Chapter Fourteen: Plum Blossom Needle Technique

  Zhao Yang's medical skills were exceptional, and he especially didn't charge for treating illnesses. His reputation quickly spread to the surrounding villages, so more people came to see him, making him even busier.

  That day, after sending away the last visitor who came to see him, Zhao Bingxing looked at the sunset and said: "Let's open a wine shop?"

  Zhao Yang put the silver needle back into its case after disinfecting it and asked without looking up, "Isn't this just fine now?"

  The current life is simple and fulfilling, which has been Zhao Yang's long-held dream.

  Zhao Bingxing saw so many people coming to see Zhao Yang for medical treatment and thought it was an opportunity to make a fortune, but he just said it casually. Now the family has everything they need, and this year's orchard income will increase by two or three times, why bother opening a clinic with great expense and effort?

  "It's fine if it doesn't open! It's good this way!"

  The father and son chatted intimately, the aroma of dishes wafted from the kitchen, soon a plate of stir-fried meat and tender beans came up, followed by a plate of old beans that had been steamed with just a pinch of salt.

  The bean sprouts are the kind that grow on the ground, not the ones that grow on a trellis. The tender shoots are crispy and fresh, while the old shoots are dull and starchy. The tender shoots are suitable for drinking wine, while the old shoots are more suitable for wrapping in pancakes to eat.

  A family was having dinner around the table when they heard an ambulance rushing into the village.

  Now Zhao Yang is like the guardian deity of Longwo Village, and villagers come to him no matter what illness they have. Recently, he hasn't found anyone with a serious condition, and even if someone does get seriously ill, they usually come to him! He furrowed his brow and said, "Whose patient is this?"

  He knew who it was as soon as he finished speaking!

  Now in Longwo Village, only the Shang Baigun family has not come to see Zhao Yang for medical treatment. Of course, Zhao Yang will not take the initiative to go to their home to provide them with medical treatment.

  Zhao Bingxing let out a sigh and shook his head.

  "Come on, Yangyang, eat quickly, whoever's family it is!"

  Since the ambulance had been called, Zhao Yang was able to eat with a peace of mind. With modern medicine being so advanced, although he had mastered the medical skills passed down from his ancestors, he wasn't arrogant enough to think that he was definitely better than the hospital's modern medical techniques. For most illnesses, as long as one was willing to spend the money, they could basically be cured!

  However, the reason why the two families didn't get along was actually not a big deal. At that time, Zhao Yang's family hadn't yet enclosed their orchard, and their land bordered that of Shang Baigun's family. But when Shang Baigun was tilling the soil, he had taken over a piece of Zhao's land. Zhao Bingxing went to reason with him, but Shang Baigun refused to acknowledge it, and in the end, the two men got into a fight. The village cadres thought that Zhao Bingxing was wrong for going to someone else's home to start a fight, which made Zhao so angry that he couldn't eat for several days. After that, the two families had no more dealings with each other.

  The next day, Zhao Yang learned that Zhu Xiuzhi, Shang Baigun's wife, had a cerebral hemorrhage and was being rescued in the hospital. It is said to be very serious, and a phone call has been made to their son Shang Niantao, who is studying at university in Guangzhou.

  In Longwo Village, Zhao Yang was the first to be admitted to university, but he only attended a provincial key university. Shang Niantao entered university three years later, but he was admitted to a 211 university.

  Another day passed and Zhu Xiuzhi was taken back again.

  This is usually when it's time to pull back and prepare for the aftermath!

  That night, Zhao Yang stayed at home.

  It was past nine o'clock when the sound of a car came from outside the village, and Shang Nian-tao returned. Soon, heart-wrenching wails were heard coming from his home!

  Zhao Yang stood up and said: "I'm going out for a walk!"

  Sun Zhenxiang opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything.

  Zhao Bingxing said in a low voice: "Don't be so arrogant!"

  Zhao Yang smiled slightly, feeling a sense of relief in his heart, and quickly agreed, picking up the needle bag and walking out the door.

  Zhao Yang entered Shang Baigun's home and saw that the main room had a straw mat spread out, on which Zhu Xiuzhi lay with her whole body swollen.

  Shang Nian Tao grasped Zhu Xiuzhi's hand and sobbed: "Didn't they say there was hope? Why did they take it back?"

  "Kid, it's not that we didn't try to save him. We've been giving him oxygen all along and injecting emergency shots... but the needles wouldn't suck in, what can we do?"

  Shang Nian's second uncle, Shang Bai, advised: "Niantao, it's not that we don't want to take action, but your mom has heart problems and high blood sugar. The hospital says the surgical risk is very high, with only a 20% chance of success. Wound healing after surgery is also a big problem, and the cost of surgery is over 30,000 yuan. In the end, it may be a waste of both life and money!"

  ……

  Shang Nianjun also wiped away his tears and suddenly saw Zhao Yang approaching. He exclaimed with great joy, "Zhao Yang ge, you're here!"

  Everyone in the house looked at Zhao Yang, and Shang Nian Tao stepped forward, pulling Zhao Yang's hand and saying: "Zhao... Doctor, please come in quickly! Can you see if my wife can be saved?" He also shouted to his brother Shang Nian Qun: "Big Brother, what are you still dazing about? Quickly invite Doctor Zhao in, with Doctor Zhao here, my wife will have hope!"

  "Zhao... Zhao Yang, can your aunt still be saved?"

  The sad atmosphere in the room also made Zhao Yang feel uncomfortable. He calmed himself and said, "Let me take a look first!"

  Entering the house, Zhao Yang first took Zhu Xiuzhi's pulse and used "Jinghu Shu" to observe her qi and blood condition.

  Zhu Xiuzhi's brain blood gas changed violently, her heart blood gas was only 10%, kidney blood gas was only 20%, spleen blood gas was only 30%, and the remaining organs' blood gas were all between 30% to 40%.

  It's become a critical situation! In other words, Zhu Xiuzhi is now suffering from the most severe illness and may lose her life at any moment! This is the first time Zhao Yang has encountered such a patient!

  But now the most serious is cerebral hemorrhage, which is a situation that Zhao Yang has never encountered before!

  Shang Nian Tao didn't know that Zhao Yang was knowledgeable about medicine, and when he called home, Shang Bai Qun wouldn't mention Zhao Yang either. He carefully asked: "Zhao Yang ge, can...can my mom still be saved?"

  Zhao Yang thought for a moment and said, "I'll give it a try! But you guys also need to get your equipment ready!"

  Shang Nian said something, Shang Bai pulled him and whispered: "Your mother is like this anyway, just try it! Zhao Yang is a divine doctor in our neighborhood, and his wife was cured by him!"

  Because Zhu Xiuzhi's heart and blood vessels only have one-tenth of their normal function, the first priority is to preserve her pulse, so Zhao Yang chose to use the "Plum Blossom Needle Method".

  Plum blossoms have five petals, and the number five is very important in Chinese culture. Under the influence of I Ching, it is generally believed that five represents the ultimate yang state, or the best possible condition. The name "Plum Blossom Acupuncture" also carries this meaning, implying maintaining the current state without further deterioration. For critically ill patients, being able to maintain their condition without getting worse is already a rare and remarkable thing!

  As Zhao Yang selected the acupoint and applied the "Tonifying Remote" technique, he slowly inserted the needle. He could distinctly feel a flow of Qi gathering at his fingertips, then following the needle as it descended, and with a slight tremor as it made contact with the skin, before dispersing into Zhu Xiuzhi's body.

  After finishing this needle, Zhao Yang adjusted his breathing evenly and then inserted another one. After five needles, in his perception, Zhu Xiuzhi's heart pulse, like a candle flame in the wind, immediately stabilized.

  Zhao Yang secretly let out a breath of relief, it seemed that the "Plum Blossom Needle Method" was indeed extraordinary! Of course, if he hadn't grasped the method of activating the patient's potential through qi mechanisms, the effect would definitely be much weaker, and at least wouldn't have taken effect so quickly!

  Then he took out a silver needle again, this time it was going to be used for "Resuscitation Needle Technique".

  "Huángyáng Zhēn Fǎ" usually only requires one needle, which can stir up the patient's yang energy and improve blood circulation in a short period of time. This is also a recent discovery by Zhao Yang.

  The later a cerebral hemorrhage patient wakes up, the more serious the illness is. Now if Zhu Xiuzhi can be awakened, it will be very beneficial for her recovery.

  This needle, Zhao Yang chose her right neck side, when the needle was inserted halfway, Zhu Xiuzhi's eyes moved!

  Her eyes, though just a slight movement, greatly encouraged her family and villagers!

  Zhao Yang was extremely calm at this time, he closely monitored the changes in Zhu Xiuzhi's pulse and brain blood flow, if there was any change, he would take remedial measures!

  When all the needles were in place, Zhao Yang's hands left without any adverse changes, and his mood became somewhat excited.

  Only saw Zhu Xiuzhi's eyelids trembling, as if holding up a mountain slowly opened, but only stopped on Shang Nian's face and closed again!

  "Mother! Open your eyes and look! I am Hai Tao! Open your eyes again and look at me!"

  Shang Baigun's tears could no longer be held back, and he burst into loud sobs.

  Zhao Yang looked around at the people and said, "You all take a step back, let some air circulate." Then he told Shang Baigun, "Go to my house and fetch the medicine box!"

  Shang Nianqun slowly stood up, and Shang Nianzhong looked at him and volunteered: "I'll go get it!"

  Zhao Yang imperceptibly twitched the corner of his mouth. He had created an opportunity for the two families to make amends, couldn't they see that?

  After a while, Shang Nianzhong brought the medicine box over. Zhao Yang finished preparing the medicine and handed it to Shang Niantao, saying: "First use clean water to rinse it clean, then fill it with water and simmer it over low heat. Half an hour later, give the medicine to your mother to drink! I'll head back first, call me if anything comes up!"

  Half an hour later, Shang Nianjun came to call Zhao Yang and said that the medicine had been brewed well and was ready to drink!

  Zhao Yang let out a sigh, but Zhao Bingxing was furious and said: "Is this how you call Zhao Yang? Are we still asking for his family's help to save people?"

  Shang Nianjun hung his head in shame, not daring to look at Zhao Bingxing.

  Sun Zhenxiang also indignantly said: "Do we owe them anything? It's so late, Yangyang won't sleep!"

  Zhao Yang hurriedly comforted the two old men, saying: "We can't just stand by and watch someone from our own village die, can we?"

  On the road, Shang Jun stammered: "Zhao Yang ge, I, I..."

  "Don't worry! Let's save people first!"

  It wasn't until after midnight that Zhao Yang still hadn't returned, and Zhao Bingxing broke his usual habit and lit a cigarette. He finally threw the cigarette to the ground and stomped on it, saying: "I'll go take a look, don't let anything happen to Xiao Yang!"

  "I'm going too!"

  Two people entered the Zhang's house and saw Zhao Yang giving Zhu Xiuzhi an injection.

  Zhu Xiuzhi already had twenty or thirty silver needles stuck in her two arms, and Zhao Yang's face was covered with sweat, but he still held a silver needle intently, ready to make the next stitch.

  Sun Zhenxiang looked and scolded, "Do you still have a conscience? Has your conscience been eaten by dogs? Who are you treating? Don't you have eyes?"

  Shang Nian Tao was exhausted from traveling by plane and car all day, and had already fallen asleep. When he heard Sun Zhen's voice, he woke up, quickly put on his clothes, walked over, and smiled: "Ma'am, please sit down! I'll go get you some water right away!"

  Sun Zhenxiang said in a harsh tone: "You can't even drink water from your own home! I'm here to call Zhao Yang back home to sleep!"

  Shang Nianqun opened his mouth, looked at Zhao Yang again, saw Zhao Bingxing's fiery eyes, and turned away.

  "Big brother and sister-in-law have arrived, please sit down! Look at Zhao Yang, he's exhausted, it's all our fault for being careless! We were afraid of disturbing your family while Zhao Yang was sewing, so we forgot to wipe the sweat for our nephew, don't mind!"

  Shang Nian Tao was always a good person in the village, Sun Zhen Xiang wouldn't quarrel with him, but instead looked at Zhao Yang. Just then, as Zhao Yang gave Zhu Xiu Zhi her last injection, Zhu Xiu Zhi slowly opened her eyes!

  Shang Nian Tao and Shang Bai Qun rushed forward, "Mother!" "Old lady!"

  Zhu Xiuzhi looked at Sun Zhenxiang with great effort, making unclear sounds from her mouth.

  Sun Zhenxiang took a look and his heart softened immediately. He walked up and said, "Big sister, don't worry, my Zhao Yang will definitely be able to cure you!"

  Shang Baigun's face was also filled with excitement at this time, he turned his head to look at Zhao Bingxing and choked back tears: "Big brother, I...I owe you an apology!"

  Zhao Bingxing was taken aback, but Shang Baigun had already gotten up to move stools for Zhao Bingxing and Sun Zhenxiang to sit down.

  Zhao Yang felt very relieved when he saw this.

  "Some things are also not good to say face-to-face, Shang Baigun said: 'When Haitao's mother is in good health, I'll invite Big Brother and Sister-in-law to dinner again, we can have a good chat!'"

  It was getting late after all, so Zhao Bingxing and Sun Zhenxiang sat for a while before leaving.

  Zhao Yang stayed here, observing Zhu Xiuzhi's physical condition and constantly applying needles to regulate her meridians, ensuring her body remained stable. It wasn't until the next morning at over 9 o'clock that he left.

  As soon as Zhao Yang stepped out of the door, he felt a bit dizzy. Upon checking his body's qi and blood condition, he found that it had all dropped back to 90%!

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