Chapter 70 Arrogant Derrick
As soon as James spoke, he immediately caught everyone's attention, and they looked at him in surprise.
Derrick's expression darkened visibly as he stared unkindly at James, and asked, "Who are you, how dare you question me?"
Carlos was taken aback and quickly grabbed James, saying, "James, are you crazy? What nonsense are you talking about? He is the genius doctor of HC Medical Center. Please don’t be disrespectful. Hurry up and apologize!"
Then he hurriedly said to Derrick, "Dr. Wheeler, please don't mind. James is just joking. Don't take it seriously. Please keep treating your patients."
Feeling his authority had been challenged, Derrick didn't rush to administer the ninth needle. He looked at James with a subtle smirk and said, "Alright, I, Derrick, have been practicing medicine for so many years, cured thousands of patients, and have never been told I was wrong. Fine, since you say I'm wrong, then tell me, what is the true procedure?"
James frowned slightly, lowering his impression of Derrick once again. As a doctor, being so competitive was not appropriate.
The elderly patient's family members became anxious when Derrick stopped the treatment. They directed their anger toward James, scolding, "Who are you anyway? How you dare to doubt Dr. Wheeler's medical skills?"
Some even rudely pushed him aside, saying, "Go away, don't disturb Dr. Wheeler's treatment!"
A more composed family member asked, "You say Dr. Wheeler is wrong, are you also a doctor?"
This question made many people suddenly realize that this person didn't seem foolish. Since he dared to question Dr. Wheeler, he must at least be a doctor with some expertise.
James shook his head and said, "I am not a doctor."
They harshly remarked, "What? You're not a doctor, yet you dare to blabber here? Get lost to where you came from!" The elderly patient's family member's attitude became even more hostile.
Derrick burst into laughter, and stated, "You're not a doctor, yet you dare to say I'm wrong? Are you out of your mind?"
James remained calm and said seriously, "You haven't correctly diagnosed the patient's condition. He doesn't have food poisoning, but it's definitely not just a simple case of the body overheating from eating hotpot.
"I observed your treatment method, which is a typical cold-needle technique. You mistakenly assumed the patient's constitution was fiery. But in reality, it's not that simple even though the patient may appear to have fiery symptoms.
"About twenty years ago, perhaps influenced by traditional Chinese medicine, he consumed a lot of cold-natured herbs and foods, leading to a body that is both sensitive to heat and cold."
"Your previous eight needles were cold needles which exacerbated the patient's condition. With this ninth needle, the patient would not be able to bear it," he spoke firmly and seriously, causing many to start to doubt Derrick’s treatment.
However, Derrick just sneered, disdainfully saying, "Nonsense! You know nothing! I thought you understood medicine, but you're just an amateur. This patient clearly has fiery symptoms; anything he eats easily causes heat, and he gets mouth ulcers several times a month.
"No matter how many cold herbs and foods he consumes, he can't possibly be sensitive to cold! Moreover, his liver isn't good; he often suffers from insomnia and poor sleep quality.
"When I took his pulse earlier, I found out that he only slept around three in the morning and woke up at seven, insufficient sleep leading to liver heat, triggering the hidden ailment and darkening of the skin."
He glared at James with contempt and a domineering attitude. Derrick declared, "You know nothing, yet you dare to question me? I can't believe your audacity! Enough of this nonsense, watch as I administer this needle and restore the patient to normal!"
Upon hearing Derrick's words, many nodded in agreement, showing even more disdain towards James.
James furrowed his brow, wondering how Derrick, with such limited skills, could be called a genius doctor. If Derrick was considered a genius doctor, then what would that make him?
He was about to stop Derrick, but the elderly patient's family members blocked him with unfriendly attitudes.
Carlos even grabbed his hand, angrily saying, "James, what are you doing? Don’t make a mess. It's my first day of business. If news of food poisoning spreads, my shop won't be able to continue! I've invested all my savings into this. I can't afford to lose it!"
James sighed and said, " That’s why I must try to stop him, I know how important this shop is to you. Do you think I'm just causing trouble for no reason?"
Carlos's tone softened as he spoke, "I might have been a bit harsh, but this shop indeed means a lot to me. Nothing shouldn’t go wrong today! James, I know your wife is a doctor at Lindwood City Hospital, and you've learned a bit too.
"But it's just a hobby; it can't compare to a professional. Derrick is the genius doctor at HC Medical Center. As a Lindwood City resident, you know how skilled HC Medical Center is in medicine. Besides, Derrick is also the grandson of the genius doctor Edwin. If he can't handle it, then who could? "
Seeing that James was still reluctant, Carlos put his arm around him and said in a serious tone, "James, I know you do it out of kindness, but you really aren't professional enough to handle this. We have to admit it."
James was speechless, thinking that Carlos would regret his decision later. Since Carlos had spoken, he thought there was no need to say more. Even if Derrick's treatment went wrong, he knew he could rectify it.
At that moment, Derrick aimed the ninth needle at a specific acupoint on the elderly patient and administered it.
Immediately, the elderly man shuddered all over, and the ill expression on his face disappeared, replaced by a healthy flush.
"Done," Derrick announced as he smoothly removed the silver needle from the elderly man's body, clapped his hands with a proud look, and deliberately glanced at James provocatively.
The elderly man stood up, his complexion back to normal, able to walk normally again. He claimed, "Impressive, I no longer feel uncomfortable. I feel even more energetic than before."
Someone flattered, "Wow! Truly a genius doctor!"
The onlookers immediately praised Derrick without hesitation, some young women even casting flirtatious glances at him, developing a strong affection for him.
Indeed, Derrick, at 5'9", though not exceptionally handsome, had good skin, exuded confidence, and being a genius doctor, possessed a certain charm that was attractive to women.
Especially in today's society, health is more valuable than anything else. Having a genius doctor as a boyfriend or husband would ensure access to excellent medical care and advice.
The elderly man's family members were extremely excited, sincerely thanking Derrick.
"Genius doctor, you truly are a genius doctor! We may have offended you earlier; please don't be mad at us!" a family member flattered.
"Genius doctor, thank you for curing our father. How much is the consultation fee? I'll transfer it to you right away," one of them said.
Derrick waved his hand, showing disdain for money, saying unselfishly, "No need for even one penny. I practice medicine not for money but for my conscience and responsibility. Unlike some people who have no skills yet pretend to be something they're not."
As he said this, he deliberately glanced at James while he openly mocked him.
Derrick's medical skills were indeed considered advanced among his peers, which contributed to his proud and arrogant demeanor, unwilling to accept even the slightest doubt from others.
Upon hearing Derrick's words, they changed the subject and began to mock James.
James remained unfazed with his lips even slightly frowned. He silently counted in his mind, "Five, four, three, two, one."
When he counted to one, the elderly man, who had been laughing moments ago, suddenly began to tremble violently, his expression turning painful.
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