If it weren’t for Lin Wan’s lower limb paralysis, Lu Zheng really wanted to turn her over and spank her.
Brother is looking for excuses and ways to save you, and you’re wondering why I haven’t died yet?
Although Lu Zheng knew Lin Wan’s suspicions were reasonable, he still wanted to spank her.
Forget it, he’d keep a mental note, it was only a matter of time.
“Let’s talk serious business,” Lu Zheng said, pulling the conversation back, though what he said hardly sounded serious.
“Look at me, I’ve really developed a sense of qi, so I’m stronger than others in a fight. Also, I suspect my reaction speed is faster than average, not necessarily innate, maybe it’s from needling myself.
See, reaction speed is just neural response speed. My acupuncture and qi sense can stimulate and strengthen nerves, and it can also repair damaged ones.”
Lin Wan blinked, reluctant to believe Lu Zheng, but his skills were undeniable.
You know, even professionals who train relentlessly, like Li Changyang, still get beaten by Lu Zheng.
And Lu Zheng, an ordinary university graduate, became this skilled just by self-training?
According to Lu Zheng’s earlier claims, both Lin Wan and Li Jinglin had doubts, but with no other explanation, they had to believe him.
Now Lu Zheng added a new layer, qi sense, acupuncture…
“Why didn’t you mention this before?”
“Because it sounds like a scam. Saying it might cause misunderstandings, so it’s better to say nothing and just claim I’m a genius.”
Lin Wan retorted, “You know it sounds like a scam! But if you really have qi sense, can’t you demonstrate it? Can others feel it?”
Lu Zheng shook his head, “Without experiencing it personally, people won’t believe it. I’m not interested in performing like a monkey for everyone, so I’d rather say nothing from the start.”
Lin Wan thought about it and agreed with his reasoning, then got upset, “You kept it from me too?”
Lu Zheng smiled, leaned in slightly, and whispered, “I was planning to let you experience it on your birthday night.”
Lin Wan’s face flushed red instantly.
“Pervert!”
“Hey, you’re a police officer, you can’t curse without evidence.”
Lin Wan raised her hand to hit him, but her mother’s voice came from outside, “Dinner’s ready!”
Lin Wan had just been discharged and shouldn’t move much, so Lu Zheng propped her up with extra pillows, and they ate lunch in her bedroom.
After Lin’s mother went to wash dishes, Lu Zheng resumed his persuasion.
“Anyway, you’re in this state now. So-called recovery training only prevents muscle atrophy in your lower limbs, but it won’t restore your meridians or nervous system.
The longer it takes, the harder it is to recover fully. While your nerves are still freshly injured and active, we should use Chinese acupuncture to treat them quickly.”
“Alright!”
Lu Zheng was about to say more, but Lin Wan had already agreed.
“Wait, you’re agreeing?” Lu Zheng had been ready to let her feel the magic of true qi.
Lin Wan nodded, her eyes full of trust, “I believe you!”
Lu Zheng took a deep breath, nodded, and held her hand, “Don’t worry, you’ll definitely get better.”
After a pause, he continued, “I’ll come tomorrow, and we’ll do acupuncture once a day.”
Lin Wan nodded, then her face soured, “Do I need to take Chinese medicine too?”
Lu Zheng laughed and shook his head, “Just eat well.”
“Good!”
“You’re a police officer, and you’re afraid of bitterness?”
Lin Wan said confidently, “I’m a girl, and girls are afraid of bitterness!”
“Fine, then convincing your mum is your job. I’m off.”
Lin Wan laughed, “Go, go, don’t worry.”
Lu Zheng left, said goodbye to Lin’s mother, and went home.
At home, he took out a stack of disposable acupuncture needles he’d bought.
This wasn’t ancient times, he couldn’t use fire-sterilised silver needles. Hygiene alone would make Lin’s mother stop him.
Luckily, modern stainless steel acupuncture needles were sufficient for conducting true qi.
“Tomorrow, when I start needling, I’ll check Lin Wan’s condition. According to Qingyan’s estimate, it’ll take half a month to a month, but it’s been nearly ten days since the incident, so it might take a bit longer.”
Preparations done, he washed up and went to bed.
…
The next day, at Lin Wan’s house.
When Lin’s mother opened the door, she kept looking at Lu Zheng with a strange gaze.
Unreliable? He gave a million without hesitation, arranged housing after discharge, and handled everything perfectly.
Reliable? Self-taught Chinese medicine, needling himself, what was that about?
If Lin Wan hadn’t worked on her mother nearly all night, and that million hadn’t given her confidence, Lin’s mother might not have let Lu Zheng in.
“Good morning, Auntie!”
“Morning,” Lin’s mother nodded, letting him in, hesitant to speak.
“Don’t worry, Auntie. I’ve been needling myself for years. I may not have a medical licence, but my skills surpass those of doctoral graduates.”
Lin’s mother nodded reluctantly, “Is that so? Well, Auntie will be watching.”
Lu Zheng smiled, changed shoes, and entered Lin Wan’s bedroom with his supplies.
“You’re here!” Lin Wan smiled, eyes full of curiosity, “How do we do this?”
Facing away from Lin’s mother, Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow at Lin Wan, “Strip!”
“Strip what?”
“Your clothes!” Lu Zheng grinned cheekily, “How do I needle you with clothes on?”
Lin Wan’s face reddened, “Where are you needling? Fully off?”
Seeing Lin’s mother enter, Lu Zheng quickly turned serious.
“I’ll step out. Just take off your top and lie face down. I’ll mainly needle your back.”
“Okay.”
Lu Zheng stepped out and returned to find Lin Wan with her top off, revealing her smooth back.
From the side, well, the blanket covered her.
“Can I watch from the side?” Lin’s mother asked.
“Of course!” Lu Zheng nodded.
Lin Wan’s back had just been wiped down by her mother. Lu Zheng took out the acupuncture needles, opened the packaging, and sat by her bed.
“Don’t be nervous, relax, you won’t even feel pain.”
“Really?” Lin Wan asked.
“Yep, ask your mum if you don’t believe me.”
“Why would I ask my mum… You’ve already started?”
Lu Zheng blinked, his hands moving swiftly, inserting acupuncture needles densely across her back.
“Mum, how’s it look?”
“Very skilled,” Lin’s mother, unfamiliar with acupuncture, could only say.
Lu Zheng held a needle, slowly twisting it.
“There, I feel something!”
He took another needle, gently moving it up and down.
“It’s warm, a bit warm inside!”
Lu Zheng smiled, his pinky lightly flicking a needle.
“Oh!”
