46: Chapter 46: The Magical Acupuncture Skill!

46: Chapter 46: The Magical Acupuncture Skill!

Wu Jie struggled to pull away from Tang Xin, refusing to move forward.

“You want me to take care of Lin, but actually, you just want to avoid her pestering you!”

Tang Xin turned her head and let out a sly laugh.

“How come you’re so smart?

But…

Didn’t you say that a doctor should have the compassion of a parent?

Lin has already woken up, you should hurry and check on her!”

“I…”

Wu Jie had no rebuttal this time.

And at that moment.

Inside the bedroom.

Lin Wan lay motionless, gazing at the ceiling, lost in thought.

She felt weird.

Her abdomen no longer ached with cramps, but no matter how hard she tried, as if under a paralysis spell, she couldn’t move.

Moreover, her whole body felt warm and soft, as if soaking in a bathtub.

Why was that?

Wasn’t Acupuncture Skill supposed to be painful, or numb?

Why did it feel so comfortable?

Wu Jie entered the room and saw Lin Wan’s pretty face flushed, and he was taken aback by her radiance.

Her skin was rosy and glowing, with youthful vibrancy, giving her an even more live and spirited aura.

It looked like she wasn’t in pain anymore.

“Jie, help me remove the acupuncture needles!

The pain is gone!”

Lin Yuan pleaded urgently.

Huh?

Jie?

He was two or three years younger than Lin Yuan, how had he ended up as the older brother?

Wu Jie let out an awkward smile.

“I’ll remove the needles for you, but don’t move around too much!”

“Mhm!

I’ll listen to you!”

Lin Wan, seemingly afraid of making eye contact with Wu Jie, simply closed her beautiful eyes.

With each needle removed, Lin Wan’s expression grew more pained.

“Don’t conceal your pain, speak up if you feel anything!”

Wu Jie advised before continuing with the needles.

Once Lin Wan relaxed, she immediately cried out in pain.

And then…

Thump thump thump!

Tang Xin hurried over at a brisk pace.

“What happened?

Is something wrong?”

She peeked inside, half-expecting Wu Jie to be…

All she saw was Wu Jie removing needles, while Lin Wan had a peculiar expression on her face.

“Geez!

It’s just some acupuncture needles.

Does it hurt or does it feel good?”

Tang Xin muttered to herself.

After Wu Jie removed the last needle, Tang Xin approached closely.

“Lin, how are you feeling now?”

Lin Wan opened her eyes, her gaze soft and tender as she fixed it on Tang Xin.

“I’m fine now, thank you!”

A twitch appeared at the corner of Wu Jie’s mouth.

Damn it!

I’m the one who saved you, and yet you thank Tang Xin with those loving eyes, what’s that about?

However, Wu Jie wasn’t a petty person.

“You two chat, make sure to stay warm and don’t touch cold water tonight.”

Wu Jie took the acupuncture needles and alcohol, closed the door behind him, then began to clear the dining table and wash the fruits.

Just as he was finishing up, Tang Xin stealthily crept to the kitchen doorway.

“Jie, my heart aches for you for three seconds!”

Tang Xin leaned against the doorway, pursed her lips, and sighed softly.

“Pity me?” Wu Jie turned around, furrowing his brow as he asked, “Why do you say that?”

“You play the hero to save the beauty, but in the end, you didn’t win her favor.

How could I not pity you?”

Tang Xin glanced towards Lin Wan’s bedroom direction to confirm no one was there before she whispered:

“To put it unpleasantly, even if she went to a clinic for acupuncture, she would have to spend a few hundred bucks, right?

You cured her and all you got was a thanks and it’s all over?

And she even said that while looking at me, I really feel it’s not worth it for you!”

“I saved her without expecting anything in return!” Wu Jie shoved the fruit plate into Tang Xin’s hands.

“All right, eat up!

Don’t think too badly of people, maybe she’s just shy?”

Tang Xin grabbed a few blueberries and mumbled while eating:

“That’s also true, her face was so red, just like a red apple.

Truly shy beyond belief.

But honestly, where did you learn this Acupuncture Skill?”

“I’m self-taught!

You can also buy a book and get some silver needles to stick yourself!” Wu Jie looked at the living room’s quartz clock.

“It’s midnight, go to sleep!”

“Wait!”

Tang Xin caught up with Wu Jie, grinning as she said, “I think after you used the silver needles on Lin, her skin got better, and she seemed really comfortable…”

“Speak human!” Wu Jie cut to the chase.

“I want to try what it feels like!”

Tang Xin’s wide eyes shone with eager anticipation.

“…”

Wu Jie was momentarily speechless.

Tang Xin said annoyedly, “What’s the problem?

If you can do it for her, why can’t you do it for me?”

“Nonsense!”

Wu Jie gave Tang Xin a glance:

“You’re not suffering from menstrual cramps, so why should I prick you for no reason!

What if I cause a problem when there was none, how would we handle it?

Don’t you know the saying, ‘Curiosity killed the cat’?”

Tang Xin humphed, “I’m not afraid!

If I say to prick me, just do it.

Why all the fuss?

Lin didn’t have any problems.

I’m in even better shape than her, what could possibly go wrong?”

With that, Tang Xin carried the fruit plate and went straight to open her own room door, blocking Wu Jie’s path back to the main bedroom, assuming a posture that she must be pricked no matter what.

Wu Jie sighed inwardly and braced himself for the task ahead.

Choose needles, disinfect.

Wu Jie looked at Tang Xin, who was lying down properly, and shook his head silently.

This was definitely an experience.

To satisfy curiosity, she wanted to try acupuncture even without being ill.

The quirky Tang Xin was really crazy enough!

With a swoosh, a needle went in, and instantly…

Ah!!

Tang Xin’s whole body arched up in pain.

“Damn, why does it hurt so much?

Jie, are you doing this on purpose?”

Tears were nearly choking her.

“You asked for this experience, so bear with it.

It’s still early!”

Another needle went in, and Tang Xin immediately screamed out in agony.

“My goodness!”

“Ouch!

Ouch!

Why didn’t Lin scream like this?”

“Jie, you must be, must be doing this on purpose!

Ah~ I’m dying!”

Tang Xin was in so much pain that her whole body convulsed, and she was about to thrash wildly when Wu Jie quickly inserted another needle.

Suddenly!

Tang Xin’s eyes bulged, as if she had become a vegetative person.

“I…why can’t I move?”

“Hey, hey, hey, Jie?

Integrity?

Mr.

Wu!!”

“What exactly did you do to me?

Why can’t I move anything!”

…

Wu Jie didn’t say a word.

With a swoosh, another needle!

Tang Xin’s tone changed instantaneously.

“Jie?

Am I, am I paralyzed?

Heavens!

I feel my whole body getting hot!”

Yet another needle!

“Wow~ this feels so good!

The magical traditional Chinese medicine is indeed profound!”

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