Chapter 471: How Does It Feel
Olivia hadn’t really thought it through, she just instinctively felt that the acupuncture point was inappropriate, her heart pounding.
Hearing Dennis’s questioning, Olivia gradually calmed down, her mind racing with countless analyses.
Moments later, she walked firmly to Dennis and patiently explained, “This is indeed the most basic pain-relief acupuncture point, I know that very well. But before relieving pain, we must consider the patient’s physical condition.”
Dennis impatiently furrowed his brows, “No matter the physical condition, the acupuncture points remain the same!”
With that, he was about to administer the needle to the little one.
Olivia quickly reached out to stop his wrist, preventing the needle from going forward. “You’re right, this is indeed the best pain-relief point, but it’s for conscious and prepared individuals. Charlie is so small, weak, and anxious right now, he can’t handle this treatment! If you rashly administer the needle at this point, it could cause lifelong disability for Charlie! We can’t take that risk with a child! For pain relief, I know of a gentler method. Let me do it!”
As she finished speaking, Harold and Cameron exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
Dennis, however, remained unconvinced and looked at Olivia with disdain. “I’ve been practicing Chinese medicine for so many years, and this is the first time I’ve heard of another pain-relief method. Where did Dr. Prescott hear such nonsense? Saying we shouldn’t risk the child, you’re the one experimenting on him. The child is in so much pain, step aside!”
Olivia stood her ground in front of Charlie.
The two were at an impasse.
“Let Dr. Prescott try,” Cameron said in a deep voice.
He had never heard of another pain-relief point either, but recalling Olivia’s unique treatment for Liam, he instinctively felt that perhaps Olivia could be trusted this time.
Seeing Cameron speak up, Dennis’s face gradually turned red. After a while, he reluctantly put down his needle and made way for Olivia.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
The three men watched Olivia intently.
Olivia took a deep breath, trying to calm herself as she picked up the needles and carefully inserted them into the points she remembered.
It was her first time using this method for pain relief, which she had read about in Benjamin’s ancient medical books.
She could only hope it would work.
Harold and the others watched her precise and swift needling, assuming she was confident. Seeing her technique, they couldn’t help but admire Olivia’s skill.
However, after Olivia finished needling, the little one showed no immediate reaction.
Olivia gently wiped the sweat from her forehead and softly said, “This method I found in an ancient medical book is gentler, so it takes a bit longer to take effect.”
Hearing this, everyone relaxed.
Dennis still looked skeptical but soon saw the little one slowly open his eyes without any signs of pain on his face and began to believe.
The other children stopped crying when they saw Charlie awake and excitedly gathered around the bed.
“Charlie, how do you feel?” The little girl who had been concerned earlier asked.
Charlie frowned slightly before exclaiming in surprise, “It doesn’t hurt anymore! Every time I recovered before, my body felt sore, but this time it doesn’t at all!”
Olivia’s heart finally settled as she gently patted Charlie’s head. “I’ll prescribe some medicine for you. Take it on time, and you won’t feel pain anymore.”
The little one nodded happily.
“Dr. Prescott truly lives up to being Benjamin’s student, your medical skills are indeed superb,” Cameron said with a smile, completely dispelling his prejudice against Olivia.
Olivia smiled modestly.
Meanwhile, Dennis stood to the side with an unpleasant expression, unable to say a word after being proven wrong.