The boss, Wang Ping, was an elder over fifty, with a weather-beaten face and deeply sunken eyes, deep and bright, looking very spirited.
He had witnessed everything that just happened, and although he couldn't believe that Nianyang, at such a young age, could treat illnesses, he noticed that despite all the skepticism from others, Nianyang remained calm and stable. If it were him, he might have fumed with anger or been profoundly embarrassed. This composure alone indicated she was no ordinary person!
Hearing Nianyang request for silver needles, he handed over the tool kit without hesitation, "Young friend, do you need any other medical instruments?"
Nianyang smiled, "Thank you, boss, but the silver needles will suffice!"
Wang Ping's beard trembled; only needing silver needles, could it mean she's going to use acupuncture for the treatment?
Noticing Wang Ping's doubts, Nianyang explained, "The Gu Poison in the gentleman's body has clogged his bloodstream; acupuncture is required to expel it."
Everyone was stunned upon hearing Nianyang's words.
"What? This little girl is actually going to use acupuncture for treatment?"
All physicians had heard of acupuncture; it's a unique traditional Chinese medical technique. It treats body illnesses through the conduction effect of meridians and acupoints, applying certain manipulative methods.
This procedure is considered a medical miracle. The doctors present had only seen the procedure in medical books and never witnessed it conducted in real life!
Because human acupoints are vital electric fields within the living body, and places closely linked to the brain.
Generally, those who study traditional Chinese medicine dare not easily use acupuncture treatment without decades of experience, as a mistake could mean certain death for the patient!
Doctor Xu's eyes widened directly, "Nonsense! Utter nonsense! You brazen little girl, how dare you recklessly use acupuncture on a patient? If you end up killing the gentleman, can you bear the consequences?"
Nianyang found Doctor Xu truly bothersome and impatiently said, "Doctor Xu, when one patient is being treated, there's no need for a second doctor. Could you please keep your mouth shut while I treat the patient? Did a dog eat your medical integrity?"
Someone couldn't help but laugh, nearly causing Doctor Xu to faint from anger!
"Madam, you might not know, there are a total of 720 acupoints in the human body, 402 medical-use acupoints, among which 108 are vital acupoints, separated into active and dormant acupoints, any slight miscalculation, and your husband's life will be over!" Doctor Xu said excitedly.
His firm words made the housekeeper aunt a bit worried, "Madam, what do you think..."
Madam Ruan hesitated, glancing at Nianyang.
"Madam, please trust me!" Nianyang said, her calm voice like a pair of hands brushing over Madam Ruan's heart, dispelling all her tension.
Doctor Xu, seeing Madam Ruan not listening to him, sneered angrily, "Young girl, I must warn you, treating illnesses is no joke; if you happen to kill the gentleman, you'll face endless prison!"
Nianyang raised her eyebrows, half-smiling, "Oh, what if I cure him?"
"That's impossible!" Doctor Xu retorted without a thought, his face full of ridicule, "Don't think knowing a bit of medical basics makes you the Divine Doctor. If you can cure the gentleman, it'll only happen when it rains red!"
Hearing Doctor Xu's arrogant words, Nianyang was irked. Is this half-baked country doctor truly convinced he's a living Buddha by public praise?
Doctors like him, devoid of medical ethics and valuing fame over life, who knows how many patients they've harmed; she must teach him a lesson!
"Since you're so certain, why not place a bet? If I fail to cure the gentleman, I'll willingly kneel and admit my mistake and take responsibility." Nianyang said gently.
"But if I successfully treat the gentleman, you must kneel in front of everyone and kowtow to me three times, how about it?"
"Fine, no problem, since you're seeking death, I'll grant it. If you indeed cure the gentleman, I will kowtow to you three times publicly!" Doctor Xu said with smugness.
He couldn't stand Nianyang's pretentious attitude, ignoring him and daring to question his medical skills publicly, making him lose face!
At this point, Doctor Xu wished fervently for Nianyang to fail, so he could regain his honor!