Chapter 5: A Small Attempt

"How...how did you know?"

Liv W widened her eyes, her face blushing with embarrassment.

Apart from feeling awkward, she was more astonished.

She never expected the other person to be so accurate in their observations.

Headaches, menstrual irregularities, and even noticing her upset stomach — was this person really that astute?

Could it be a lucky guess?

"Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes observation, listening, questioning, and pulse diagnosis. Just the 'observation' part is enough to reveal hidden details," Olly replied calmly.

"Liv W, how about it? Do you believe him now?" Avie W smiled slightly.

Simultaneously relieved, she realized that the other person indeed had genuine abilities.

"Humph! He's just a blind cat stumbling upon a dead rat. There's nothing extraordinary about it!" Liv W still refused to admit defeat.

"Mr. Hayes, she's just stubborn. Don't bother with her," Avie W apologized.

"No problem, let's focus on the treatment." Olly wasn't bothered.

Approaching the old man's bed, after a thorough examination, Olly had his own considerations.

It was evident that the old man had been poisoned, and not with an ordinary toxin.

Fortunately, they caught it in time, but another couple of days and it would have been fatal!

"Miss Williams, please fetch me a set of silver needles," Olly requested.

"Sure."

Avie W gestured, and a bodyguard swiftly brought back a set of silver needles within five minutes.

"Thank you."

Olly nodded and then unfastened the old man's clothing.

First, he extended his index and middle fingers, tapping lightly on the old man's abdomen to confirm.

Then, taking out the silver needles, he started piercing them in precise, rapid motions.

His force was gentle yet incredibly accurate and fast.

It seemed as delicate as a dragonfly skimming water, leaving no perception of pain to an ordinary person.

"Such exquisite acupuncture!"

Seeing this scene, Avie W was amazed.

Though not knowledgeable in medicine, she knew a few renowned Chinese physicians.

In her view, even those venerable scholars weren't as skilled and precise in acupuncture as Olly appeared to be.

This required not just talent but years of dedicated practice.

For a moment, she couldn't help but feel curious about Olly's identity.

"Huh..."

After inserting the sixteen needles, Olly couldn't help but heave a sigh.

Though it had been a while since he used silver needles, performing it was still within his grasp.

"Hey! Is it over just like that? Why isn't there any change?" Liv W looked perplexed.

"Your grandfather has a source of poison in his body, it's not easy to eradicate. It will show noticeable effects in two hours. However, during this time, the silver needles must not be removed, or else it will have dire consequences!" Olly warned.

"Tsk! Who knows if what you said is true?" Liv W retorted.

"Liv W!" Avie W glared.

"I'll be back in a minute; you guys stay here."

After giving instructions, Olly left the ward.

But as soon as he left, a group of doctors in white coats hurriedly entered.

These were the hospital's elite medical staff.

Among them was a middle-aged, balding man leading the group.

"Hey! Who are you people?" Liv W crossed her arms.

"I am Daniel Evans, the hospital's administrative director and a part-time professor at the medical school. I have been specially ordered by the hospital director to treat Mr. Williams," the balding middle-aged man introduced himself.

"Oh! You are the widely acclaimed Professor Evans, known as Rivertown Grove's top medical expert?" Liv W exclaimed in surprise.

"I wouldn't say the top, but top three is not a problem," Professor Evans said proudly.

"Professor Evans! You arrived just in time. Please, quickly check on my grandfather's condition," Liv W stepped aside.

Compared to a young fellow like Oliver Hayes, she naturally placed more trust in the hospital's expert professors.

"Alright, let me have a look."

Professor Evans nodded and walked to the bedside. But as soon as he saw, he furrowed his brow, "Who inserted these silver needles? This is absurd!"

Saying that, he moved to remove the needles.

"Hold on!"

Avie W immediately reached out to stop him.

"What's wrong?"

Professor Evans was displeased.

"Professor Evans, I have already arranged for treatment. The doctor just now said my grandfather is poisoned, and the silver needles can't be removed for now, or else it might be dangerous," Avie W explained.

"Nonsense!"

Professor Evans huffed, "If a few silver needles could cure and detoxify, what use would Western medicine have?"

"Exactly!"

Liv W chimed in, "Miss, Oliver Hayes is barely in his twenties. What could he possibly do? You don't actually believe him, do you?"

"How do you explain him figuring out your headache and upset stomach earlier?" Avie W countered.

"He...he was just making random guesses!" Liv W persisted.

"Miss Williams, our hospital's best doctors are here. I don't know who you just brought, but in my opinion, he's just playing tricks," Professor Evans declared confidently.

"But, but how can a rural doctor compare to our expert medical team?" he added, visibly annoyed.

"I understand you're concerned about Mr. Williams' safety, but please don't make hasty decisions. Otherwise, it might make things worse!" Professor Evans said firmly.

"Exactly! With Professor Evans here, we guarantee Mr. Williams' safety!"

The doctors behind him echoed.

Seeing their confidence, Avie W was somewhat swayed.

However, she persisted, "Let's wait until Mr. Hayes returns."

"Sis! Why wait? He probably ran away by now!" Liv W said.

"Miss Williams, I'm busy. I don't have time to waste here. I'll leave it here: If something happens to Mr. Williams, I take full responsibility!" Professor Evans declared.

With that said, Professor Evans removed all the silver needles.

However, as soon as the needles were removed, an unexpected turn of events occurred!

The once peaceful Mr. Williams began convulsing violently.

His face quickly turned dark, and blood started oozing from his mouth and nose.

The machines beside the hospital bed emitted piercing alarm sounds.

"Hmm? How could this happen?"

Professor Evans was startled, clearly not expecting it to be this severe.

"Professor Evans! What's going on?!" Avie W frowned.

"Strange, he was fine just now..." Professor Evans appeared somewhat unsettled.

"Director! The patient's condition is critical, we need to take immediate action!" a doctor exclaimed urgently.

"Quick! Arrange for emergency treatment!"

Professor Evans didn't dare to delay and immediately instructed various emergency procedures.

But after all the efforts, instead of improvement, Mr. Williams' vital signs began to decline uncontrollably.

Professor Evans was now a bit flustered, wiping the sweat off his forehead.

"Miss Williams... Mr... Mr. Williams, it seems he's...Seems to be dying." 

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, the two sisters were dumbstruck.