Zhang Muguang paused, then said with regret, "Western medicine is available, of course. But when I went to a Western hospital to discuss it with them, they simply didn’t believe that silver needles could clear blockages. They even called me a quack and suggested I study Western medicine instead of running a clinic and misguiding patients."
"It’s okay, they’ll soon eat their words."
Zhang Muguang had no clairvoyant ability, but she did.
Many people were gathered at the entrance of the clinic, and Si Mingjing did not want too many people to know about her golden eyes.
"Let’s bring the child into the clinic first," she said. "In this bitter cold, we can’t risk her getting even more chilled."
Li Yuelan took her words to heart. "Quick," she urged, "help me carry Yuanyuan inside."
The elderly Mrs. Sun grasped Li Yuelan’s arm. "Yuelan," she asked, "do you really believe her?"
"Mom, what other choice do we have now? Maybe... After all, even Ye Shen spoke on her behalf. What if she truly has some skills?"
As a mother, she wouldn’t let go of even a 0.00001% chance.
The Sun Family’s relatives quickly carried the stretcher, bringing the little girl into the clinic.
Yet, Si Mingjing didn’t let all the Sun Family members follow her inside. Standing at the door, she said, "I’m going to administer acupuncture to the child. This procedure requires a quiet, uninterrupted environment and my complete concentration. Too many people in the ward can distract me. If I were to accidentally prick the wrong spot, you can imagine the consequences. So, it would be best if you all wait outside."
Li Yuelan heeded Si Mingjing’s words and instructed, "Everyone, please wait outside."
The crowd listened reluctantly and moved outside, all crowding around the entrance.
Si Mingjing asked Zhang Muguang to close the door; even Ye Shen was left outside.
She wasn’t carrying many silver needles, only a few for emergencies. Assuming the clinic would have a complete set, she looked up at Zhang Muguang and asked, "Do you have a full set of silver needles here?"
"Yes, let me get them."
Zhang Muguang went and returned, bringing back a full set of silver needles. Laid out, there were more than thirty, the thinnest as fine as a hair.
Si Mingjing glanced at them, her eyes suddenly brightening. "Treasures," she breathed.
Zhang Muguang modestly replied, "They’ve been handed down from my ancestors."
Watching Si Mingjing disinfect the silver needles, every move she made was professional, not like someone who only knew how to talk big.
After the disinfection was finished, Si Mingjing said to Zhang Muguang, "Could you please assist me? Hold the child steady and prevent her from moving."
Yuanyuan was convulsing all over; it would indeed take an adult man’s strength to hold her still.
Not only could the little girl not control her spasms, but the sight of the fine silver needles also made her eyes tremble in fear.
Si Mingjing patiently comforted her, "Yuanyuan, don’t be afraid. Close your eyes. Sister promises to cure you."
The little girl was shy and didn’t speak, but obediently closed her eyes.
Zhang Muguang held down the little girl and watched Si Mingjing administer the needles. Unexpectedly, he caught a glimpse of her eyes turning a fiery hue, indescribably beautiful.
Zhang Muguang exclaimed, "Young lady, your eyes..."
"Oh, I’m wearing colored contacts."
Zhang Muguang pondered, "Really? I didn’t notice them just now."
"They’re gradient colored contacts, don’t worry about it."
Zhang Muguang, not too informed about the developments in colored contacts, marveled, "I had no idea colored contacts are so advanced now."
Si Mingjing did not respond, continuing with the acupuncture.
She activated her golden eyes’ clairvoyant function, her silver needles precisely puncturing the sites of blood stasis, delicately unblocking the meridians...
This was a task that required slow, meticulous care, and the two stayed inside the tiny clinic for over an hour, never once opening the door.
Outside the clinic, the family members waited, anxious and on edge.
Li Yuelan, unable to bear it any longer, broke down in tears.
Mrs. Sun also cried, tears streaming down her aged face.