Chapter 1425: The Determination to Separate

"But I don't have that much time, and besides, a model is ultimately different from real skin."

Liu Xin'ai's words made Liu Qingze mutter in confusion: "Why are you in such a rush?"

Before Liu Xin'ai could open her mouth to answer, Liu Qingze thought of something.

That answer made him unable to help but knit his brows, his voice displeased: "It couldn't be, is it for Qin Yiyan again?"

"Not entirely. I was already interested in traditional Chinese medicine, and I had been thinking about studying it whenever I had some free time."

Liu Xin'ai denied Liu Qingze's words, but it wasn't a complete denial; this was actually equivalent to...

Admitting Liu Qingze's hypothesis!

Liu Qingze felt it was such bad luck!

He turned his head slightly and hummed: "Then the timing of your study is quite a coincidence!"

"Never mind the timing; since you already know I'm not self-harming, can you rest easy now?"

To tell the truth, Liu Qingze could not rest easy.

He stared at those long silver needles and asked a question: "Will you mess yourself up?"

"No." Liu Xin'ai answered decisively.

But her firm attitude did not dispel Liu Qingze's concerns.

He lifted a silver needle.

He saw a flash of cold light on the tip of the needle.

It was truly chilling!

Liu Qingze shivered.

Then he asked with trepidation: "You aren't a professional at this, how can you be so sure? If you damage your nervous system... the consequences are unimaginable!!"

The more Liu Qingze thought about it, the more terrifying it felt.

And his look of trepidation made Liu Xin'ai sigh deeply and say: "Although I haven't studied traditional Chinese medicine systematically, I have common sense; such a short needle will not stimulate the nervous system."

"Then... anyway, you can't use yourself to practice. If you're really interested... just use Qin Yiyan to practice! He's already in that state, so even if you don't needle him well, it couldn't get much worse!"

Did Liu Qingze have self-awareness? He knew he couldn't make his sister give up practicing Acupuncture.

But he could still lobby his sister to change her practice subject.

Besides, if this practice subject gets poked and hurts, it won't make anyone feel heartache!

Instead, it feels quite satisfying!

But Liu Xin'ai countered: "Aren't you afraid he'll latch onto me?"

"Doesn't he already have his hooks in you? I've realized that this guy's pestering is impossible to guard against!"

Liu Qingze was speaking from experience.

He also felt that the guy was becoming increasingly unscrupulous.

So...

Under such pestering, does his sister still maintain her previous determination to separate?

Liu Qingze looked at Liu Xin'ai.

His gaze still carried inquiry.

Liu Xin'ai felt Liu Qingze's silence.

She raised her eyes to look over.

And looking this way, she met Liu Qingze's gaze exactly.

Liu Xin'ai tilted her head slightly and asked very directly: "What do you want to say?"

"I... it's just... will you be in pain?"

Liu Qingze hesitated for a moment, then decided not to add unnecessary worry to his sister.

So he hid those questions in the bottom of his heart and found a random excuse.

Liu Xin'ai's expression didn't change, and she asked back: "Won't you know if it hurts or not if you try it?"

As she spoke, Liu Xin'ai pulled out a silver needle and slowly approached Liu Qingze.

This scared Liu Qingze!

His body retreated repeatedly, and he said: "Uh, that, my phone seems to be ringing, I'll go answer the call first!"

Liu Qingze slipped away as soon as he finished speaking.

Liu Xin'ai shook her head lightly at his nimble movements.

After withdrawing her gaze, Liu Xin'ai's attention fell back onto the Acupuncture.

Sometimes she would insert a needle, sometimes she would read a book.

She was exceptionally earnest.

After a few days passed like this, it was the day for Old Zhou to perform acupuncture on Qin Yiyan.

Lin Ze personally brought Old Zhou over.

And when Old Zhou entered, the first thing he saw was Liu Xin'ai.

He nodded slightly to Liu Xin'ai, then looked at the man sitting on the sofa.

At this look, Old Zhou smiled.

The smile was fleeting, but Liu Xin'ai saw a hint of profound meaning in it.

What did that represent?

Liu Xin'ai wanted to investigate.

But before she could see anything, Old Zhou began the preliminary examination for Qin Yiyan.

In this instant, Liu Xin'ai had no time to worry about anything else.

She stood to the side nervously, waiting for the result.

Qin Yiyan was also a bit nervous.

Although Lin Ze said that Elder Zhou had agreed to cooperate, this old gentleman had not accepted any benefits and had a somewhat blunt personality, so as for the final result...

It was hard to say.

Everyone in the room had their own thoughts.

Only the white-bearded old man looked completely relaxed.

As he withdrew his hand from taking the pulse, Liu Xin'ai hurriedly asked, "How is the situation?"

"The problem is not that serious; he is still young, so he will recover faster."

Elder Zhou's description was rather vague, like a cure-all that wouldn't feel out of place if used elsewhere.

But Qin Yiyan felt... it was a bit dangerous.

Worried that Liu Xin'ai might associate it with something, he gave Lin Ze a suggestive look.

Lin Ze instantly understood his boss's intention and praised, "As expected of a famous doctor, with just one sentence, you've given us hope!"

As he spoke, Lin Ze even gave Elder Zhou a thumbs-up.

Elder Zhou looked at him, then at Qin Yiyan, thinking to himself that young people these days were certainly quick-witted.

Liu Xin'ai did not notice the undercurrents.

Being rather anxious for the result, she asked, "Then can we start the Acupuncture now?"

Elder Zhou casually took out an Acupuncture kit and asked, "Why are you so anxious? Are you worried about him?"

"I..."

"It's normal to worry about him; such a handsome man, it would be a real pity if he were left with any sequelae."

She didn't know if Liu Xin'ai was overthinking it, but why did she feel... that this old gentleman was implying something?

Liu Xin'ai looked over.

But she only saw the old man deftly place the needles!

Unlike beginners like Liu Xin'ai, Elder Zhou had quite an accomplishment in Acupuncture.

His needle application was truly as smooth as flowing water.

Qin Yiyan had been very nervous, thinking it would be very painful.

But in reality?

He didn't feel anything at all.

Qin Yiyan even asked, "Why haven't you started yet?"

Lin Ze was standing right behind Qin Yiyan.

Hearing this, he reminded him, "Um, Boss, your back is almost being turned into a hedgehog."

Uh...

Qin Yiyan imagined it for a moment.

And then he discovered that the imagined scene was not very pleasant.

Yet Qin Yiyan still had to open his mouth to praise, "Your skill is truly excellent; I didn't feel a thing."

Liu Xin'ai had been self-studying Acupuncture these past few days.

She had also been pricked plenty of times.

She knew all too well what it felt like to be pricked.

How could he not feel anything at all?

At this moment, Liu Xin'ai frowned slightly and analyzed, "Could there be something wrong with the muscles in this area of yours?"

Elder Zhou chuckled, and while pricking, said, "He is perfectly fine, no need to worry."

"Then how is it possible to not feel anything at all?"

Could it be... that he was deliberately pretending to be like this just to put others at ease?

Liu Xin'ai made an assumption in her heart.

And Elder Zhou glanced to the side and replied, "I've been practicing for over forty years, I still have that much foundation; unlike those beginners, who not only prick painfully but also leave needle marks."