Chapter 131: Congratulations, You Misdiagnosed!

Every day, many students went to the affiliated hospital for practical classes, and they all crowded together during breaks to take the school bus. As a result, the bus was always packed, and no one could simply call for a seat; it was a constant struggle to squeeze in.

Wang Shunyi, an associate professor, certainly wouldn’t cram onto the bus with the students—he drove himself.

Su Muyu’s class had been coming for acupuncture lessons repeatedly, so they waited together outside the parking lot.

As soon as Wang Shunyi’s car arrived, a group of students swarmed around him, enthusiastically greeting the professor.

“You’re all here,” Wang Shunyi said with a warm and kindly smile. If one hadn’t seen his more aggressive side, they might have mistaken him for a tireless and devoted teacher.

“Professor, what will we be learning in acupuncture class today?” a soft-voiced girl asked.

“Today, one of my long-term patients is here for a follow-up, and I’ll use this opportunity to teach you how acupuncture can treat rheumatism and related bone diseases,” Wang Shunyi explained, glancing at Lu Feng with a hint of mockery in his eyes before continuing, “We also have a member of the Chinese Medicine Association here to observe and learn. What’s your name again? Students, please welcome him.”

Su Muyu’s classmates all looked toward Lu Feng. A girl who was somewhat familiar with Su Muyu joked, “Oh... so he’s a member of the Chinese Medicine Association? I thought he was Muyu’s boyfriend.”

Lu Feng ignored Wang Shunyi’s slightly provocative introduction. Not wanting to embarrass Su Muyu in front of her classmates, he paid no attention to Wang’s words. The true test would come during the acupuncture session itself.

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The group of students entered the affiliated hospital, checked in at the registration desk, picked up temporary ID badges, and then headed to the acupuncture department to prepare for class.

The medical university’s affiliated hospital had a dedicated physiotherapy room reserved for students taking practical classes. Wang Shunyi’s graduate students arrived early and set up the teaching materials.

Wang Shunyi had arranged for several patients to come for follow-up visits.

“Mr. Liang, today I’ve brought students along to observe your recovery and learn from it,” Wang said to a middle-aged man surnamed Liang.

“Good, good. My leg and my back hurt so badly I could hardly stand. The doctors at that other hospital said they wanted to amputate my knee, but I was scared! Thanks to Dr. Wang’s acupuncture, I can still occasionally stand and take a few steps,” Mr. Liang replied with a smile.

Wang Shunyi began his explanation: “You’ve all reviewed Mr. Liang’s medical records—he suffers from rheumatism and polymyositis. About six months ago, he began experiencing muscle atrophy. One hospital misdiagnosed it as arthritis and wanted to remove his periosteum; only after transferring here did I manage to control his condition with acupuncture.”

Su Muyu, who spent every day at home buried in medical books and was a top student, immediately raised her hand upon hearing “polymyositis.” “Does Mr. Liang have complications like lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis?”

After asking, Su Muyu suddenly recalled the unpleasant encounter she’d had with Wang Shunyi earlier in the faculty office and quickly shrank back.

Wang Shunyi glanced at Su Muyu with a patient, instructive expression and replied, “Miss Su, your knowledge is impressive. Polymyositis can indeed be complicated by lupus, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis. Mr. Liang does have mild arthritis, which was the main reason for the misdiagnosis at the other hospital. However, his arthritis is not severe and can be treated with medication. The polymyositis is far more serious, having already caused muscle atrophy.”

“Yes, yes! Those doctors only know how to tell me to have surgery—cut this, cut that—they wanted to saw my leg off!” Mr. Liang said angrily.

“Professor, how is this disease treated?” a male student asked.

“Polymyositis is an autoimmune disease characterized mainly by muscle weakness and pain. Its cause is unclear. The primary clinical symptoms include symmetrical weakness in the proximal muscles of the limbs, neck, and pharynx, as well as muscle tenderness. Western medicine treatments are generally ineffective; the best choice is physiotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine, especially acupuncture,” Wang Shunyi explained as he instructed the graduate students to bring over the acupuncture tools.

Mr. Liang had undergone many acupuncture sessions before, so he instinctively rolled up the pant legs of both his trousers well above the knees, exposing his slightly thin calves.

Wang Shunyi picked up a fine needle and prepared to begin. Before inserting it, he explained to the students, “To treat muscle atrophy caused by polymyositis, we focus on needling the Yangming meridian on the foot. The first point we select is Qiuxu, located on the dorsal side of the foot, right at the position my finger is pointing to. Now, we begin needling...”

“Wait a moment!” Lu Feng suddenly interrupted.

Wang Shunyi was visibly displeased at the unexpected interruption but forced a stiff smile to maintain his image in front of the students. He looked at Lu Feng and asked, “What’s your question, Member Lu?”

All the students, including Su Muyu, turned their attention to Lu Feng.

None of the students knew Lu Feng personally. They had only heard that he was a member of the Chinese Medicine Association, but membership alone didn’t guarantee high expertise in Chinese medicine, so no one knew what Lu Feng intended to do.

“You said this patient has polymyositis. I have a question,” Lu Feng began slowly.

“Go ahead,” Wang Shunyi said, eager to demonstrate his superior medical knowledge.

Based on his earlier observations of Mr. Liang, Lu Feng asked, “Polymyositis’s main symptoms are symmetrical weakness in the proximal limbs, neck, and pharynx muscles, with muscle tenderness. However, when Mr. Liang rolled up his pant legs just now, his hands were steady and showed no signs of weakness. His neck also moved smoothly. This suggests that Mr. Liang’s symptoms are limited to his lower legs, specifically his calves, which does not align with typical polymyositis symptoms. Associate Professor Wang, how was this diagnosis made?”

Wang Shunyi hadn’t expected such a pointed question, but he immediately replied, “While polymyositis mainly affects the proximal limbs, it doesn’t mean the calves and knees can’t be involved. Our hospital has seen multiple such cases.”

Though the explanation was weak, it was difficult to refute.

Lu Feng nodded and then requested, “Very well. May I try to take his pulse?”

“You know how to take the pulse?” Wang Shunyi laughed.

Among today’s students—even graduate students—very few knew how to properly take the pulse.

“Let me try, and you’ll see,” Lu Feng replied with a slight smile.

“Alright, go ahead!” Wang Shunyi was curious to see how Lu Feng might embarrass himself.

Lu Feng stepped forward, bent down, and said to Mr. Liang, “Let me take your pulse to assess your condition.”

Mr. Liang was skeptical of Lu Feng’s abilities but, having agreed to have students observe the practical session today, he consented.

Lu Feng placed his fingers on Mr. Liang’s wrist. After about thirty seconds, he withdrew his hand, stood upright, and looked at Wang Shunyi.

“I said this in the faculty office earlier—your level of skill isn’t enough to teach Muyu. Congratulations, you misdiagnosed this patient just like that other hospital,” Lu Feng said sharply.

His words caused an immediate uproar.

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