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Startled by the scene , the doctor quickly checked Marie’s pupils and vital signs , urgently asking . “ Has she ever had an episode as this before
The woman replied , “ She has cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease heart and brain problems ! ”
After making the call , Owen threw all the windows wide open .
Meanwhile , the doctor was checking the girl’s blood pressure and heart rate both readings were dangerously abnormal
While pressing her fingers to Marie’s acupoint , Aria asked urgently , “ Do you have any acupuncture needles here ? ”
“ Yes, they’re being sterilized right now ,” the doctor replied .
His small private clinic was usually busy , with a steady stream of patients – many chose to come here when they couldn’t make it to a major hospital in time .
He had specialized in acupuncture and earned the necessary certifications , occasionally using it for emergency cases .
But when it came to life – threatening cardiovascular or cerebrovascular conditions , he knew better than to attempt acupuncture rashly .
Owen said , “ I’ll get the acupuncture needles ! ”
Moments later , he rushed back with the needles in hand .
The doctor instinctively reached for the needles , but a surge of apprehension gripped him . “ I primarily specialize in modern medicine . With such a complex case , I can’t risk performing acupuncture . ”
He thought , ‘ If anything goes wrong because of my acupuncture , it would end my medical career . ‘
Aria exclaimed , “ Let me ! ”
She snatched a needle and quickly inserted it into the philtrum point , angling it upward .
The doctor’s eyelid twitched . He stammered , “ Have you done this before ? The philtrum’s full of nerves and blood vessels – one slip and it could be
serious . ”
Owen cut in , “ Relax . She’s a pro .”
Aria pricked Marie’s fingertips to draw blood , then swiftly needled the other acupoints .
Marie gradually calmed down . After taking her pulse , the doctor let out a long breath of relief , picked up Marie’s phone , and reassured her mother , “ Your daughter is stable for now . We’re waiting for the ambulance . ”
On the other end , Marie’s mother , who was on her way to the airport , burst into tears when she heard this . “ Thank you … ” she sobbed .
Before long , the shrill wail of the ambulance grew louder as it approached . At the same time , Marie’s counselor and roommate rushed to the scene .
Aria carefully removed the acupuncture needles , watching in silence as the paramedics gently lifted the girl onto the stretcher and into the ambulance .
The doctor finally relaxed , a hint of admiration in his eyes as he looked at Aria . “ Your acupuncture technique is excellent . Which university are you a med student at ? ”
Aria replied , “ I’m actually a teacher . ”
“ A university professor ? But you’re so young ! ” the doctor exclaimed , genuinely surprised .
She looked barely in her early twenties , appearing every bit a college student . It was hard to imagine she was already teaching at university level .
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“ That’s about right , ” Aria said .
She then rose to her feet and looked at Owen . “ Are you okay ? ” Aria asked .
Owen gave a small shake of his head , his tone relaxed . “ All good now . Let’s head backs
After settling the bill , they left the clinic together .
On the way back , Aria remained unusually quiet . Owen noticed her oddness and turned his head . “ You saved that girl , Marie , ” he said
Aria seemed lost in thought at his words . She stopped
If he hadn’t come down with a fever after that cold shower
I looked at Owen . “ Your illness really came at just the right time . ”
they never would have ended up at that clinic .
Owen chuckled , a hint of guilt flickering in his smile . After all , he’d taken that cold shower on purpose – just to get closer to Aria .
His selfish act had unexpectedly saved someone – a blessing in disguise , he supposed .
He was grateful Aria was there .
As they reached the gates of the Imperial Garden , they came upon three figures .
A stranger , his face full of sincerity , was saying , “ Mono , I wish to become your apprentice ! ”
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