CHAPTER 117: 117 UNDERRATED MOLES

(Thanks to friends 08a, Xin Xian, Captain Ou, Can Tian Xian, and the Pharaoh’s dancer for their encouragement and rewards)

Everyone reacts differently when they feel someone’s gaze, and the same went for the young woman who came for a bone adjustment.

At first, she instinctively felt that Liu Banxia’s gaze was uncomfortably intense and hid behind Qiaoqiao, only to realize that Liu Banxia was staring at the mole on her body.

She noticed Liu Banxia tilting his head; Even the most shameless person wouldn’t behave like this, she thought.

However, even though she figured out Liu Banxia’s focus had shifted, she was still quite angry. According to her boyfriend, this mole was "sensual" read backward—meaning "sexy"—and it added a certain charm when they were together. It could also be called a unique "beauty spot."

This mole was usually hidden. Today, however, because Wang Xiaoyan and Qiaoqiao were helping her with her bone adjustment, her sports vest had ridden up a bit, exposing the mole that people wouldn’t normally see.

"What’s wrong with you guys?" Liu Banxia, slow on the uptake, asked a rather idiotic question.

Qiaoqiao instantly flared up. "What’s wrong with us? What are you ogling Jiaojiao for, you pervert?"

Qiaoqiao’s voice was loud, enough for everyone outside the treatment room to hear. This immediately caused a stir. Zhou Li hurried over from the triage desk. Others looked surprised. This accusation against Shoutian seemed a bit much.

Only Qi Wentai was stunned for a moment, then a pleased smile appeared on his face. How gratifying, he thought, that a patient had finally seen Liu Banxia’s true colors.

"Pervert? What pervert? You’re just spouting nonsense! It was all for nothing that I helped you with Tang Dou! Am I that kind of person? You’ve been here, Yanzi’s been here. Aren’t you both beautiful? Was I a pervert with you?" Liu Banxia argued firmly.

His smooth comeback left Qiaoqiao speechless.

That was true, she thought. She and Yanzi were both attractive, and he’d always been professional when treating them. He’d even lent Yanzi his white coat last time. If he were really a pervert, wouldn’t he have stared his fill back then?

Liu Banxia pulled Qiaoqiao aside. "Are you Jiaojiao? Have you had that mole since birth? Has it changed at all recently?"

"What’s happening? What’s the matter?" Zhou Li also rushed over at this point.

"Sister Li, it’s nothing. Just treating a patient. A small misunderstanding," Liu Banxia said, glaring at Qiaoqiao.

Zhou Li looked helpless. She couldn’t just leave now. If this escalated, Shoutian would be in serious trouble.

Hearing his questions, the young woman named Jiaojiao hesitated. This was a somewhat intimate matter, and the location was rather embarrassing.

"You aren’t just tricking us, are you? Is this just an excuse you came up with?" Qiaoqiao spoke again.

Liu Banxia felt annoyed. He pressed Qiaoqiao’s shoulders, making her sit on the hospital bed to stop her from causing more trouble, then turned his attention back to Jiaojiao. "Every person has moles. Most are harmless, but some are quite particular."

"I only glanced at it, so I didn’t see it very clearly. But I noticed that its borders are somewhat irregular. It’s also not small—definitely over 0.5 centimeters—and its color isn’t uniform."

"If you don’t believe me, try to think back. Has this mole changed at all compared to before? Or have you felt anything unusual with it recently, like pain or itching?"

Jiaojiao shook her head, looking bewildered. "I haven’t paid attention to it, and I haven’t felt anything different."

"Are you sure you were really looking at her mole?" Qiaoqiao asked, still somewhat skeptical.

"You! What are you good for besides causing trouble?" Liu Banxia said helplessly.

"Uh, Jiaojiao, if he’s really looking at the mole, just let him see it," Qiaoqiao said. "The first time Yanzi came, he spotted cancer in a child just by looking."

Is that supposed to be a compliment? Liu Banxia wondered, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

"Doctor, are you saying that I have cancer?" Jiaojiao was startled.

"Just ignore her babbling. Let me take a look first," Liu Banxia said.

Although Jiaojiao was hesitant, Qiaoqiao’s words had frightened her. Now that she thought about it, the mole did seem like it might have gotten bigger.

Actually, this was purely her imagination, as she didn’t usually pay close attention to it.

She lifted her sports vest slightly, fully exposing the mole. Liu Banxia scrutinized it for a moment.

"Your mole not only has irregular borders and uneven pigmentation, but the upper part is also raised. After you buy the back brace, go to Dermatology for a check-up. I hope I’m just being overly cautious."

"Moles are common, but we can’t underestimate them. Any changes in color, size, or shape should be a cause for concern."

Hearing this, Jiaojiao, Wang Xiaoyan, and Qiaoqiao were all stunned. This meant the mole was a real problem; he wasn’t joking.

"Don’t worry too much," Liu Banxia continued. "The worst-case scenario is stage one or two. There don’t seem to be any signs of infiltration or ulceration yet, which means it’s likely in the early stages."

"You know that movie star from Hong Kong? The one who’s almost as handsome as me? He only found out when he shaved his head for a movie. His condition was definitely more serious than yours. Yours is nothing compared to that, so don’t worry."

"Are you talking about Nicholas Tse?" Qiaoqiao asked curiously.

"Does your mind always work in such a simple and direct way? The issue here isn’t his name. The most important things are that I’m more handsome than him, and Jiaojiao shouldn’t worry too much," Liu Banxia said earnestly.

With that, he took off his white coat and handed it to Wang Xiaoyan. "Here, put this on. We don’t want any more misunderstandings. Otherwise, our Second Hospital will suddenly have a lot more ’perverts’ on staff."

"Oh, honestly! Why are you so petty? When are you free? Let me treat you to a meal, okay?" Qiaoqiao said, exasperated.

She could clearly hear the teasing in Liu Banxia’s tone. Now that it was all cleared up, she genuinely felt bad for misunderstanding him.

"Want to treat me to a meal? You’ll have to get in line," Liu Banxia said, already walking away. "Go get it checked at Dermatology. Don’t worry, it’s probably nothing serious."

"Yanzi, what did he mean by that? Why would I have to get in line? If he doesn’t want to accept, he could just say so directly," Qiaoqiao muttered, frowning.

"Oh, you," Wang Xiaoyan said helplessly. "Don’t overthink it. Let’s get Jiaojiao to Dermatology first."

She also felt a bit sheepish. After all, she’d initially thought the same thing and felt she’d wronged Liu Banxia.

Liu Banxia, who had just walked out, was also a bit frustrated.

He’d been so focused on the system’s mission that he’d forgotten the usual precautions when examining a female patient. While the ’pervert’ accusation was unfair, he couldn’t entirely blame Qiaoqiao for it.