Sophia smiled and nodded, placing her fingers lightly onDirector Jake’s grandson pulse. In truth, she didn’t need to feel his pulse to know his condition had greatly improved. Traditional medicine’s approach of observation, inquiry, and examination wasn’t without merit.
The complexion often reflects the state of internal organs. Many with poor digestion suffer from acne, while those who stay up late often have a dull complexion. Looking at Director Jake’s grandson’s rosy cheeks, Sophia could tell his meridians were unblocked, and his spleen and stomach had been well-nourished. Otherwise, his skin couldn’t possibly look so healthy.
Sure enough, the pulse confirmed her observations.
“Great! Your pulse is excellent. I’d say you might truly be able to learn martial arts someday!”
“Really?” Director Jake’s grandson exclaimed excitedly. “Will I be as powerful as superheroes?”
“Superheroes? Hmm… that might be a bit difficult. But becoming a martial arts master should be achievable,” Sophia teased.
Director Jake’s grandson laughed at her playful tone.
At that moment, Director Jake and his family rushed in, looking nervous as they saw Sophia.
“Dr. Smith,” Director Jake glanced at his grandson and asked, “How is my grandson? Has he improved at all? Why is he still lying weakly in bed these past days?”
Sophia was momentarily stunned, her gaze questioning.
“What? You haven’t had him exercise these days?”
Director Jaken froze as if he had heard a colossal joke.
“My grandson’s legs are weak. How can he exercise?”
Sophia shook her head, a little speechless. “He’s been taking the medicine consistently, and his body has been improving. He absolutely needs to combine it with some physical activity. Otherwise, how do you expect his weak limbs to recover? Furthermore, post-polio syndrome is primarily a result of complications. Do you really want him bedridden for life?”
Of course not!
Director Jake panicked. “But my grandson can’t walk! I can’t just force him to walk, can I?”
Sophia frowned. “Have you even tried to see if he can walk? Forgive my bluntness, but your hospital’s rehabilitation department is quite basic. I assumed your facility would be much more advanced. Why hasn’t anyone paired my treatment with appropriate physical therapy? Director Jake, you need to reassess your hospital’s standards.”
Her words left Director Jake speechless for a long time.
Director Jake swore that in his entire life, few people had dared speak to him this way!
But he didn’t dare to retort. Despite being the director, Sophia was now the lead doctor for his grandson, making her irreplaceable.
Just then, the pediatric specialist entered and said unhappily, “Dr. Smith, while Dr. Mateo holds you in high regard, you shouldn’t make baseless claims. We all hope the child can undergo proper training, but his weak limbs and lower-body paralysis clearly indicate this condition has entered the paralysis stage. During this period, more careful care is necessary. Blind training could cause harm.”
Sophia rolled her eyes. Somehow, she always felt annoyed with these doctors from Director Jake’s hospital.
This pediatrician ! That obstetrician who colluded with Olivia! And Director Jake himself…
Why were they all so irritating?
Sophia didn’t respond and walked into the ward. Director Jake’s grandson was playing with his toys when Sophia asked with a smile,
Do you know what an absolute martial arts master looks like?”
He obediently shook his head, his big eyes blinking with curiosity.
Sophia chuckled and said, “A martial arts master practices even when lying in bed. They find ways to keep their bodies moving. So, can you move?”
Director Jake’s grandson loved watching martial arts films. Since childhood, he had dreamed of being a powerful martial artist who saved the world and was admired by everyone. Hearing Sophia’s words, he believed her wholeheartedly and immediately tried to push himself up from the bed using his hands.
But he couldn’t.
He quickly fell back down. His lower body was too weak to support him, and his arm strength wasn’t enough to lift him into a sitting position.
But how could he give up? The “Lady Hero” said that martial artists could train even while lying down.
Determined, He tried again. This time, as his legs struggled, his hips moved slightly.
Surprisingly, after another attempt, his legs moved a little, and he even felt some sensation in his feet. This was completely different from the previous numbness.
Although Director Jake’s grandson didn’t fully understand what had been happening to him, he knew he hated lying in bed.
He couldn’t run, jump, or play soccer like other kids.
But now, he could move again!
He exclaimed joyfully, “Lady Hero! You’re amazing! Do I have martial arts powers now? I can move!”
Sophia smiled and nodded. “Of course! Don’t you know? When I used acupuncture on you, I transferred martial arts powers into your body. You’ve had them all along—you just didn’t realize it.”
Director Jake’s grandson believed her. The power of belief was indeed incredible, much like people who take supplements and feel better simply because they believe it works.
Encouraged, He managed to lift himself into a seated position.
This small victory brought his mother to tears.
Aaron was also moved, his eyes brimming with emotion.
Director Jake’s grandson was utterly amazed and couldn’t believe his eyes.
“Dr. Smith, my grandson can actually move? Does this mean his condition has improved?”
“Barring any unforeseen circumstances, that seems to be the case.”
“Really?” The entire family was overjoyed. “Does this mean he can fully recover?”
“If all goes well, yes.”
This was almost unbelievable. A condition that even Modern medicine couldn’t cure was being treated with traditional medicine—and in just over ten days, no less!
On the side, Director George looked very unhappy.
Not only had he been proven wrong repeatedly, but it stung to be proven wrong by an intern.
How was he supposed to maintain his dignity as a department head?
Director Jake escorted Sophia back to his office. As she jotted down notes for the case, she explained,
“The patient’s meridians have been unblocked, and there have been significant improvements in the spleen, stomach, liver, and kidneys. However, further meridian therapy is still necessary. I’ll adjust the prescription, continuing the current herbal medicine while adding a new pill formula to improve his nutrition and promote recovery.”
