Chapter 7 Acupuncture
At a food stall nestled beside the bustling crowd, someone boasted about their achievements, drawing laughter from the crowd; others engaged in lively conversation, their beer mugs clinking with the crisp sound of a clink. Several waiters scurried between them, occasionally shouting back and forth to the front desk.
However, the noise from all directions was quietly silenced under the invisible barrier laid out by Xi Qing and Chen Yuanchuan.
The air passing by them seemed to be stagnant. The two men faced each other and could even hear each other's breathing. Smoke filled the air.
The crisp and abrupt ringing of the cell phone broke through the depression, like a thunderclap in spring.
Chen Yuanchuan's thin eyelids trembled slightly, and the ruthlessness in his eyes vanished in the blink of an eye. On the dining table, his cracked phone was vibrating stubbornly, the caller ID flickering faintly, a glaring sight in the night.
As if instantly returning to his old familiar self, Chen Yuanchuan glared at Xi Qing and said unhappily, "Xi Qian, I'll find an excuse to prevaricate later."
After he finished speaking, he picked up the phone, pressed the answer button, and turned his back to Xi Qing.
Since his goal had been achieved, Xi Qing coughed twice, then stood up and left happily.
Xi Qing had read the entire novel and long understood that Chen Yuanchuan's character was not as simple as it appeared. Otherwise, even with his golden finger, he would not be able to achieve such a successful career. Now, he had only glimpsed the tip of the iceberg.
And this is the real purpose of Xi Qing's trip.
There is no construction without destruction. Only by completely shattering Chen Yuanchuan's mask can we enter his heart.
Everything went smoothly today. Xi Qing comfortably got into the Maybach, turned on the in-car music, and continued on his way home.
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A strange male voice came from the other end of the phone, and the emotion was difficult to suppress.
"Are you Mr. Chen? I am Li Linhui's son, Li Fubin." Li Linhui was the elderly man who suffered from heart failure in the afternoon.
"After my father drank the medicinal soup you gave him this afternoon, his brain natriuretic peptide, an indicator of heart failure, miraculously dropped. The attending doctor asked me if I knew what my father had done today. My father had informed me of your plans and instructions in advance, so I didn't tell him."
After hearing the good news from the patient's family, Chen Yuanchuan's manic mood suddenly improved.
Not only did it prove that the prescriptions of Traditional Chinese Medicine truly possessed extraordinary efficacy, but it was also his first time treating a patient. For a medical student, it was definitely a truly meaningful moment.
Chen Yuanchuan suppressed his excitement and responded calmly, "That's good. Just drink two bowls a day and persist for a period of time, and the effect will be even more significant."
"I called to express my gratitude for saving my father, but I also want to ask you something. I'm wondering if Mr. Chen can... cure meningitis?"
Suddenly, the virtual screen of the traditional Chinese medicine system unfolded in front of Chen Yuanchuan.
【System prompt】
You have successfully treated your first patient, demonstrating your remarkable medical skills and compassion. You have earned the achievement "Newcomer."
Achievement Reward: Experience Points: +500
Unlock function: Acupuncture (using needles to guide qi and harmonize yin and yang)
[Trigger limited-time mission (3 days): Save Li Mengting]
Target: Li Mengting, daughter of Li Fupeng of Li's Food Company. She contracted viral meningitis a week ago and, due to her congenitally weak constitution, could only receive conservative treatment and remains in a coma.
Mission Rewards: 2000 experience points, a Transcendent Cleansing Marrow Pill, and five chances to win the roulette wheel. (The prize pool includes ancient books, lost prescriptions, rare medicinal herbs, and other special gifts.)
"...I know you must be a miraculous doctor in Dayin Chao City. Please save my poor niece. We will reward you handsomely."
Li Fubin had investigated Chen Yuanchuan privately. He found out that his family only had his mother who worked as a cashier in a supermarket, so it was definitely not the family's generations of doctors as he had claimed.
However, he did miraculously help his father recover from his illness, which made Li Fubin even more certain that Chen Yuanchuan, who did not want to reveal where he learned his skills, possessed special abilities.
Chen Yuanchuan looked at the task target column and compared the relationship, feeling a little surprised. The old man looked ordinary, but he was actually the father of a company manager. It really is true that appearances can't be judged by appearances.
"Okay, but I can't guarantee that it can be cured. You have to be able to accept this result." Chen Yuanchuan said.
This was the first time the system had released a limited-time task. Before this, Chen Yuanchuan didn't even know it had this function. However, considering the extremely generous rewards, he had to give it a try no matter what.
The next morning, Chen Yuanchuan arrived in City S on the first-class flight booked by Li Fubin. As soon as he got off the plane, Li Fubin's personal assistant drove Chen Yuanchuan to the front door of Li's single-family villa.
Located in the suburbs of S City, the Li Mansion boasts a magnificent blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles. Outside, a delicate garden is built, where several bamboo trees sway in the breeze.
Led by his life assistant, Chen Yuanchuan walked through the garden with steady steps, looking straight ahead, and entered the spacious and bright main hall.
A handsome man in his thirties came forward and shook hands warmly with Chen Yuanchuan. "Mr. Chen, thank you for coming. I'm Li Fubin, who called you. Please come this way."
In the center of the main hall, Li Linhui sat upright on a rosewood chair. Although his face was slightly rosier than when he was in the hospital, his weathered eyes concealed a heavy burden.
On a sofa not far away, a beautiful woman with a lingering charm sobbed silently, gently wiping tears from her face. Her beauty, even after years of wear and tear, had not faded, but rather, gained a touch of gentleness.
The middle-aged man, who was intimidating without being angry, stood beside the beautiful woman, patiently comforting his depressed wife, with sadness evident between his brows.
With the arrival of Chen Yuanchuan, everyone's eyes in the hall were focused on him. Mr. and Mrs. Li were both surprised at his youth and handsomeness.
Li Linhui struggled to get up to greet him, holding on to the armrests of the chair with both hands. Li Fupeng, who was sitting on the sofa, saw this and hurried over to help him, but was stopped by his father.
Li Linhui insisted on personally welcoming Chen Yuanchuan, firstly out of gratitude and secondly out of pleading.
Chen Yuanchuan quickly stepped forward, pressed Li Linhui's shoulder, and said softly, "Uncle Li, you are the elder, I can't bear it. I promise you that I will do my best to save your granddaughter, don't worry."
Li Fupeng, who was standing aside, had a cold expression on his face and looked at Chen Yuanchuan with sharp eyes.
The man in front of him was in his early twenties, had a good-looking appearance, and must have an impetuous personality. How could he possibly solve a problem that so many experienced doctors were helpless to solve? He never believed that such a miracle would happen.
Li Linhui glanced at Li Fupeng's attitude and couldn't help but sigh. He said earnestly: "Fupeng, Dad is not as capable as you, but Dad knows a saying that heroes emerge from youth. You should give Mr. Chen some trust."
Li Fupeng still had some doubts in his heart when he heard this, but for the sake of his father, he adjusted his expression and said slowly: "I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, if you can save Xing Mengting, you can fill out my check."
Li Linhui glared at Li Fupeng, then said to Chen Yuanchuan with a forced smile, "I apologize on Fupeng's behalf. Please don't mind. He's arrogant and stubborn because he has a few bucks. I'll teach him a lesson. You should go see Mengting first."
Li Fupeng's wife Lan Fangfang also walked up to Chen Yuanchuan at this time. Her eyes were red and tears could not stop flowing, but she still tried to maintain a decent demeanor.
She trembled as she held Chen Yuanchuan's hand, her voice choked with sobs, "Mr. Chen, Mengting is our dearest love. I beg you, please save her."
Chen Yuanchuan felt a surge of motherly warmth, patted the back of Lan Fangfang's hand, and comforted her, "Madam, please rest assured. Since I, Chen Yuanchuan, have accepted this mission, I will do my best to save Miss Mengting."
Lan Fangfang nodded gratefully and led Chen Yuanchuan upstairs to Li Mengting's bedroom.
The bedroom with closed doors and windows is stuffy and filled with delicate little girl's ornaments, which can easily reveal the character of the room's owner.
However, now the owner of the room is lying quietly on the big bed, his life slipping away bit by bit.
Li Mengting closed her eyes tightly, her long eyelashes were like two small fans, thick and curled, adding a touch of beauty to her oval face.
Her features were small and delicate, yet worn by illness, and her skin was so pale it looked almost transparent, as if it would break at the slightest touch.
By the bed, several advanced medical instruments were constantly monitoring Li Mengting's vital signs, flashing faint blue light.
The two highly paid chief physicians were discussing the treatment plan in a low voice. When they heard the knock on the door, they looked outside at the same time.
Lan Fangfang walked in and said gently, "Dr. Cai, Dr. Huang, thank you for your hard work."
Then, Lan Fangfang turned around and introduced Chen Yuanchuan who was standing behind her. "This is Mr. Chen we invited. We need to check on Meng Ting's condition. The two doctors can take a break first."
The two doctors' expressions suddenly became complicated when they saw the young Chen Yuanchuan. One of them couldn't help but speak with a mixture of anger and doubt.
"Mrs. Lan, are you kidding me? This yellow-haired brat, can he cure Miss Li? Don't let these charlatans delay Miss Li's treatment!"
Lan Fangfang remained firm after hearing this, "Doctor Cai, I understand your concerns. But Mr. Chen is not the kind of person you think he is. We asked him to come here in the hope of finding more treatment possibilities for Meng Ting."
Chen Yuanchuan didn't want to get entangled with them. He glanced at the two doctors' surprised and dissatisfied faces and focused all his attention on Li Mengting.
Chen Yuanchuan knew that facts spoke louder than words, and by then, those who looked down on him would surely be slapped in the face.
Chen Yuanchuan took a deep breath and his eyes became sharp: Start acupuncture mode.
A screen, visible only to him, popped up before his eyes, instantly scanning Li Mengting's medical information. The data scrolled rapidly across the screen, finally settling on a detailed acupuncture treatment plan.
This plan is the crystallization of the combination of ancient Chinese medicine wisdom and the essence of future technology, and is tailored for Li Mengting.
Chen Yuanchuan walked lightly to Li Mengting's bedside, picked up the silver needles that had been prepared in advance, and administered them according to the real-time prompts given by the system.
His technique flowed like flowing water, each needle accurately piercing the designated acupoint. The hair-thin silver needles seemed to come alive in Chen Yuanchuan's hands. With the slightest tremor of his fingers, the system released gentle, mysterious energy, penetrating deep into Li Mengting's body.
The moment Chen Yuanchuan finished the acupuncture, a miracle occurred. Li Mengting, who had been unconscious, fluttered her eyelashes and slowly opened her eyes. A moment of confusion flashed through her, then a glow gradually appeared, and she suddenly came to life.
As the two doctors stared in astonishment, Lan Fangfang exclaimed in ecstasy and rushed to Li Mengting's bed without thinking. She held her daughter's hand, which was full of needles, tightly, her eyes filled with tears and she was speechless for a while.
Seeing this scene, Chen Yuanchuan couldn't help but smile, his heart surging with emotion.
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