"No, Dr. Zhang, my boss didn't mean it like that. He was just... he was just talking casually."
Wang Xiaomei was about to speak up for Er Zhu when Wang Cuifang quickly apologized to Zhang Liang.
Zhang Liang was the most skilled doctor here, and they couldn't afford to offend him, especially since their son's illness still required his treatment!
"Talking casually? Is this something you can talk about casually? This is a hospital, do you understand what a hospital is?"
Zhang Liang forcefully shook off Wang Cuifang's hand and shot an angry glance at Er Zhu.
"I wasn't talking casually. Gou Dan doesn't have congenital heart disease!"
Er Zhu didn't even look at Zhang Liang. He slowly walked towards Gou Dan and took out his silver needle kit.
"What are you doing? Is this a place for a country bumpkin like you to show off? Get out!"
As Er Zhu was about to take out his silver needles, Zhang Liang quickly rushed over, his brows furrowed, shouting. The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly tense!
At the same time, many doctors and nurses, hearing the commotion, rushed over. Their eyes were filled with anger.
"Who is this country bumpkin making a scene here? What an idiot!"
"Exactly! Dr. Zhang is a renowned cardiologist in China, and a hick dares to question him!"
"The child's parents are also fools for bringing someone like this. Dr. Zhang might refuse to treat Gou Dan from now on!"
...
They crowded at the doorway, each hurling insults, and Wang Xiaomei's face turned green with anger!
"What do you guys know? Er Zhu is a miracle doctor! He can even completely cure epilepsy. Can you do that?"
Wang Xiaomei clenched her fists, suddenly remembering Lin Quan's matter, and shouted loudly.
"Hahaha, cure epilepsy? Why don't you say he can bring people back from the dead?"
"Indeed, epilepsy is a global challenge. How can a country bumpkin like him cure it?"
"Fine, since you say he's so amazing, then take the child away. I'd like to see if he can cure him!"
...
Instead of gaining admiration for Er Zhu, Wang Xiaomei's words only provoked more ridicule, eventually even involving Gou Dan.
"That's right, if you don't believe my medical skills, then get out of the hospital!"
Zhang Liang glanced at his colleagues at the door, then at Er Zhu and the others, a sly smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
He had found the child troublesome from the moment he saw him, and now was the perfect opportunity to drive them away!
"Mom, I can't leave. I need to be treated here!"
Thinking he might be kicked out of the hospital, Gou Dan hugged Wang Cuifang's arm tightly, big tears rolling down his cheeks. He looked utterly pitiful.
"Boss, you can go. We don't need you to treat Gou Wa anymore."
Seeing her son's tear-streaked face, Wang Cuifang felt as if her heart was being gouged out. Her trust in Er Zhu instantly crumbled. Her eyes reddened as she pleaded.
"We thank you for your help, but please, please hurry and leave!"
Liu Er Leng, who had been silent all this time, was also in tears. He shouted at Er Zhu with helplessness and anger.
In the room, crying, mockery, and curses blended into a cacophony. Seeing this scene, Zhang Liang's eyes held a hint of triumph.
"Indeed, if you want me to treat him, that's fine. As long as you bow and apologize to me, we can forget about this."
He didn't know how long they had been crying. Zhang Liang felt the atmosphere was just right and then spoke triumphantly.
How dare this guy pretend to be great in front of him? He was simply overestimating himself!
"Boss, please, have mercy on us and our child."
Seeing that Er Zhu remained silent, Wang Cuifang and her husband knelt on the ground, kowtowing and begging. Wang Xiaomei was so angry she wanted to pull Er Zhu away, but unexpectedly, Er Zhu moved at that moment!
He swiftly picked up a silver needle and inserted it into Gou Dan's chest. Gou Dan immediately fainted. Then, several more needles were inserted, and Gou Dan's complexion grew increasingly pale!
"What are you doing? Who told you to touch him!"
Wang Cuifang was the first to snap out of it. She quickly stood up, shouting as she rushed towards Gou Dan.
She deeply regretted bringing Boss here. Not only had she offended Dr. Zhang, but her son had also fainted!
"If you don't want him to die, then stand still and don't move!"
Just as Wang Cuifang was about to remove the silver needles, Er Zhu suddenly spoke, his tone extremely firm.
Wang Cuifang's hand froze in mid-air. Her eyes darted around. Her reason told her she had to remove the needles, but her emotions warned her not to.
She had completely offended Zhang Liang now. If she offended Boss again, her son would truly be left to die!
Fine, since it was death either way, she'd take a gamble!
Wang Cuifang took a deep breath, as if mustering immense courage. She cast a heartbroken glance at Gou Dan and slowly withdrew her hand.
"Hmph, playing mysterious!"
Zhang Liang crossed his arms and glanced dismissively at the silver needles on Gou Dan's chest, muttering to himself.
Wang Xiaomei wanted to defend Er Zhu, but at that moment, Er Zhu moved again. He swiftly inserted several more needles into Gou Dan's chest and soles. The needles on his chest formed a circle, completely surrounding the tender heart.
Silence descended upon the room, like death. Wang Cuifang and her husband, in particular, dared not even breathe loudly!
"Is this the long-lost 'Bao Xin' acupuncture technique?"
At the doorway, a man with gold-rimmed glasses craned his neck and exclaimed in confusion.
"How is that possible? Even our university professors have only seen this acupuncture technique in ancient books. How could this country bumpkin know it?"
As soon as the man finished speaking, a woman beside him retorted dismissively.
"Yes, they say this technique is very strange. One needs to be extremely skilled in acupuncture and have great talent to master it!"
At the front, a female doctor with black-rimmed glasses also seemed to recall something and added.
But at this moment, a trace of shock flickered in Zhang Liang's eyes. He stared at the silver needles, dumbfounded, his mind blank!
Because the technique Er Zhu was using was indeed the long-lost "Bao Xin" acupuncture technique!
He had studied this technique himself, so he was intimately familiar with it. It was precisely because of this that he could recognize it at a glance!
He hadn't expected this country bumpkin to have some skill!
But in an instant, the shock in Zhang Liang's eyes vanished, replaced by his usual disdain.
Knowing this technique was nothing special. It only proved that the country bumpkin understood medicine. But understanding medicine didn't mean he could cure Gou Dan's illness!
Because the most important thing for a doctor is to prescribe the right medicine for the illness!
Clearly, this kid wasn't prescribing the right medicine!
Zhang Liang curved his lips into a smile, looked at Gou Dan's pale face, and stood aside with the air of someone enjoying a spectacle.
"So hot, it's so hot!"
Just then, Gou Dan suddenly frowned. He seemed to be in great pain, shouting and shaking his head incessantly.
"Gou Dan!"
Wang Cuifang was more anxious than ever. She called out and ran forward again, her hand reaching for the silver needles once more...