hotmtlnovel Chapter 136 Rumors in the Streets Stir Up Another Storm
Chapter 136 Rumors in the Streets Stir Up Another Storm
Chapter 136 Rumors in the Streets Stir Up Another Storm
Rumors abound, and worldly affairs are in turmoil.
I. Gossip quietly spreads in the streets and alleys
On a sunny day, a gentle breeze caresses the entire cobblestone street, and the smoke from the bustling city life drifts leisurely through the air. A panoramic aerial view slowly captures the entire city's streets, alleys, and houses.
Xu Jingming clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with indignation.
"Master, lately, rumors are spreading everywhere in the city."
Zhou Deshan slowly raised his hand and gently calmed down his restless junior brother beside him, his expression calm and gentle.
"Junior brother, please don't be impulsive. The streets are always the easiest place for trouble to arise."
Xu Jingming frowned deeply, his face full of resentment, and his gaze swept over the passersby outside the door.
"Many of the fellow practitioners who travel around practicing medicine are secretly jealous and deliberately spread rumors and slanders everywhere."
Zhou Deshan gazed indifferently out of the courtyard, a hint of helplessness playing on his lips.
"As Master's reputation for treating patients grew, others became envious and harbored wicked thoughts."
Passersby whispered among themselves as they walked by.
The crowd avoided eye contact and spoke cryptically, each word a false accusation against Chen Shanhe.
Some people make wild guesses that the medical methods are too simplistic, while others make unfounded criticisms that the principles of diagnosis and treatment are too exaggerated.
All sorts of baseless rumors and gossip quietly spread throughout the city.
Xu Jingming's chest heaved slightly, and he took a half step forward, his emotions growing increasingly agitated.
"Their own medical skills are shallow, making it difficult to cure serious and stubborn diseases, and they are unwilling to devote themselves to improving their own skills."
"On the contrary, they are jealous of the fame and fortune others have gained, and they secretly smear and slander them behind their backs. They are really narrow-minded."
Zhou Deshan shook his head slightly, raised his hand and slowly smoothed his sleeves, always acting with composure and restraint.
"In the mundane world, it has always been like this: capable people are easily suspected by others, while mediocre people love to gossip and criticize."
Chen Shanhe sat quietly on a wooden chair under the eaves, his expression calm and composed, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.
"Amidst the fleeting fame and fortune of this world, gossip is inevitable; there's no need to get angry about it."
Poems as proof:
Gossip and rumors are spreading everywhere.
Jealousy and envy have stirred up a storm.
Unfounded gossip began to circulate.
Only by being indifferent to worldly affairs can one avoid the noise and clamor of the world.
II. Jealousy among peers leads to the fabrication of false rumors.
The old doctors who practice medicine in various pharmacies throughout the city usually stick to their own places of practice.
For a long time, he has been content with his lot and has never wanted to see the reputation of younger doctors rise steadily.
Xu Jingming turned to look into the courtyard, a hint of anger in his eyes, and raised his voice slightly.
"Those veteran doctors who have been practicing for many years colluded with each other to spread false rumors."
Zhou Deshan's gaze was calm and far-reaching as he looked at the houses and buildings scattered in the distance.
"They spend their whole lives clinging to old medical practices, sticking to ancient prescriptions without flexibility, and having a narrow perspective."
"Now we see that Master's unique medical technique, which treats both body and mind, is widely trusted and recognized by the people."
"I became increasingly fearful and uneasy, afraid that people would no longer seek medical treatment at their clinic in the future."
Xu Jingming's neck tensed slightly, and his face showed a resentful expression, filled with lingering resentment.
"If one's skills are inferior to others, one will resort to despicable verbal battles to secretly and maliciously ruin one's reputation."
Many idle people on the street are easily swayed by the words of others and blindly follow the trend of discussion.
They never distinguish right from wrong, truth from falsehood; they simply echo whatever others say.
The aerial photography slowly pans across the bustling city, capturing the warmth and coldness of human relationships.
People from all walks of life reveal their true colors and their darkest thoughts amidst the entanglements of fame and fortune.
Chen Shanhe gently placed his fingertips on his knee, his expression calm and composed, and spoke softly to offer words of comfort.
"Practicing medicine is never just about healing physical ailments, but also about cultivating one's true character and way of life."
Zhou Deshan bowed slightly, his expression respectful, and listened attentively to the teachings of his master.
"This disciple understands that people's perspectives differ greatly, and their thoughts and ideas are naturally worlds apart."
Poems as proof:
Narrow-mindedness and worry arise among peers.
Deeply harboring jealousy, they secretly plotted.
Falsehoods and nonsense fabricated out of thin air
He ruined Junliu for his own selfish reasons.
Third, the young man's ambition and desire to fight
Xu Jingming stood tall with a sharp and determined look in his eyes, revealing a youthful and fierce spirit.
"Master, I am unwilling to let others slander me at will and suffer unwarranted criticism."
Zhou Deshan quickly stepped aside to block him, gently pressing his palm against Xu Jingming's arm, his expression grave.
"Junior brother, you must not act impulsively. If you rush to argue with him, you will only cause more trouble."
Xu Jingming's eyes blazed with anger, his heart filled with resentment, and he shook his head repeatedly, refusing to back down.
"We've always practiced medicine honestly and never offended anyone, so why should we silently endure this?"
"I immediately went to find those doctors who were spreading rumors and confronted them face to face to clarify the matter."
Zhou Deshan's expression gradually turned solemn, and he earnestly and patiently persuaded his fellow disciple beside him.
"A momentary argument based on emotions cannot resolve all the current rumors and disturbances."
"If you go and argue in public, you will only fall into a trap that others have set up beforehand."
The gossip from the common people will only spread more and more, further damaging the master's reputation.
Being too outspoken and lacking restraint in the face of adversity is always the biggest drawback in life.
Xu Jingming pursed his lips tightly, his chest heaving, his heart filled with grievances he had nowhere to vent.
"Are we just supposed to back down and stand by and watch others slander us at will?"
Chen Shanhe slowly raised his eyes, his gaze calm as he looked at his two disciples, his expression indifferent, neither sad nor happy.
"Impulsiveness and irritability are common human flaws. The person who gets angry first when things happen is already at a disadvantage."
Poems as proof:
The young man was spirited and strong-willed.
I can hardly bear the cold words of the world.
A moment of impulsiveness can lead to chaos.
It's better to calmly guard your heart.
IV. Military Strategy: Cultivating the Mind and Understanding Ups and Downs
Chen Shanhe slowly straightened his posture, his demeanor gentle and expansive, and slowly revealed the true essence of military strategy.
"Throughout history, military campaigns have always employed supreme strategies: when the enemy is agitated, we remain calm; when the enemy is in disarray, we remain composed."
Xu Jingming slightly restrained his fierce aura, stood up straight, and listened attentively to the teachings with a serious expression.
"This disciple is ignorant and shallow, and has not yet grasped this way of dealing with the world, offense and defense. Please explain it to me in detail, Master."
Zhou Deshan calmed his mind and spirit, and carefully savored the deeper meaning.
"Military strategists can apply their wisdom not only to winning battles on the battlefield, but also to all the conflicts and disputes in human relationships."
Chen Shanhe gazed into the distance at the mundane world, speaking calmly and methodically, his words clear and logical.
"Our opponents are restless and deliberately sow discord at every turn, while we remain steadfast and calm."
"The other party is confused and scheming, creating trouble at every turn, so we remain calm and unmoved."
"All disputes and conflicts of fame and fortune in the human world are an invisible game of strategy."
The person who panics and gets angry first will naturally be the first to lose their own chances of success.
There's no need to actively defend yourself or deliberately argue with others; time will clarify everything.
Regardless of the rumors and storms from the outside world, if one's own mind remains clear and steadfast, one can remain calm and composed in all things.
Practicing medicine, cultivating oneself, understanding the Tao, and dealing with the world—the first level of cultivation is to take a detached view of worldly gossip and disputes.
Aerial photography slowly enveloped the entire courtyard from a high altitude, and a gentle breeze washed away the hustle and bustle of the world.
The two bowed deeply, completely realizing their mistake and suppressing their youthful impetuosity and sharp edges.
Those who know how to be patient and yielding, observe the changing world calmly, and use stillness to control movement, can establish themselves in the world for a long time.
All trials and tribulations are valuable experiences; only by calming the mind can one successfully navigate the long road of medical practice ahead.
Poems as proof:
Understanding rise and fall through stillness and movement.
The art of war is hidden deep within the mundane world.
With a calm mind, what fear is there of the chaos and turmoil?
A gentle breeze can wash away all the troubles.