Chapter 346 - 346: Son


    Trantor: Dragon Boat Trantion Editor: Dragon Boat Trantion


    The young man was a little embarrassed, but he still forced a smile at the two to lighten the mood.


    To avoid further irritating the old schr, the young man refrained from speaking or sitting down. He just stood quietly, creating an ufortable atmosphere in the pavilion.


    After a while, the young man lifted his hand to reveal a watch on his wrist. He nced at the time and sighed, “Father, it’s time for my break. 1 need to hurry up and see the patients. Please go home early and rest. I’lle home to see you tonight.”


    The old schr retorted strongly, “You’d better nevere back and upset me again. I might live a few more years!”


    In fact, the young man and the old schr looked very simr. Their facial features were firm. The old schr’s face bore the marks of time, making him seem stubborn. However, these features on the young man’s face made him look very upright, easily giving the impression that he was dedicated to scientific research.<div>


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    So, when Jiang Xia heard the young man address the old schr, she wasn’t too surprised.


    Jiang Xia recalled asking the old schr once why there wasn’t a younger generation taking over the medicine shop. The old schr’s expression had darkened, probably because of this very issue.


    At this time, modern medicine was just making its way into the country, greatly challenging traditional medicine. The two forms of medicine were fundamentally different, so modern medicine was not epted by practitioners of traditional medicine.


    The mainstream of medicine was nowprised of younger people, whereas traditional medicine was dominated by the older generation. This collision between medical paradigms became a sh between young and old ideologies. This deadlocksted for nearly half a century.


    In the end, most of the mainstream doctors in traditional medicine passed away one after another, and modern medicine slowly became the mainstream in the country.


    But even though it seemed like modern medicine had won, many eminent traditional doctors never reconciled with modern medical practices. Their deaths marked the abrupt end to the conflict.


    Jiang Xia felt a sense of regret when she read about this history. Both forms of medicine could have coborated for the greater good of society, but due to the stubbornness of the older generation, they became adversaries.


    This opposition was particrly evident between the father and son.


    After being scolded by the old schr, the young man’s face paled, but he had no choice but to leave. Before departing, he still managed to sh a smile at Jiang Xia.


    Jiang Xia could guess that their quarrel was about medical matters, but she didn’t know the specifics. She asked the old schr, “Grandfather, why did you argue? My mother says that arguing hurts feelings.”


    The old schr paused, and with a much kinder expression, replied, “Your mother is right, but on matters of principle, we must stand our ground.”


    Perhaps just needing someone to vent to, and thinking Jiang Xia wouldn’t understand, the old schr rambled, “Modern medicine is invasive, trying to rece our traditional medicine, deceiving the next generation of medical students. It’s witchcraft!”


    As someone from the 21st century, Jiang Xia found it hard to agree with him. Medical advancements had cured many previously untreatable diseases.


    Decades ago, people could die from amon cold. Now, such an ailment could be easily treated with a simple pill.


    Out of politeness, Jiang Xia continued to listen.


    The old schr went on, “This unfilial son is misguided! He wants to use the family heirloom, our scar removal ointment form, for modern medical research! He’s dreaming; I’ll never give it to him even if I die!”


    Jiang Xia was stunned. She had the same goal in mind. But judging by the old schr’s reaction, obtaining the form for the scar removal ointment wouldn’t be easy.


    Realizing he might have been too vehement, the old schr changed the topic with a smile, “What brings a young girl like you here?”


    Jiang Xia gave a sweet smile and took out a Lingzhi spore powder from her pocket, “I came specifically to see you, Grandfather. 1 found this and wanted you to take a look..”</font>