Luo Ziling did not refuse Lou Zhiyi’s invitation and readily agreed.
Jokingly, he said to Lou Zhiyi and the expert professors from the 401 Hospital around him, "Good thing I brought a lecture note prepared from last time, or I’d have no idea what to say today."
"I’ve heard, Doctor Luo, that you usually don’t need notes for your lectures, relying entirely on memory. I envy you young people, with such good memories. As we age, it’s hard to remember things, so we rely on writing things down," Lou Zhiyi said sincerely, with no condescension despite Luo Ziling’s youth. "Doctor Luo, at such a young age, you’ve mastered such exquisite medical skills, deserving of our admiration. When I was your age, I hadn’t even graduated from the Military Medical University. Meanwhile, you are already a renowned Divine Doctor, honored as a National Hero, truly worthy of our admiration."
"General Lou, you flatter me," Luo Ziling said somewhat shyly. "I only started studying medicine many years before you. When I learned to read, it was with medical books. I could recite ’Tangtou Song Decision’ at five and had gone through ’Thousand Golden Remedies’ by seven. I owe it all to my grandfather, who possesses extraordinary medical skills. He is the real medical titan, and compared to him, I fall far short in every aspect."
"Should the opportunity arise, we must invite Old Mr. Luo to the hospital for a discussion," Lou Zhiyi said with keen interest, having heard of Luo Liansheng’s reputation. However, this medical titan led a peripatetic life, indifferent to fame, and was challenging to befriend.
As the director of 401, Lou Zhiyi had access to more confidential matters than others.
He was aware that Ling Jinhua’s illness was cured by Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng, as was Yang Yuanshan’s, and Li Haiyang astonishingly regained his coordination and became a fully functional person under their treatment.
These miracles left people astonished.
If it were only one miracle, it might have been coincidence.
But creating so many miracles wasn’t coincidental; it signaled that Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng’s medical skills exceeded our comprehension.
The miraculous skills of the Luo Grandfather and Grandson surely made others interested in befriending them.
Luo Ziling had lunch at the 401 Hospital staff canteen and planned to give a lecture to the hospital doctors afterward.
Because there were so many hospital experts accompanying Luo Ziling, Chen Qiaoyu, who initially wanted to chat with him, had to give up.
During the meal, Luo Ziling exchanged words with Lou Zhiyi and several hospital leaders and declined their offer of lecture compensation.
Typically, hospitals pay fees when inviting experts to lecture.
This practice isn’t unspeakable but a regular thing.
Inviting experts involves them spending energy and time. With their investment, the audience gains knowledge and credits, and earning remuneration is only natural. However, some prefer not to take payment, aiming only to spread medical knowledge and share their research with more people.
Luo Ziling wasn’t concerned with this small sum; he valued reputation and connections, so he was willing to lecture the 401 Hospital doctors voluntarily.
The lecture was scheduled during the lunch break.
Once Luo Ziling agreed to lecture, Lou Zhiyi had the Science and Education Department and the Medical Affairs Department issue a notice inviting medical staff without duties at noon to attend, granting two second-class credits.
Usually, an ad-hoc lecture earns only 0.5 credits. Offering two credits was generous, so many medical personnel not on noon duty, or some who could spare the time, attended.
When they found that the lecturer was just a very young person, many thought it was a joke.
Yet Luo Ziling’s youthful and handsome appearance delighted the female doctors and nurses.
Some even actively approached him for his contact information and WeChat ID, suggesting they discuss medical knowledge privately.
Hospital’s medical staff were military personnel, and Luo Ziling enjoyed engaging with military folks, especially the beautiful female soldiers.
So he shared his contact details with some of them.
Lou Zhiyi personally hosted today’s lecture, and before it began, he took the stage to introduce Luo Ziling. While introducing, a short film about Luo Ziling played on the projector.
After watching the short film, many suddenly realized.
Military hospitals differ from ordinary hospitals, having less external interaction, so many were unaware of Luo Ziling. But after the film, they understood.
Some who initially disdained Luo Ziling also put aside their biases.
"It’s my first time facing so many military personnel of the Republic," Luo Ziling said as he stepped onto the stage after Lou Zhiyi’s introduction, showing no nervousness. As he picked up the microphone to start, he joked, "Fortunately, you guys aren’t armed, just in uniforms or lab coats, or my legs would be shaking!"
Luo Ziling’s words brought a burst of laughter from the audience, and the eyes of some young female doctors and nurses were filled with smiles.
This young man was truly handsome and charming, instantly endearing himself to them.
Amid the classroom’s laughter, Luo Ziling continued, "Director Lou just had some of my past experiences displayed for everyone, and I watched with you. I found that even I admired myself for having done such impressive things. My Weibo has tens of millions of followers, and I’m called a National Hero—young people puffing themselves up a bit is forgivable, right?"
Luo Ziling’s witty humor once again evoked laughter and applause from everyone.
Luo Ziling’s lecture style differed entirely from others. It possessed a humor and wit that belied his age, piquing the interest of those originally there just for credits.
"Bragging a bit before the lecture is just a hope that everyone won’t underestimate me because I’m young. Heroes have emerged from youth since ancient times. As soldiers, you have the potential to be National Heroes. I share your ambition, so I hope we can progress together. To put it grandly, let’s strive for the Republic’s medical advancement." In the midst of the applause, Luo Ziling gestured for quiet, "Next, I’ll share some of my learnings, and I hope you’ll gain more understanding of traditional medicine from it!"
What Luo Ziling didn’t expect was that his lecture was broadcast live through 401 Hospital’s official microblog and public account, and other official channels, making him known among 401 Hospital and other military hospital personnel.
He was even more surprised by the subsequent unexpected delights this lecture brought him in the following years.