I Can Talk to the Internal Organs-Chapter 77: Author’s Note on Launch

Let me talk about why I write about traditional Chinese medicine.

In the beginning, I wanted to write content about fantasy and xianxia, so I searched online for things related to the Daoist School, looking for some good ideas, and I accidentally came across Master Ni’s videos.

And then I became completely hooked on TCM.

But at that time, I was just watching, not intending to write about TCM, because I had no idea how to write it. Besides watching some videos, I knew nothing about TCM, and with such a lack of knowledge, I couldn’t write a TCM novel.

Later, my attempts in xianxia failed, as did my historical works. After a series of failures in transitioning, I didn’t know what to write about, so I thought, why not write about something I’m interested in? Previously, I wrote about games because I liked them, leading to some achievements.

But what am I interested in?

At that time, it was only TCM.

But I didn’t know how to write!

Then I started reading medical novels, I read "The Great Doctor: Ling Ran" and "They Are Plug-ins, Μy Skills", but they were all about Western medicine. After reading them, I still didn’t know how to write.

At that time, I began searching for TCM and came across the book "Xu Yang Traditional Chinese Medicine". When I saw it, I was amazed that a TCM novel could have so many subscribers. Incredible.

At that time, it was the only TCM novel on Qidian with so many subscriptions.

I read it, and it was written so well that I felt I could do it too.

Start writing! (Didn’t dare to publish on Qidian, afraid of criticism.)

Five days later, I gave up.

Start again!

Oh! This time the V-collection exploded!

When it launched, the ratio was five hundred to one!

The huge lack of knowledge was evident.

I didn’t have what it takes to do the job of a porcelain maker!

Should I change the subject?

Falling into a state of anxiety again, I started frantically watching videos and reading articles online; whenever I opened any major platform, it was about TCM.

During that period, I saw many criticisms of TCM, which made me question whether TCM was useful. If it were, why do so many people say it doesn’t work?

Then I started watching Master Ni’s videos systematically and gradually gained a vague understanding of TCM.

I know many people look down on Master Ni, thinking he’s a fraud. I can’t prove whether he’s right or wrong, but at least I’ve learned his method of viewing everything dialectically.

That is the scientific formula of hypothesizing, verifying, and finally drawing conclusions.

It’s this attitude that changed my perception. Whatever the case, I’ve learned from him, so please, for those who don’t like him, watch your words when you’re with me.

As for me, I’m not going to make any rash judgments about him before fully understanding the TCM he talks about.

After gaining some systematic understanding, I wanted to start writing again. This time, with great ambition, I wanted to clarify the name of TCM; I was overconfident and started writing about the dispute between Chinese and Western medicine.

The result was predictable: I failed again. I reached too far and hurt myself; I didn’t even have an entry-level understanding of TCM, knew nothing about Western medicine, yet wished to create sparks between the two in my book.

Daydreaming!

This failure made me realize that I am just a TCM novice and not as capable as I thought. Then, by chance, I discovered an idea about organs talking, and in TCM, the Five Viscera not only represent organs but encompass various bodily functions. (Recommending the book "Chief Surgeon" of a Great Nation.)

I thought this idea was very compatible with TCM, so without any preparation, I just opened Word and started writing, uploading the first Chapter on a certain platform.

The purpose of that book was simple: to share, share my knowledge and what I was learning about TCM. I didn’t want to set the theme too big, which was beyond my control. I just hoped to let more people know what I know, learning together the correct parts, accepting criticism for the wrong ones—that was enough.

Unexpectedly, its performance was better than I anticipated, but for some particular reasons, I didn’t continue updating. There were personal reasons, as well as external factors that made me lose my composure.

But I’m not satisfied; it took me much effort to find a suitable subject and style. I don’t want to give up like this, and I do genuinely like TCM.

So, I started this book again, with the same theme of sharing, nothing else.

But unexpectedly, as soon as I started, there was a wave of criticism. I was completely stunned. That day, there were seven or eight comments criticizing me in the comment section, with high likes as well.

Then I repeatedly went back to see my initial content. Apart from using a system to anthropomorphize the patient’s symptoms through the Five Viscera, I didn’t write anything making TCM look mystical, did I?

Why were people saying my work was all mysticism, saying I was a pseudo-scientist or a newbie?

I don’t understand being labeled as pseudoscientific because of the system? Can’t TCM involve a system? I understand being called a layman, as I am not from an academic background, so as long as people discuss where I went wrong and point out my errors, I won’t be mad. I didn’t delete any criticizing comments in the comment section. (Except for two spam ones.)

One brother pointed out my formula was wrong, which I admitted, but I didn’t make it up randomly. I compiled it from research materials, and I’ve already ordered ’Direct Formulas for Childhood Diseases’ as he recommended that same day.

The most frustrating comment was calling me a newbie. I watched a bit of that drama, not fully, and don’t know how it ends, but I think it was wrong from the start.

TCM emphasizes virtues; medical ethics are more important than medical skills. The drama portrayed the protagonist like a rascal, without a degree or foundation in traditional culture, yet just because he’s the protagonist, he can learn TCM without ethics or basics. It forcefully describes a so-called contrasting growth story, which undermines all the TCM practitioners who work hard daily. I firmly disagree with this portrayal.

I don’t believe I made such mistakes or randomly fabricated folk remedies, so being labeled a newbie truly bothers me.

I am also most against those who, without saying what’s wrong, immediately label others directly. Such people are the lowest; if not for wanting to keep the comment section clean, I would have rebuked. (I don’t curse, so book lovers shouldn’t either; words have consequences, so speak cautiously and be a virtuous person. If you really can’t hold back, just curse air, not type it out.)

Uh, I’ve said a lot, hoping everyone can view this book rationally; believe what you find useful, ignore what seems like nonsense.

I trust everyone has judgment, and I believe my small influence isn’t enough to hinder the development of TCM.

That’s all. I hope my words make you feel your subscription is worthwhile. That would be the greatest value of writing this book!

As for subscription numbers, I’m not demanding. Let it be. As for updates, a minimum of two, with additional ones depending on mood and state—writing this kind of piece is a bit challenging for a non-specialist like me.

Finally, I wish everyone good health, good health, and good health!