svetikya Chapter 83 With much persuasion, hearts gradually warmed.
Chapter 83 With much persuasion, hearts gradually warmed.
Chapter 83 With much persuasion, hearts gradually warmed.
1. Whispers from all three parties whispered in each other's ears
Whenever Murong Fangxiang found a moment of leisure, she would go to Chen Shanhe's side and gently persuade him.
Every word she uttered sincerely expressed the true thoughts in Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming's hearts, detailing their sudden realization of their mistakes, their profound repentance, and their unwavering dedication to learning.
The high-ranking official in the provincial capital who had been saved by Chen Shanhe also specially chose a leisurely and suitable day, put aside his official airs, and sat down with Chen Shanhe in a calm and peaceful manner for a proper conversation.
Taking advantage of the life-saving grace he had shown to the old lady in the family that day, as well as the friendship they had shared in the past, he spoke fairly and impartially on behalf of the two old doctors, taking into account both reason and emotion.
Su Wanjing stayed by Chen Shanhe's side day and night, and whenever the two of them were alone and undisturbed, she would gently and considerately persuade him.
Her tone was gentle and soft, each word soft and tender, as she slowly recounted the hardships the two elderly traditional Chinese medicine doctors had endured in recent days, running around seeking help and pleading for leniency, and their unwavering determination to never give up.
Three people with different identities took turns speaking up to offer their well-intentioned advice and counsel. Every word they spoke came from the heart, genuine and sincere, without a trace of falsehood or pretense.
One by one, all the details revolved around the matter of seeking a master and learning from him, and slowly, the news reached Chen Shanhe's ears.
When Chen Shanhe first heard these words of advice from all sides, he remained calm and composed, his heart still firmly adhering to his initial decision not to accept disciples.
He was originally very determined and resolute, never thinking that he would easily accept these two old Chinese medicine doctors who were much older than him and had a deep-rooted reputation in the provincial medical community.
Deep down, I felt that the two had been practicing medicine for many years, and their thinking was deeply ingrained and completely solidified. It would be difficult for them to get rid of their old medical habits and stereotypes. I was also unwilling to ask them to lower themselves to become apprentices, which would only attract gossip and discussion from others.
But as he listened to the constant advice from various people day after day, he gradually calmed down and began to pay more attention to the matter, and a different thought quietly began to form in his mind.
Poems as proof:
Three gentle words lingered in her ears.
They took turns offering their earnest advice.
Human relationships all stem from one's original intentions.
Every word is sincere to the young people.
II. Witnessing the hustle and bustle, one comes to understand the true nature of things.
Having spent days and nights together, Chen Shanhe silently observed and detachedly watched Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming, clearly taking in their every word and action.
He witnessed firsthand how these two veteran doctors, who had worked in the provincial capital for decades, were willing to completely give up the reputation and qualifications they had painstakingly accumulated in the medical field over half their lives.
Shedding the haughty demeanor cultivated throughout his life, and the aloofness of a veteran renowned doctor, he no longer retains any airs.
The arrogance and haughtiness that the two once possessed have long since vanished.
Driven by their desire to become disciples and learn from each other, the two put aside their pride and traveled far and wide, repeatedly humbling themselves to beg for help and searching for intermediaries to mediate between them.
Even though they repeatedly encountered setbacks and rejections, they never harbored resentment, nor did they give up halfway.
They simply stood quietly and waited day after day, their initial aspiration to learn and pursue knowledge unwavering and steadfast, never wavering even slightly.
The two of them have completely lost their former arrogance and disdain. They are now humble and respectful to others, and sincere and courteous in their actions.
He waits patiently and quietly each day, and in his spare time he reflects on his past mistakes in medical practice and repeatedly studies new medical principles.
Even though he was rejected many times when he asked to become a disciple, he never felt the slightest bit lazy or resentful.
The two were well-versed in propriety and etiquette, and never took the opportunity of others intervening to rush forward and disturb Chen Shanhe in the slightest. They simply stood quietly to the side and patiently waited for a reply.
This calm, restrained, and devout demeanor repeatedly caught Chen Shanhe's eye, slowly touching the strings of his originally peaceful heart.
Chen Shanhe knew perfectly well that the two men's insistence on becoming his disciples was not a spur-of-the-moment decision or a momentary impulse.
They truly saw through the flaws of their rigid adherence to ancient methods and inflexible thinking in practicing medicine, and completely awakened to the true essence of traditional Chinese medicine that connects heaven and earth.
He deeply admired Chen Shanhe's unparalleled mastery of integrating military strategy with medicine, and was willing to set aside his lifelong fame to devote himself to cultivation from the beginning.
This profound and pure sincerity has no trace of deliberate pretense; it is genuine and moving, and can be seen through at a glance.
Poems as proof:
Witnessing the struggle and the abandonment of pride,
He bowed and waited with earnest sincerity.
The original aspiration was not formed in a short time.
See through the superficiality and understand the true destiny.
Third, all past grievances are eliminated.
Chen Shanhe calmly recalled the scene of their first meeting, the memory vivid and clear in his mind.
When Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming first met him, their eyes were full of contempt and disdain, and their attitude was arrogant and distant.
Relying on their decades of experience as doctors, the two looked down on his humble origins from the countryside.
He openly questioned his young age and shallow foundation, asserting that a country boy could not possibly comprehend profound medical skills, his words full of sarcasm and incomprehension.
The disdain and disdain shown in the past, and the barriers created by direct questioning, have left a deep mark on Chen Shanhe's heart, becoming an indelible grudge.
But ever since they went together to the mansion of a wealthy family to treat a critically ill patient, observed him diagnose and administer acupuncture, prescribe medicine and listen to his time-honored medical theory that medicine and warfare share the same origin, everything has quietly changed.
Along the way, through numerous medical observation trips, the two have reflected on themselves day and night, deeply regretted their mistakes, and have long since shed all their initial prejudices and arrogance.
Now, the two have fully recognized their shortcomings of narrow vision and rigid thinking, put aside all their prejudices and arrogance, and sincerely submitted to the true essence of medicine.
The past animosity and the initial confrontational distance between them gradually dissipated in the face of their sincere repentance and unwavering dedication to learning.
All the cold looks, contempt, misunderstandings and verbal clashes of the past have been gradually diluted and completely erased by this genuine repentance.
Looking back on the past, Chen Shanhe felt calm and unperturbed, without a trace of resentment or grudge.
He watched quietly as the two of them washed away the glitz and glamour of their lives, shed their arrogance, and, despite their advanced age, remained steadfast in their pursuit of the essence of medicine. He couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.
For a doctor, traveling across mountains and rivers and learning about countless remedies and herbs is never the most difficult thing.
The hardest thing is to see your own shortcomings, face your own deficiencies, dare to humble yourself and reflect on your mistakes, and break free from the perceptions you've held onto your whole life.
Countless doctors in the world remain stubborn in their own opinions even in old age, refusing to admit their mistakes or admit defeat, and even less willing to humbly learn from scratch.
It is rare that the two of them suddenly realized their mistakes in their later years, were able to correct them, and humbly sought the truth.
All the unpleasantness and old grudges of the past have completely vanished without a trace under this pure and sincere heart.
Poems as proof:
All past grievances have vanished.
Past events are gone with the wind, forgotten by the morning.
A sincere thought can dissolve barriers.
All we meet are those who understand our distant past.
IV. Initial aspirations loosen and intentions gradually soften
In the past, Chen Shanhe was cold-hearted, firm, and resolute, and he was unwilling to compromise on the matter of accepting disciples.
No matter how much the two knelt and begged, how devotedly they waited, he remained steadfast in his principles and refused to give in easily.
However, after days of repeated persuasion from all three parties, and witnessing firsthand the unwavering persistence and devotion of the two individuals, it was possible to persuade them to stay together.
The hardened and cold conviction in his heart was no longer as firm as before, and slowly began to loosen and melt.
He watched as Murong Fangxiang enthusiastically helped relay messages, and her gentle and kind words offered him comforting advice every day.
High-ranking officials disregarded their status and stepped forward to plead for them. Everyone could see the genuine sincerity of the two individuals and was willing to grant their request.
Then look at the two old Chinese medicine doctors, who wait patiently day after day without ever being impatient or urging others, always maintaining a humble attitude.
Chen Shanhe's originally unwavering resolve began to waver, and his heart started to falter.
He no longer flatly refused, but began to slowly consider the pros and cons of the matter.
Understanding how to teach according to aptitude can break free from rigid old ideas and lead to a sincere pursuit of the Way. Age is never an obstacle or threshold.
The gossip of others can never outweigh a sincere heart that is dedicated to learning and willing to correct its mistakes.
The ice in my heart slowly melts away, and my hardened initial resolve gradually softens. I'm just waiting for the right moment to let go completely.
Poems as proof:
The initial coldness and steadfastness of my heart gradually melted away.
The initial passion and intensity are no longer what they once were.
A moment of wavering gives rise to a soft thought.
And one can be calm and composed as the situation changes.