"Are you kidding me? Are you looking down on us? Pick a better excuse if you're going to lie," Xu Qinghe said, his face grim.
The other doctors present also began to scold Lin Xiao Tian.
Only the beautiful doctor, Xia Qingling, remained silent.
Instead of joining the mockery, she fell into deep thought.
Just then, the bespectacled man who had been speaking with Xu Qinghe exclaimed in surprise.
"Huh? You're Lin Xiao Tian? The Lin Xiao Tian from Jinsha Village?"
The other doctors immediately looked at the bespectacled man.
"Do you know him?" Xu Qinghe asked.
A smirk played on the bespectacled man's lips. He glanced at Lin Xiao Tian mockingly and said, "Director, we've been fooled. This person's name is Lin Xiao Tian, and he's my high school classmate. He had a head injury a few years ago and is now a fool. I was the one who treated his 'foolishness' back then!"
"A fool?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Qinghe's expression darkened.
"Don't worry, Director, I'll handle this," the bespectacled man said, seeing Xu Qinghe's gloomy face and sensing an opportunity to shine.
The next moment, he approached Lin Xiao Tian.
"Xiao Tian, be a good boy, go play, brother will give you candy," the bespectacled man said, rhythmically beckoning with his hand.
It was a gesture used to train a dog. He had communicated with Lin Xiao Tian in the same way when Lin Xiao Tian came to him for treatment of his 'foolishness.' At that time, Li Dazhu had profusely thanked him, unaware that he was being indirectly insulted.
The bespectacled man's actions were comical, drawing laughter from those around him.
"Get lost!" Lin Xiao Tian slapped him away.
The person in front of him was indeed his high school classmate, named Lu Ke. Lin Xiao Tian had been the top student in their year, while Lu Ke was second. Although they were in the same class, their relationship was not good.
Lu Ke was petty. Unable to match Lin Xiao Tian's academic performance, he had spread rumors about Lin Xiao Tian in private. Once, he had even hired some thugs from outside school to teach Lin Xiao Tian a lesson, but it failed. Instead, Lin Xiao Tian had taught him a lesson.
Furthermore, Lu Ke had a crush on Lin Xiao Tian's ex-girlfriend, Fang Xiaowen, at the time.
Because of this, Lu Ke had harbored resentment. He had even deliberately not invited Lin Xiao Tian to their graduation party.
Even a clay figurine would get angry when provoked!
Lin Xiao Tian had never sought trouble with Lu Ke, yet Lu Ke repeatedly tried to provoke him. How could Lin Xiao Tian tolerate this?
A loud slap echoed, and Lu Ke's glasses flew off. He was stunned.
"Security! Where's security! This stupid fool hit someone, hurry and throw him out!" Lu Ke shouted, clutching his face.
Soon, several young men in security uniforms ran over and surrounded Lin Xiao Tian.
"Heh, I was trying to help you out of good intentions, but I didn't expect you to be so ungrateful!" Lin Xiao Tian snorted and strode towards the exit.
The security guards didn't want to cause trouble, especially since Lin Xiao Tian was considered a fool and seemed to be leaving anyway. They didn't dare to stop him further.
Just as Lin Xiao Tian was about to leave, a clear voice called out to him.
"Wait! Did you mean just now that you can cure this illness?"
Lin Xiao Tian turned his head and saw that the speaker was none other than Xia Qingling.
"Qingling... no! Dr. Xia, you can't believe what a fool says! If anything happens to the patient, we won't be responsible," Lu Ke shouted.
Xia Qingling ignored him and turned to the director, Xu Qinghe.
"Director, we've exhausted all options. Instead of prolonging this, why not let him try? What if he succeeds?"
Xu Qinghe was also hesitant at this point.
But given the current situation, he truly had no other choice.
"Alright! Let's give it a try!"
"Lin Xiao Tian, do you have confidence?"
"The patient's identity is noble. If something goes wrong, you will be held accountable."
Xu Qinghe looked intently at Lin Xiao Tian.
"Don't worry, it's on me," Lin Xiao Tian said with a faint smile.
Then, accompanied by the attending physicians, Lin Xiao Tian entered the emergency room.
On the hospital bed lay a middle-aged beautiful woman, wearing light makeup. She looked around thirty, but was actually over forty. However, she was well-maintained, clearly from a good family background.
Lin Xiao Tian took the beautiful woman's pulse and quickly confirmed his suspicion.
"Do you have golden needles here?" Lin Xiao Tian asked the nurse beside him.
Lin Xiao Tian had learned a technique called "Golden Needle Crossing Acupoints" from the medical texts. This technique was highly effective for removing poisons and curses.
"No golden needles," the nurse shook her head.
"Then, if not, silver needles?"
"Silver needles... also not available," the nurse shook her head again.
"Hey, hey, you're asking for golden needles and then silver needles. Do you think this is a jewelry store?" Lu Ke immediately became impatient.
"Can stainless steel needles work?" Xia Qingling interrupted Lu Ke. "We usually use these needles for acupuncture."
"Then that will have to do," Lin Xiao Tian sighed.
The reason he was insistent on golden needles was because of their superior material and stability. Lin Xiao Tian would use his internal energy during needle insertion. Ordinary needles simply couldn't withstand the strain of so much internal energy.
Soon, stainless steel needles were brought. Lin Xiao Tian took out the needles, sterilized them meticulously, and prepared to begin the treatment.
"Heh, putting on a show. How long do you think you can keep it up?" Lu Ke couldn't resist a sarcastic remark.
As he was speaking, Lin Xiao Tian made his move.
Swish, swish, swish!
In just a moment, Lin Xiao Tian had inserted seven or eight needles.
The doctors from the traditional Chinese medicine department were stunned.
While laypeople might not understand, they, as professionals, knew the difficulty of these needles. Even veteran TCM doctors with decades of practice might not possess such skillful technique.
Moreover, after Lin Xiao Tian inserted the needles, their tails were still trembling. This was a phenomenon that only occurred with rapid needle insertion.
"Master!" an old TCM doctor exclaimed.
The old doctor was the chief physician of the TCM department. His praise immediately piqued everyone's curiosity about Lin Xiao Tian's needling technique.
In an instant, everyone crowded around.
Lin Xiao Tian ignored them and continued to insert needles rapidly.
Golden Needle Crossing Acupoints differed from ordinary acupuncture. Besides precisely hitting the acupoints, it also required the coordination of internal energy. Just these few needles had consumed a significant portion of Lin Xiao Tian's internal energy.
A drop of sweat rolled down Lin Xiao Tian's forehead. About ten minutes later, Lin Xiao Tian stopped.
"That's it. Once she wakes up and rests, she can be discharged. I'll write a prescription for clearing heat and detoxifying. Remember to have her take it on time," Lin Xiao Tian said. He then picked up a pen and paper and scribbled out a prescription before preparing to leave.
"Hey! What are you showing off for? She hasn't woken up yet! You fool, you're a fool, and you think we're fools too?" Lu Ke was displeased and moved to stop Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian had participated in this treatment. Now that the patient wasn't awake, he should also share the blame.
But as soon as he finished speaking, he heard a cough from behind.
"Cough, cough!"
"Mrs. Lin, you're awake!" the nurse exclaimed excitedly.
Upon hearing the nurse's words, everyone rushed to the beautiful woman's side.
Lu Ke's expression was completely dumbfounded.
Lin Xiao Tian had actually cured the patient?