One day, King Wen of Wei asked Bian Que, "Your three brothers are all good at medical skills. Which is the best? "
Bian Que replied: "The eldest brother is the best, the second brother is the second, and I am the worst."
King Wen asked again, "Since you are the worst, why are you the most famous?"
Bian Que replied, "My eldest brother treated me before I got sick. Because most people don't know that he has eradicated the cause in advance, his fame can't spread, only our family knows. My second brother was treated at the beginning of his illness. Most people think that he can only cure minor illnesses, so he is only famous in our village. And I, Bian Que, treated my illness when it was very serious. Most people think that my medical skills are the best when they see major operations such as bloodletting and sticking needles on meridians, so my reputation spread all over the country. "
King Wen repeatedly nodded and praised: "You speak very well."