Chapter 554: Giving Dana an Injection
At nine o'clock the next morning, we saw Professor Cruz and Tang Man off together.
The next step was not to treat Dana.
I had to have a frank conversation with the Chalons.
I first discussed the general content of my speech with Yiting, and Yiting then talked to Zhalun, and soon Zhalun led us into a small living room.
Everyone sit down, I say:
"Mr. and Mrs. Charun, before coming to Thailand, I learned about some Thai customs through the Internet. We need to communicate on many things."
Yiting translated it into Thai.
The couple nodded.
I said, "Your country considers the head the most noble part of the body, but for Dana's condition, acupuncture must be applied to the top of the head."
They nodded.
"Your country considers the left hand unclean, but when giving acupuncture, we use both hands."
They nodded again.
"I know Pattaya is quite open, but upper-class women in your country are more conservative. They have to undress during acupuncture. Acupuncture points are all over the body."
Mrs. Chalun turned her gaze to Chunlai.
I immediately understood what she meant and said, "He's just an assistant. I'll ask him to stay away when it's inconvenient."
Chalun spoke and Yiting translated for me.
The gist of it is that there are Western-style hospitals in Thailand, and they have been to Europe and other places for treatment, so they can accept it. However, when it is necessary to expose the body, it is best if only Dr. Wan and Yiting are present.
The conversation was pleasant and concluded quickly, and then the couple, along with Yiting, went to talk to Dana.
Back in the large living room outside, I gave Chunlai some instructions.
Chunlai nodded.
I said, "To boost Dana and Charon's confidence, I will dislocate your joint. Don't worry, it will be fine. It will only be a little numb and painful. Just keep smiling."
Chunlai said, "Teacher Wan, please believe me. After listening to your class that night, I understand that I represent China and Chinese medicine."
I smiled with satisfaction and said, "Well done! We want to represent China and Traditional Chinese Medicine not only at Mr. Chalun's house, but also in other places."
We have to stay here for a while and we have the opportunity to go out. Pattaya is a very open place, there is nothing you can't see, only things you can't think of.
In those places and at those times, we must represent China and be mindful of our words and actions."
Chun said, "Are you talking about seeing transvestites? I won't take pictures with them."
I couldn't help but laugh. "It's okay to take photos. Being civilized is about being careful with your words and actions. If no one takes photos with them, what will they eat?"
I was talking to Chunlai when Yiting came out and said to me, "Teacher Wan, we've communicated well. You can go in."
Dana was still sitting in a wheelchair. When she saw Chunlai and me, she clasped her hands together and had that always charming smile on her face.
The maid standing behind her saw Chalun wave his hand, retreat and close the door.
I walked to a set of sofas on the west side and asked Yiting to push Dana's wheelchair in.
I sat down and Dana sat across from me.
Yiting sat on my left, and Chalun sat on my right. Chunlai sat next to Yiting, and Mrs. Chalun stood behind Dana, holding the wheelchair.
"Dana, let's start with psychological intervention before treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine is different from Western medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on cultivating positive energy in the body."
Yiting looked at me and asked, "What do you mean by righteousness?"
“Positive factors in the body.”
Yiting just started translating.
I understand why traditional Chinese medicine is difficult to promote. The difficulty in translating these special terms and finding corresponding words is also a stumbling block.
So, I switched to everyday language to express my meaning. I continued:
"You must trust my medical skills. First, read a Chinese medicine bone setting technique."
Although she didn't quite understand the art of bone setting, she smiled and nodded.
I stood up and walked to the center of the house. Mrs. Chalun pushed the wheelchair in a different direction, facing me. Chunlai stood opposite me.
It was hot weather, and everyone was wearing short sleeves, so Chunlai's forearm was completely disconnected from his upper arm. It was like a piece of his forearm was hanging from his upper arm.
Their eyes bulged out. Mrs. Chalun held her chest and breathed heavily. Chalun and Yiting were so frightened that they dared not even breathe.
It was the first time I saw Dana not smiling. Her eyes were a little dull, staring at Chunlai's arm, her mouth slightly open.
At this moment, I straightened Chunlai's upper arm and pushed his forearm. Before they could see clearly, Chunlai's arm was back to normal.
I said, "Shake it a few times."
Chunlai rotated his arms in circles as wide as possible.
I walked back to my old seat, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The only sounds in the room were the echoes of relaxed exhalations.
I sat down and Mrs. Charon pushed Dana to sit opposite me again.
"This is where Chinese medicine differs from Western medicine. Western medicine requires complex repositioning, even surgery, while Chinese medicine uses manipulation based on the anatomy of the human body.
So, if you believe me, the positive factors in your body will increase.”
Dana's charming smile returned.
"Your illness is caused by your love of water and prolonged soaking in it. Because you like swimming, and Pattaya's climate is humid, the moisture has invaded your body."
Dana finally spoke her first words. She asked, "Why didn't this happen to my companions?"
"That's due to individual physical differences. You've had symptoms like edema before, and you've taken too many diuretics and anti-edema drugs."
After listening to Yiting's translation, Mrs. Chalun nodded.
"Taking too many diuretics caused water and electrolyte imbalance in the body, which led to calf cramps."
I tried not to mention dampness as much as possible and explained it to them using Western medical terms that they could understand.
After some communication, the Chalun family was full of curiosity about me.
So I told them to get Dana into bed.
Mrs. Charon called several maids to help.
They lifted Dana out of her wheelchair and, as I requested, laid her flat on the bed.
I explained to her some of the feelings after acupuncture, such as numbness, pain, and swelling, which are all normal phenomena.
She winked at me to show that she understood.
I said to Haru, "Go get a needle. Don't use a disposable one. Get an alcohol needle."
The room was completely silent.
Chunlai took the needle, and Chun and I went to the bathroom to clean our hands with alcohol. After coming out, Chunlai poured alcohol into the iron box, took out a lighter and lit it, and a blue flame shot up.
I took out a long needle and twisted it over the blue flame. Before anyone could see clearly, I had already inserted the first needle into the Baihui acupoint on Dana's head.
I said to Dana, "Stick out your tongue."
I made a demonstration myself.
She stuck out her tongue.
I took the short disinfected needle from Chunlai, quickly pricked her tongue three times, and then returned the needle to Chunlai.
Chunlai handed me another long needle, and I inserted it into Dana's Yongquan acupoint.
Then he said to Chun: "This is called opening the needle. It must be done before acupuncture. When you prick the tongue three times, be quick and then withdraw. Throw away the needle."
Because the Chalun couple really wanted to hear every word I said, Yiting almost became a simultaneous transmitter, translating everything I said to Chun.
I said, "We can rest now. Just ask someone to come in and keep watch."
Mrs. Chalun asked, "Is it that simple?"
I will never explain, just answer with one word: "Yes".
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