Sunlight filtered through dappled leaves, casting its glow on the village path, but it couldn't dispel the gloom in Lin Yue's heart. Ever since deciding to treat the seriously ill Grandpa Liu, she had felt unprecedented pressure. The villagers' skeptical gazes and the warnings from conservative elders weighed heavily on her heart like stones.

At this moment, Lin Yue was in her small room, rummaging through her rudimentary medical equipment and dwindling medicines, her brow furrowed. These items were her last connection to modern medicine, her hope for saving Grandpa Liu and proving herself. Chen Yu silently entered the room, watching Lin Yue's retreating figure, a flicker of heartache in his eyes. He gently walked to Lin Yue's side and grasped her shoulders.

"Lin Yue, don't worry too much. I know you're right, we'll definitely get through this." Chen Yu's voice was deep and firm.

Lin Yue looked up at Chen Yu, a hint of gratitude in her eyes: "Chen Yu, thank you. But this time it's really difficult. The villagers don't understand. What if... what if something goes wrong? I really don't know what to do."

"No, your medical skills are so good, and you've successfully helped many people before. We must believe in ourselves," Chen Yu encouraged.

Just then, a commotion arose outside the door. It turned out that some villagers had gathered outside the courtyard, still arguing about Lin Yue's treatment of Grandpa Liu.

“She can’t do this recklessly. We can’t let this strange medical practice spread in our village,” a villager shouted.

“But Grandpa Liu’s condition has indeed improved, so maybe she really does have a solution,” another villager hesitantly countered.

Lin Yue and Chen Yu stepped out of the house and looked at the excited villagers outside the courtyard. Lin Yue took a deep breath and was about to speak when Chen Yu stepped forward first.

"Everyone, please quiet down!" Chen Yu shouted loudly. His voice had a calming power, and the villagers' voices gradually subsided. "I know everyone is worried, but Lin Yue saved Grandpa Liu out of kindness, and she was confident in her abilities. We can't deny her medical skills just because we haven't seen her in person."

“Chen Yu, you’re too young. You don’t understand how serious this is. If something goes wrong, the whole village could be in trouble,” an older villager said seriously.

“Yes, we can’t take that risk,” the other villagers echoed.

Looking at the scene before her, Lin Yue felt a pang of sadness. She knew that these villagers were only opposing her out of fear and misunderstanding of the unknown, but she still couldn't accept that her medical skills were being misunderstood in this way.

"Listen to me, everyone." Lin Yue stepped forward, looking firmly at the villagers. "I understand your concerns, but Grandpa Liu was already on the verge of death. If we didn't try my method, he wouldn't have survived. Besides, I've used my medical skills to save other villagers before without any problems. I genuinely want to help you all. If we give up because of fear, then even more people will lose their lives because they can't get effective treatment."

The villagers fell silent, their eyes filled with complex emotions as they looked at Lin Yue. Just then, Captain Li arrived. He looked at the villagers and Lin Yue with a grave expression.

"Lin Yue, are you really absolutely sure? This is no small matter; we have a responsibility to the entire village," Captain Li asked.

“Captain Li, I can’t say I’m absolutely certain, but I have a lot of confidence. Besides, we can’t reject new possibilities because of traditional ideas. I’m willing to bear all the consequences,” Lin Yue replied firmly.

Captain Li pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Alright, Lin Yue, I believe in you. We can't just stand by and watch the villagers suffer. This time, we'll follow your method. But remember, you must give it your all and there can be no mistakes."

With Captain Li's support, Lin Yue felt a surge of warmth in her heart. But she also knew that this was only the first step; the real challenge lay in the subsequent treatment.

Lin Yue returned to the house and began diligently preparing the necessary items for the treatment. Chen Yu helped her, his heart filled with love and admiration as he watched Lin Yue's focused expression. He knew that Lin Yue was an extraordinary woman; her courage and kindness were the most dazzling he had ever met.

During the preparation process, Lin Yue explained the treatment plan to Chen Yu in detail, hoping that he could understand each step so that he could better assist her during the treatment. Chen Yu listened attentively; although he didn't know much about medicine, he tried his best to remember every word Lin Yue said.

Finally, the moment of treatment arrived. Grandpa Liu's house was once again crowded with people; the villagers all wanted to see if Lin Yue could succeed this time. Lin Yue entered the house, and looking at Grandpa Liu lying on the bed, her eyes became even more determined. She first checked Grandpa Liu's condition again, and then began the treatment methodically.

She took out her silver needles, sterilized them, and accurately inserted them into the acupoints, each needle carrying her hope and determination. Next, she applied a hot compress to Grandpa Liu using her own prepared traditional Chinese medicine. During this process, the entire room was so quiet that only Lin Yue's soft breathing and the sound of the silver needles touching his skin could be heard.

Time ticked by, each minute feeling like an eternity to Lin Yue. Sweat beaded on her forehead, but her hands remained steadfast. Chen Yu watched anxiously, glancing frequently at Lin Yue and then at Grandpa Liu, silently praying for them.

Suddenly, Grandpa Liu's body trembled slightly, then he began to cough violently. The villagers gasped in alarm, someone shouting, "Something's wrong!"

Lin Yue's face also turned pale, but she didn't panic. She quickly adjusted her treatment method, gently patting Grandpa Liu's back to help relieve his cough. After a while, Grandpa Liu's cough gradually stopped, and his breathing became steady. Lin Yue breathed a sigh of relief; she knew the most dangerous moment had passed.

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