Shen Zhen quickly explained, "How could I use medical skills to harm people? Big Brother, don't exaggerate. Ruoxi absolutely wouldn't."
The Barefoot Doctor absolutely refused, "What won't your Shen Ruoxi do? Only you are soft-hearted enough to believe her. Forget it, I'm too lazy to argue with you. That's it. I really don't feel at ease teaching medical skills to him. Take your people and go back."
Shen Ruoxi was secretly anxious. If she couldn't take a disciple today, many matters couldn't be handled, let alone earning Silver.
Thinking of this, she stepped forward, "Grand-Uncle, you definitely won't believe me if I say I've reformed. Why don't you name a requirement, and if I complete it, you'll let me study medicine?"
Shen Yan rushed to speak first, "Shen Ruoxi, my Grandfather already refused. Can't you understand? Hurry up and leave. Our home doesn't welcome you."
Shen Ruoxi didn't care about Shen Yan's terrible attitude because the Original Owner had played tricks on her. "Grand-Uncle, I sincerely wish to learn medicine, not to cause trouble. Trust me just this once."
No one believed Shen Ruoxi.
Just then, an urgent cry came, "Doctor Shen, Shen Ji's mother suddenly collapsed and is convulsing! It's quite frightening, please hurry and take a look!"
"I'm coming." The Barefoot Doctor turned, picked up his Medical kit from his back, and immediately rushed toward Shen Ji's home.
Shen Yan needed to assist the Barefoot Doctor, so she quickly followed.
Shen Ruoxi thought for a moment and also followed. This might be an opportunity; she had to make this Village Doctor agree today.
Everyone else followed too. The Village was just that small; even a tiny matter would draw a crowd to watch the excitement.
At the back of the crowd, Shen Wan Ni stood there, her eyes fixed on that tall, slender back, revealing a hint of contemplation.
Shen Ruoxi only caused trouble when she was asleep. Now that she wanted to study medicine and was so warm-hearted, there must be a problem.
No, she had to marry Shen Ruoxi off quickly. Things had already deviated from the future; if allowed to continue, who knew what might happen.
Thinking this, she also followed to see the situation.
Shen Ji's home.
Shen Ji was a Young Man of about eighteen or nineteen, dark-skinned but strong and sturdy, with an honest and simple nature that the villagers all liked.
At this moment, he held his constantly convulsing mother on the bed, his face full of worry. "Mother, what's wrong, Mother?"
Shen Ji's mother was still convulsing, Saliva dripped from the corner of her mouth, soaking her collar. Her eyes were wide open and lifeless, as if possessed, looking extremely unwell.
The voice of the villager who had called for help came from outside, "Shen Ji, Doctor Shen is here."
Shen Ji took two quick steps to go outside, then led the Barefoot Doctor inside. "Doctor Shen, I beg you, please save my mother."
The Barefoot Doctor said nothing, placed the Medicine Box aside, and began to Take pulse on Shen Ji's mother.
The villagers waited outside, afraid of delaying the Barefoot Doctor's diagnosis.
Shen Ruoxi followed behind Shen Yan and walked in, but when she reached the room door, her clothes were grabbed and lifted by a large hand, causing her feet to nearly leave the ground before she was thrown outside.
Shen Ruoxi: "..."
Shen Ji stared warningly at Shen Ruoxi. "Get lost, you jinx! Otherwise, if anything happens to my mother, I definitely won't let you off."
Shen Ruoxi was not going to let this opportunity go. "I came to help. If you stop me, and something happens to your mother, it will only be your fault for delaying things. It has nothing to do with me."
Just then, a child ran over. "Big Brother, she saved me this morning. Don't be so fierce."
This child was Shen Bu, the one Shen Ruoxi had rescued from the tree earlier.
Shen Ruoxi thought to herself that it was still best to build good karma; one never knew when it might prove useful.
Shen Ji's expression softened considerably, and then he said apologetically, "I'm sorry for just now, and thank you for saving my younger brother."
Shen Ruoxi waved her hand, unconcerned. "That's not important. What's important now is saving your mother. Shall we go in together?"
Shen Ji hesitated for a moment but finally agreed. "Come in."
Passing Shen Bu, Shen Ruoxi patted his head. "Good boy."
Shen Bu smiled shyly. Actually, Shen Ruoxi wasn't always that bad.
Favorability Points +2.
Shen Ruoxi curved her lips into a smile.
Having successfully entered Shen Ji's home, Shen Ruoxi quickly went into the room.
Observation, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking.
Without needing to Take pulse, she knew Shen Ji's mother was having an epileptic seizure, but it wasn't severe. If controlled, she could go a long time without an episode and live like a normal person.
The Barefoot Doctor had finished taking Shen Ji's mother's pulse and was preparing to insert needles before writing a Prescription to control the condition.
But when he tried to insert the needle, it wouldn't go in, making everyone's hearts tighten.
Shen Ruoxi thought to herself that the Barefoot Doctor's hands were trembling, making him unsuitable for needling. She thought for a moment, walked up to the Barefoot Doctor, and said, "Grand-Uncle, I know the Acupoint locations. Shall I help you with the needling?"
Showing a little value appropriately was the way to make the Barefoot Doctor relent.
Indeed, the Barefoot Doctor was greatly astonished and scrutinized Shen Ruoxi. "You really know the Acupoint locations?"
Her family's traditional Chinese medicine skills meant she had dealt with Chinese medicine since childhood. She also knew how to process medicinal herbs, make medicinal cuisine, perform Tuina, and so on. These were minor matters. "I do."
She then lightly demonstrated her knowledge of Acupoints. "This is Baihui Acupoint, this is Shenting Acupoint, Ermen Acupoint, Shanzhong Acupoint..." She casually named over twenty Acupoints.
Seeing that she answered correctly, the Barefoot Doctor tested her on ten more locations she hadn't mentioned. Seeing her answer them all, he couldn't help but look shocked.
The way she recited them as if they were treasured possessions suggested a deep foundation in medicine. Could Shen Ruoxi possess astonishing talent for studying medicine?
Shen Yan kept staring at Shen Ruoxi, her expression doubtful. How could someone who only knew how to cause harm understand Acupoints?
Seeing the reaction, Shen Ruoxi seized the opportunity. "Grand-Uncle, let me help you? Tell me where to insert the Silver needle, and I'll insert it there."
The Barefoot Doctor involuntarily handed the Silver needle to Shen Ruoxi.
Shen Ruoxi took the Silver needle, then lit the oil lamp. Alcohol was a precious item, which Shen Ji's home surely wouldn't have. This was the best way to sterilize.
She first checked the number of Silver needles—correct. Then she heated the Silver needles in the fire to maximize sterilization.
Seeing Shen Ruoxi about to needle his mother, Shen Ji quickly stopped her. "You don't know anything, why should you needle my mother?"
Shen Yan's heart jumped, and she also objected. "Grandfather, Shen Ruoxi is just here to cause trouble. She just got lucky earlier. Don't believe her; she is the best at deceiving people."
The Barefoot Doctor wavered slightly. Although Shen Ruoxi answered correctly, that was just speaking; she had no practical experience. Needling relies heavily on experience.
Seeing this, Shen Ruoxi quickly said, "Grand-Uncle, watch me needle. If I do it wrong, stop me immediately. How about that?"