Doctor and His Glamorous Sister-in-Law

Under the intense agony, the old lady's expression twisted, making Duan Guanghao, who was standing beside her, grow worried.

"Er Gou, what's going on? Why is my mom in such pain!"

However, Liu Ergou was completely focused on the treatment and had no time to speak. Not getting a response, Duan Guanghao turned to Dr. Li for help.

"Dr. Li, what's happening to my mother? Why is she in so much pain? Did something go wrong?"

Dr. Li, who had been staring blankly, was startled by the question. "Secretary Duan, what did you say? I didn't quite hear you. Please say it again!"

After Duan Guanghao repeated his question, Dr. Li explained, "Pain is normal. All the nerves in your mother's lumbar spine had necrotized. Now, for some unknown reason, they are regenerating, which is what's causing the pain."

"The faster the regeneration, the greater the pain. It's nothing to worry about, though. Once the pain subsides completely, your mother should be able to stand up again!"

As he spoke, Dr. Li couldn't help but marvel at the scene.

Such medical skill is simply divine. Truly, I feel like my decades of studying Chinese medicine were all for nothing! If I get the chance, I must take this young man as my master. If I could learn his miraculous techniques, the next Nobel Prize would be within my grasp!

As he thought this, a look of eager anticipation appeared on his face.

Meanwhile, Duan Guanghao let out a long sigh of relief, though he was still utterly astonished. He never imagined Liu Ergou could be so formidable as to regenerate dead nerves. Even as a layman, he understood the significance of nerve regeneration—it was akin to creating something from nothing.

The agony continued for a full half an hour before finally vanishing. The moment the pain disappeared, the old lady exclaimed in surprise, "I think I can feel my legs! Is this my imagination?"

"It's no illusion, Madam. It's real!" Liu Ergou laughed. "But save the celebration for a little later. I need to treat your other ailments now!"

With that, he took out several dozen more silver needles. In a flash of silver streaks, all of them were firmly embedded in the old lady's body.

The speed of his technique was so incredible that the onlookers—Duan Guanghao, Fu Yan, and Dr. Li—could only see a blur. They stared with their mouths agape, utterly shocked. They had never imagined that acupuncture needles could be used in such a way.

As for Bai Xiuxiu, she just curled her lip.

Hmph, just some flashy street performance, she muttered disdainfully under her breath. As if I can't see through it!

No sooner had the words left her mouth than Duan Guanghao turned to glare at her, his expression dark. Startled, Bai Xiuxiu quickly clapped a hand over her mouth and stood silently, watching Liu Ergou treat the old lady.

Another half an hour passed before Liu Ergou finally removed the needles. He clapped his hands together and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Alright, job done! The old lady's other conditions are now under control. She'll just need one more acupuncture session and some nourishing medicinal soup, and she should be fine."

His words were met with stunned silence. Everyone just stared at Liu Ergou, their eyes filled with utter disbelief. After a long moment, Dr. Li was the first to speak. "Are you serious? Your treatment for her spinal nerves was incredible, I'll grant you that, but how can you guarantee that you've also controlled her other chronic illnesses?"

Without even turning his head, Liu Ergou retorted, "Aren't you a practitioner of Chinese medicine? Check her pulse yourself, and you'll know. Don't tell me you don't know how to do that and need me to teach you!"

The retort left Dr. Li slightly embarrassed, but he was too curious to care. He hurried to the old lady's side and began to check her pulse. After a moment, his face filled with profound shock.

This… How is this possible! Her chronic illnesses have actually improved significantly! If they were in the late stages before, they've now regressed to at least the middle stages! How is this possible?!

However, Dr. Li received no answer from Liu Ergou. Instead, a hurried Duan Guanghao pushed him aside and leaned over his mother, asking gently, "Mom, how are you feeling now?"

The old lady, still lying on the bed, didn't answer immediately. She closed her eyes, taking a moment to assess her body. "I feel much more comfortable," she finally said. "And I think… I think I have feeling in my legs again. Son, help me up. I want to see if I can stand!"

Duan Guanghao didn't dare refuse. He carefully helped his mother to her feet. The first attempt failed, as did the second. But on the third try, the old lady successfully stood up. Supported by her son, she managed to walk two laps around the room.

As she started a third lap, Liu Ergou stopped them. "Alright, that's enough for now. Madam, you've only just recovered, and your muscles have atrophied. It's not good to walk too much yet. You need to rest and let your muscles regain their strength. There will be plenty of time for walking after that!"

Hearing this, the old lady immediately sat back down on the bed. Dr. Li, meanwhile, sank to the floor, completely dejected.

There was only one thought in his mind: all his years of studying Chinese medicine had probably been a complete waste.

Afterward, Duan Guanghao helped his mother back upstairs. Liu Ergou sat down on the sofa, picked up a cup of tea, and took a leisurely sip. Then, he turned his gaze toward Bai Xiuxiu. The moment she saw him looking, Bai Xiuxiu immediately lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes.

Seeing this, Liu Ergou let out a cold laugh. "Don't be afraid to look up," he said slowly. "Did you forget what you said earlier?"

He spoke the next three words slowly, deliberately, each one landing with force. "Now, I have won."

The words struck Bai Xiuxiu's heart like three claps of thunder, making it impossible for her to look up. For the first time in her life, an emotion called fear bloomed in her heart. It left her on pins and needles, desperate to stand up and flee the room.