This wasn't because Du Heng had just confronted Wu Buwei, nor was he trying to slight the other doctor. Rather, Du Heng was angry because, after the examination, he found that this doctor's diagnosis for the patient was specious—the stated cause of illness was wrong, yet the doctor stubbornly refused to admit it.
Back in the office, Du Heng asked the young woman to sit across from him and softly inquired, "When did your father start to experience muscle spasms and bone pain?"
The young woman was somewhat nervous, her eyes darting around, especially towards the circle of doctors surrounding her. She was too anxious to speak.
Du Heng noticed her gaze and smiled gently at her. "Don't be nervous. These are all medical interns at our hospital. It's not that your father's condition is particularly severe; they're just here to observe and learn.
