Chapter 69 A Miracle Doctor?
On the first day of business, encountering such a situation could lead to immediate closure if not handled properly, a bad start indeed for Carlos. Other customers, saw this situation, hesitated to continue eating, and stepped forward to accuse Carlos of being unscrupulous. They planned to report him to the health department.
James carefully observed the elderly man and realized that he wasn't suffering from food poisoning but had underlying health issues. He should stick to a bland diet instead of a hot pot. The hot pot will only make his condition worse.
The elderly man even fearlessly consumes a lot of high-protein seafood, which is also bad for his health. That’s why he fell severely ill, but those unaware might mistake it for food poisoning.
James was about to go help the elderly man while someone else acted faster. This young man confidently asserted, "He isn't suffering from food poisoning but rather an exacerbation of internal heat due to eating too much hotpot."
He appeared to be in his late twenties, with skin fairer than many women, clearly well-maintained, exuding vitality and confidence, as if there were no ailment he couldn't cure in the world.
The family members of the elderly man immediately rebuked, questioning the young man's credibility. One of them bluntly suggested calling emergency services and the police.
Suddenly, someone in the crowd exclaimed, "I remember now, this person is Dr. Derrick from HC Medical Center!" This revelation shocked many, with praises for Dr. Wheeler's reputed medical skills spreading among the onlookers.
James was somewhat surprised to learn of Dr. Wheeler's affiliation with HC Medical Center, understanding the confidence he exuded.
HC Medical Center was the most renowned traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Lindwood City, founded by Edwin, a legendary figure known as the Miracle Doctor.
Witnessing the reverence for Dr. Wheeler, it seemed he possessed genuine skills to diagnose the elderly man's true condition.
Dr. Wheeler, basking in the admiration, modestly downplayed his abilities, stating, "I'm just a doctor who saves lives, nothing more." Despite his humble words, a hint of pride was evident on his face.
Carlos, elated by Dr. Wheeler's presence, eagerly requested his assistance in treating the elderly man.
Dr. Wheeler assured them of the man's well-being under his care.
Derrick, slightly displeased, shook off Carlos Green's hand and proudly said, "Don't worry, since I’m here, this gentleman will be fine."
Upon learning of Derrick's identity, the elderly man's family members were also excited, seeing hope. They quickly said, "Doctor, please cure my father!"
Derrick nodded, squatting down to start massaging the elderly man. He applied varying pressures on several acupoints on the elderly man's body. The elderly man's originally pained expression eased significantly, his body stopped spasming, and his complexion improved from its earlier unpleasant state.
His technique immediately caused an exclamation from the crowd, "Wow, truly a talented doctor! Without medication or injections, he cured the person. It's truly miraculous!"
Carlos Green also wiped a bead of sweat from his forehead, feeling considerably relieved.
Only James Smith furrowed his brow. While others didn't notice, he saw clearly that Derrick had only temporarily alleviated the elderly man's condition, not truly treated it.
Moreover, Derrick's methods were quite ordinary and far from sophisticated.
Was the highly acclaimed HC Medical Center really at this level?
"Thank you, miracle doctor..." Before the elderly man's family could finish speaking, the elderly man's expression turned painful again, and this time, it was even more severe than before! His face not only darkened but also turned a deep red, his whole body starting to heat up abnormally.
"What..." Everyone was stunned. The elderly man's family immediately panicked, "Dad, what's wrong? How do you feel, Dad? "
"Hurry up, call 911, and take him to the hospital!" said the elderly man's son, glaring at Derrick.
"Hmph, what bullshit, such a famous doctor can't even cure a minor ailment," the crowd doubted.
Derrick's expression turned unpleasant at the criticism. He furrowed his brow, feeling somewhat uneasy, thinking it didn't make sense.
For a condition like the elderly man's, just massaging a few acupoints should provide relief. So why did the situation worsen?
Soon, his brow relaxed as he figured it out, saying, "Who said I couldn't cure him? I was just giving him a massage to relieve the pain. I hadn't started the actual treatment yet, and you're already getting anxious!"
He then sat back down, sneering, "Since you don't believe me, go ahead and take the patient to the hospital. But don't blame me for not warning you; the patient's condition is worsening. Moving him isn't advisable. If something goes wrong, don't regret it."
The elderly man's family, upon hearing Derrick's words, immediately grew anxious. They knew the elderly man had some minor issues and couldn't eat overly spicy food.
However, after a recent hospital check-up showing good health, they thought it was fine to have a hotpot. They had never experienced anything as terrifying as now, with the man foaming at the mouth, convulsing all over, and his skin turning black.
They dared not move the old man further and with humility they begged, "Dr. Smith, we are sorry, we were too hasty just now. Please don't take it to heart. Please cure our dad, we will be extremely grateful. "
Derrick's expression improved slightly at this, grunting, and said in a dissatisfied tone, "Remember, don't ever doubt the medical skills of HC Medical Center."
They said, "Yes, yes, we have learned our lesson from the miracle doctor." The elderly man's family quickly nodded in apology.
Derrick grunted in acknowledgment, then squatted back in front of the elderly man. He took out a box of silver needles from his bag and took a long silver needle out.
Then, he disinfected it with alcohol and then inserted it into an acupoint on the elderly man's neck.
His movements were swift. After inserting one needle, he immediately began with the second, then the third, and in no time, the elderly man was covered in eight silver needles.
The elderly man's complexion improved significantly, his expression seemed no longer pained. The dreadful blackness on his skin slowly faded away, his breathing returned to normal, and he opened his eyes.
Thunderous applause erupted on the scene, not sparing any praise for Derrick. The elderly man's family members were especially excited, quickly bowing and thanking Derrick.
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