"However, that's the reality. Without the conviction and support of your peers, relying solely on word-of-mouth from patients, you're destined to remain in one place your entire life."
Du Heng sat upright, listening intently to Lan Changhua's counsel.
After a moment of thoughtful silence, Lan Changhua shifted the conversation back to Du Heng. "Now, let's talk about you. Your current abilities are, without a doubt, at the pinnacle of the traditional Chinese medicine field."
Seeing Du Heng about to offer a modest deflection, Lan Changhua raised a hand to stop him. "There's no need to be self-deprecating; facts are facts. Moreover, your online fame, particularly among doctors who popularize medical science, truly makes you an outstanding person; you're exceptional. Logically, with your reputation and tens of millions of followers, you should be so busy your feet don't touch the ground. Your hospital should be overflowing with patients.
"But what's the actual situation?"
