you recover faster."

Su Ziyang knew a very practical and effective method for treating styes.

"I've already registered, but I still need an injection. Can't you just prescribe some eye drops for me? Does the injection hurt?"

As she spoke, the woman took out her registration ticket and handed it to Su Ziyang.

"It doesn't hurt too much. Eye drops don't work as fast as an injection. The swelling usually subsides by the next day after one injection."

As Su Ziyang was speaking, he registered the woman's information and then offered her an acupuncture treatment.

"Okay, let's use this faster one. Come on! I'll grit my teeth and persevere."

The woman then took off her sunglasses again. "Is it a pinhole?"

"No, you lie face down on the bed. The needle is on your back; you need to expose your back, especially the area around your shoulder blades."

After hearing this, the woman didn't say much and simply lay down on the massage bed.

Su Ziyang took out a three-edged needle for bloodletting, and then took out alcohol swabs and other disinfection equipment.

While it's true that doctors shouldn't shy away from seeking medical help, they also need to be mindful of potential conflicts of interest, especially when a young doctor examines or treats a young patient of the opposite sex in private areas.

When Su Ziyang was interning at the hospital, his supervising teacher taught him that when treating young female patients, a third party must be present to avoid unnecessary trouble.

"Let me lift up your clothes."

Su Ziyang tentatively asked.

"I can do it myself." The woman said, taking off her top to reveal a sports vest underneath.

"It might hurt a little, but hang in there."

Su Ziyang gestured for the woman to relax and began searching for clues between her shoulder blades on her back.

When a person gets a stye, a small red bump will appear in the middle area of the shoulder blade on the back. If you pop the bump, the stye will be gone the next day.

After searching for a while, Su Ziyang found several clustered small red bumps. Su Ziyang wiped them with an alcohol swab to disinfect them, then took the bloodletting needle and tilted it at a 45-degree angle to begin picking at them.

Su Ziyang's hands were quick and steady; he swiftly pricked several small red spots, and pale yellow fluid, along with a few drops of blood, flowed out.

"Alright." Su Ziyang wiped away the yellowish fluid with a dry cotton ball, indicating that the woman could get up.

"That's it? You scared me! I thought it would hurt more, like being bitten by ants."

The woman got up from the massage bed and put on her coat.

"You women are afraid of pain, so let me give you a heads-up." Su Ziyang said with a smile as he disposed of the medical waste.

"Doctor, do I really not need any medicine or anything? Or eye drops or something?"

The woman was clearly still not convinced that it was that simple, and asked again.

"Don't worry, you'll feel better tomorrow after a good night's sleep. When you get home, avoid spicy and oily foods, limit your phone use, and wash your face with warm water."

After Su Ziyang gave a few more instructions, the woman nodded with some skepticism and left.

Not long after the woman left, Yang Tianzheng entered the house with a smile.

"That guy looked like a spy, wearing such big sunglasses. It was pretty scary."

Yang Tianzheng was sitting on the massage bed chatting with Su Ziyang.

"Women love beauty. If you have a stye, you're afraid others will see it."

Su Ziyang explained it to Yang Tianzheng.

"Oh? How did you treat it? Did you prescribe herbal medicine?"

Yang Tianzheng, finding the story about styes interesting, raised an eyebrow and asked Su Ziyang how he treated them.

Su Ziyang then explained his chosen treatment method to Yang Tianzheng.

"Would you like me to teach you something even simpler?"

Su Ziyang suspected that Yang Tianzheng had secretly consulted Mr. Mengfei on how to deceive his apprentice.

Yang Tianzheng had always taught him things directly, without beating around the bush or keeping him in suspense.

However, Su Ziyang has noticed that Yang Tianzheng is becoming increasingly secretive.

"I would like to hear more details; please enlighten me, Master."

Su Ziyang stood up and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Yang Tianzheng.

If my master wants to keep me in suspense, then I must fully cooperate!

"I also stumbled upon this by chance, but it has proven effective time and again. Since we are destined to be master and disciple today, I will not hesitate to pass it on to you!"

Yang Tianzheng chuckled, as if reciting lines from a play. Su Ziyang really wanted to ask at that moment, "Is immortality possible?"

However, for his own safety during his afternoon practice, Su Ziyang decided to refrain from being sarcastic.

"Draw a diagonal cross on your thumbnail to treat a stye. Draw it on your right thumb for your left eye and on your left thumb for your right eye. Don't use a pen; use a needle or any other hard object, like a key. Just draw it, and you'll be fine the next day after a good night's sleep!"

Yang Tianzheng proudly shared his method, which made Su Ziyang's eyes narrow.

After thinking for a while, Su Ziyang stammered, "Master, you're not just teasing your precious disciple, are you?"

As soon as he uttered those words, the master's beloved neck fell down.

"Would I joke about seeing a doctor with you? I'm serious."

Sometimes the truth requires a price to be paid. For example, Su Ziyang learned through this big neck slip that what his master said was indeed true.

What is the underlying principle?

After examining his thumbnail for a while, Su Ziyang still couldn't figure out the principle behind it.

"I don't know either. If you want to know, you'll have to figure it out yourself. Let's leave this kind of exploration of principles to you young people."

Yang Tianzheng said this with great confidence, leaving Su Ziyang speechless.

Seeing Su Ziyang's helpless look, Yang Tianzheng chuckled and immediately changed the subject, "I heard you've become friends with that young man who caused trouble at the hospital. Also, when I came here just now, why wasn't that bad boy's clinic door open?"

"You already know? Daoist Master Xiao Yang told me all about it yesterday. Wow, the news travels fast!"

Su Ziyang was shocked that Yang Tianzheng also knew about Er Biao's matter; it must have been Daoist Master Xiao Yang told him.

"I don't care about your personal relationships, but you need to be careful. Society is dangerous, and people's hearts are complicated. Don't be fooled by those fair-weather friends."

Yang Tianzheng knew Su Ziyang's character, but he still gave Su Ziyang a few words of advice.

Su Ziyang nodded, indicating that he understood Yang Tianzheng's meaning. "Master, this person isn't a bad guy. He's the Old Madam Liu had her bone-setting massage done last time; we went together. He now runs a massage parlor and has reformed. I even taught him some bone-setting techniques."

"Ah, so you went with him last time when we were supposed to learn his skills. Okay, at least we did something worthwhile. I'll leave this to you. But why didn't Fu Xinyu come?"

Yang Tianzheng persisted in pressing Fu Xinyu's case, demanding an explanation.

Su Ziyang then revealed that he had taught Fu Xinyu a lesson, fearing that Su Ziyang Yang Tianzheng would accuse him of assaulting someone without reason.

To everyone's surprise, Yang Tianzheng immediately agreed after Su Ziyang's suggestion, "Good, that's how we deal with him. This kid has a head that's been beaten up, so we'll teach him a lesson. Hahaha! Well done!"

"I thought you were talking about me."

Su Ziyang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Yang Tianzheng clapping and praising him.

"Hey, don't always think about repaying evil with kindness. If you repay evil with kindness, what will you repay kindness with? You should repay evil with justice! If he deserves a beating, then beat him, just be careful not to hurt him. If you hurt him, you'll be blackmailed. For example, kick him in the butt, pinch his soft flesh. It'll hurt, but it won't cause any serious injury!"

Yang Tianzheng not only supported Su Ziyang, but also gave Su Ziyang dirty tricks.

Su Ziyang smiled and looked at Yang Tianzheng, muttering, "Master, you're really naughty!"

Su Ziyang spoke softly, but Yang Tianzheng still heard him.

"You dare talk about your master like that? You're finished."

As expected, Su Ziyang was completely disoriented after being thrown around by Yang Tianzheng.

Su Ziyang was puzzled as to why he felt weak all over whenever he touched Yang Tianzheng, as if he were hitting cotton, while Yang Tianzheng could easily throw him away even without using much force. This feeling made Su Ziyang feel both frustrated and disgusted.

"Master, I think you're bullying me too much. Master Mengfei asked you to teach me, are you addicted to beating me?"

Su Ziyang refused to get up and lay on the ground, acting like a spoiled child.

"No, that's how I trained. You can't use brute force. You have to use internal energy!"

Yang Tianzheng always said the same thing, which Su Ziyang couldn't understand. He could indeed use his internal energy to fight others, but he couldn't defeat Yang Tianzheng...