Wu Tian's brow furrowed deeper and deeper.
At first, he thought he was mistaken, but as Xu Chao's needling technique progressed step by step, he could increasingly feel that his own judgment was correct.
Outsiders might not have noticed anything wrong with Xu Chao.
But as the pinnacle of traditional Chinese medicine, he could tell exactly how good or bad someone's needling technique was.
Xu Chao clearly had no training in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture in TCM emphasizes a thorough understanding, meaning that regardless of the style, the execution is always very natural.
But Xu Chao was completely different!
When he performed acupuncture, his movements could only be described as timid, as if he were afraid of making a mistake, not daring to be bold.
But if that were the case, then the problem arose.
If he was a novice in acupuncture, then why would he dare to take on such a task?
With deep doubt, Wu Tian continued to watch.
Xu Chao maintained his awkward needling technique, like a novice practicing on an acupoint chart.
Such a needling process was no different from a toddler learning to walk.
Soon, more than half of his needling was complete.
But just as he was about to insert the next needle, Wu Tian subconsciously said, "Wait a moment."
This sudden reminder startled Xu Chao, almost causing him to drop the needle.
He looked at Wu Tian with displeasure and said, "What are you doing? You dare to disturb me at this moment, are you afraid I won't make a mistake?"
Wu Tian looked at him and said, "I want to ask you one thing, are you really planning to insert this needle like this?"
Xu Chao found Wu Tian's words inexplicable and said, "What do you mean? If I don't insert this needle, what else do you expect me to do?"
Wu Tian said, "I advise you to think again."
"You've got this needle completely wrong. If you insert it like this, it will cause big problems!"
Xu Chao was stunned at first, then immediately felt indignant.
He said with great displeasure, "What do you mean? Who are you? I'm the one performing the acupuncture, what does this have to do with you?"
Wu Tian said, "It indeed has nothing to do with me, but as a doctor, I cannot stand by and watch you make a mistake, especially since this is no small matter."
"Let me tell you, if you dare to insert this needle, believe me, you will absolutely not be able to rectify the situation."
Hearing Wu Tian say this, everyone was stunned.
Chen Tiebing couldn't help but ask, "Young man, what are you talking about? Is there really something wrong with this?"
Wu Tian replied, "Of course there's something wrong. Think about it, acupuncture, if you miss the acupoint, can that be a small matter?"
"Besides, the patient is suffering from a stroke. Although he hasn't died yet, his body is already extremely weak."
"If this needle goes in, believe me, your father's condition will absolutely take a turn for the worse."
Wu Tian's words made Chen Tiebing's hair stand on end.
He immediately turned to Xu Chao and said, "Dr. Xu, what is going on? Is this young man telling the truth?"
Xu Chao was not even a dabbler in traditional Chinese medicine, so he was a bit bewildered by the situation.
But with so many people watching, how could he possibly admit to Wu Tian's words?
Therefore, he immediately denied it, "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"
"Director Chen, you mustn't listen to his nonsense!"
"My skills are definitely up to par, this guy is just trying to fool you!"
With that, he looked at Wu Tian with a gloomy expression and said, "Kid, who exactly are you? What business is it of yours?"
"Let me tell you, I am an elite here. You dare to question my abilities? I think you are simply ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Wu Tian said coldly, "I think you are the one who is ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth. You've learned a few tricks and dare to treat people."
"Someone like you, an elite doctor? Tell me, are you worthy of the white coat you wear?"
Wu Tian's words undeniably struck a chord with Xu Chao, making him start to doubt himself.
But with so many people gathered here, he couldn't possibly take Wu Tian's words seriously.
If he truly harbored doubts, how would others perceive him?
Wouldn't his lifelong reputation become a topic of gossip?
Therefore, he continued to insist, "Hey, I ask you, where did you come from?"
"I am a doctor, but what are you?"
"I am the one treating the patient now, not you. You'd better think carefully before you speak. If something really goes wrong, can you afford the responsibility!"
Zhang Shiman also chimed in, "Exactly. Who is Xu Chao? He's a legitimate senior doctor!"
"Someone like you dares to dictate to Dr. Xu. I say, aren't you taking yourself too seriously?"
Wu Tian said coldly, "He is a doctor, am I not? I am the village doctor of Taohua Village. Is that enough reason for me to question him?"
Wu Tian's words made everyone slightly stunned, with strange expressions appearing on their faces.
They had originally thought that if Wu Tian dared to say such things, he must be a renowned famous doctor.
But now Wu Tian claimed to be a village doctor, which seemed utterly absurd.
Xu Chao burst into laughter and said, "No, as a village doctor, what right do you have to say such things to me?"
"What is a village doctor? A village doctor is a nobody!"
"Only the most incompetent doctors are assigned to be village doctors!"
"Your words are worse than saying nothing. I don't think you're even a village doctor, you're just a fool, hahahaha..."
Xu Chao's laughter was particularly sharp, and no one at the scene spoke up for Wu Tian.
After all, faced with a village doctor and a rising star in the medical field, they would never choose the former.
Even Chen Tiebing was starting to get impatient with Wu Tian.
He had initially thought Wu Tian's words were true, but now it seemed completely ridiculous.
However, he was still somewhat civilized and suppressed his anger.
He said to Wu Tian, "Young man, although I don't know your intentions, I advise you to stop talking."
"This is a matter of life and death. If you continue to speak, I will get angry."
Zhang Shiman, however, was not as polite as Chen Tiebing.
She crossed her arms and taunted Wu Tian, "I think this guy is simply jealous of Dr. Xu."
"After all, they are of similar age, but their careers are worlds apart, so he's unbalanced!"
With that, she sternly shouted at Wu Tian, "Hey, I'm telling you, get out of here now!"
"Otherwise, do you believe I'll call the police and have you arrested?"