Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:36 | Report Abuse

"What's this, Dr. Jansen?" Natasha frowned.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:37 | Report Abuse

"That's strange, he was fine earlier..." Dr. Jansen felt uneasy.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:37 | Report Abuse

"Sir, the patient is coding!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:38 | Report Abuse

"Quick, get the machines!"
Without delay, Dr. Jansen began emergency resuscitation. Even after a lot of effort, Andrew did not seem to get better at all.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:39 | Report Abuse

In fact, his stats were declining uncontrollably.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:40 | Report Abuse

Dr. Jansen was panicking.
"Ms. Harmon, I think... I think Old Mr. Harmon is... dying...

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:40 | Report Abuse

"What?" Both Natasha and Ruth were shocked.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:41 | Report Abuse

"You liar!" Natasha was livid. She grabbed Dr.
Jansen by the collar and yelled, "I told you not to remove the needles! Now that the worst has happened, this is all you have to say?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:42 | Report Abuse

"No, this has got nothing to do with me!" Dr. Jansen shook his head fervently.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:42 | Report Abuse

"It must be that other healer. His needles must have caused this to happen!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:43 | Report Abuse

Natasha slapped him.
"Stop pushing the blame on others! I'm warning you now if anything happens to my grandfather, I'll end your life!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:44 | Report Abuse

At those words, Dr. Jansen paled. The Harmon family was powerful enough to get rid of him without anyone knowing.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:44 | Report Abuse

"What's going on?"
At that moment, Dustin entered.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:45 | Report Abuse

When he saw Andrew's state, he frowned.
"Didn't I tell you not to remove the needles?" he asked with displeasure. "Why didn't you listen to me?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:45 | Report Abuse

"Mr. Rhys, just now...

Before Natasha could explain, Dr. Jansen shot forward and grabbed Dustin by the collar.
"So it's you who placed the needles?" he shouted.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:46 | Report Abuse

"It's your silly needling that caused Old Mr. Harmon to go into critical condition! You're responsible for this!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:46 | Report Abuse

Dustin was a convenient scapegoat that he could use to avoid the blame.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:46 | Report Abuse

"Am I right to presume that you were the one who removed the needles, then?" Dustin raised an eyebrow.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:47 | Report Abuse

"So what if it's me?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:47 | Report Abuse

"Nothing much. I'm just a little curious. How did you become a doctor when you're so unskilled and irresponsible?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:48 | Report Abuse

"You _____”

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:49 | Report Abuse

"Shut up!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:49 | Report Abuse

Natasha pushed Dr. Jansen away, then pulled Dustin over to the bed.
"Mr. Rhys, we have no time to lose. Please save my grandfather!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:49 | Report Abuse

"Ms. Harmon, he's just a conman! He won't be able to do anything for your grandfather. Don't be scammed!" Dr. Jansen said angrily.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:50 | Report Abuse

"If you think he can't do anything, then why don't you do something?" Natasha glared at him.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:52 | Report Abuse

“ I, …”
Dr. Jansen was rendered speechless. If he could save Andrew, he would've done so earlier instead of standing around.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:53 | Report Abuse

Just as Dustin was about to begin his treatment, Dr. Jansen said suddenly, "A word of warning, young man. Old Mr. Harmon is a man of influence. If you fail, you'll have a lot to answer for."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:54 | Report Abuse

"If that's so, then I'm not treating him. You guys can deal with it yourself."
Dustin had no wish to continue arguing with them. He turned and made to leave.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:54 | Report Abuse

"You bugger! Shut your craphole!"
Natasha was livid. She slapped Dr. Jansen again.
The slap was so forceful that Dr. Jansen stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:55 | Report Abuse

Seeing his swollen face, Dustin felt vindicated, even though he remained expressionless.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:56 | Report Abuse

Natasha's expression changed into pleading when she spoke to him.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:59 | Report Abuse

"Please, Mr. Rhys. The Harmon family will owe you a big favor if you can save my grandfather."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:59 | Report Abuse

"It won't be easy. The toxin has been aggravated, so it's more aggressive now.
Acupuncture alone won't be enough to cure him.
I need something else," Dustin said.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:59 | Report Abuse

"I will give you whatever you need, Natasha said.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:00 | Report Abuse

"I'll need a quarter pound of caterpillars, a quarter pound of spiders, and a quarter pound of cockroaches. Fry them and seal them in an airtight container."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:01 | Report Abuse

"Ew. Why do you need those things? How gross." Ruth said in disgust.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:01 | Report Abuse

"Stop your yakking. Go find those items!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:02 | Report Abuse

Natasha glared at her. Reluctantly, Ruth went out with her bodyguards to look for the insects.
Soon, they came back with a container filled with fried insects.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:03 | Report Abuse

"Ms. Harmon, after I finish the acupuncture treatment on your grandfather, please open this container and place it in front of his nose and mouth," Dustin said.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:03 | Report Abuse

"Will do!"
Natasha nodded.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:04 | Report Abuse

"I shall begin."
Dustin took out his silver needles and took a deep breath.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:04 | Report Abuse

Then, he gathered his concentration and inserted the first needle into Andrew's lower abdomen. With a flick of his finger, Dustin made the needle rotate quickly. A sliver of energy entered Andrew's body through the needle.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:05 | Report Abuse

His second needle went slightly above the first.
Dustin inserted it without any hesitation.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:06 | Report Abuse

The next three needles were placed quickly and determinedly in a straight line from the first two.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:06 | Report Abuse

Interestingly, Dustin did not just stick the needle into Andrew. Instead, he was slowly forcing the needles upward from the abdomen.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:06 | Report Abuse

With every needle he placed, Andrew's skin bulged slightly, as if something was crawling underneath his skin.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:07 | Report Abuse

"What nonsense." Dr. Jansen pursed his lips disdainfully. "Acupuncture is a bunch of crap.
It's not even based in science!"
"That's true! He's just embarrassing himself!"
The other doctors in the room were also whispering amongst themselves.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:07 | Report Abuse

They clearly had no confidence in alternative medicine.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:10 | Report Abuse

When Dustin finally placed the last needle, he was drenched in sweat. What he did was not regular acupuncture.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 22:10 | Report Abuse

It was the long-lost art of Miracle Needling.