Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2060 Eggs as the Mainstay
Objectively speaking, that boy was indeed quite ill!

but……

It's not difficult to treat!

Bian Mu knew what was going on, but didn't say it aloud.

After reviewing most of the medical records, a young female nurse rushed back carrying more than a pound of fresh eggs. The eggs had been washed very clean and were ready to be used.

"Can you sit up straight? I mean, without any help from others..." Bian Mu asked the boy lying on the bed.

"It's not that I'm afraid of numbness or pain, it's that I can't exert any force at all... it's just that I can't muster any strength! It's like my brain can't be controlled, but... I'm not paralyzed yet, can I try it now?" The patient's thinking is clear, and there are no problems with language expression, so the patient's consciousness transmission should be passable.

"Oh, I see... Well then... We'll help you up, then slowly let go. You try to hold on for a while; it won't take long. Just do your best! Lie down and 'draft' your thoughts now, so you don't panic and lose your composure later. Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My surname is Bian! I'm a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. Our testing methods are a bit different from Western medicine, so you'll have to get used to it, okay?"

“No problem! My uncle just told me that you are my last hope. If we can’t come up with a targeted treatment plan after tonight, we won’t go to Beiqi. My family’s financial situation is not good. I can’t be a burden to the school anymore. Let’s get a car to take me back to my hometown…” Well, the boy’s personality is not too introverted. At least he has prepared for the worst.

"It's not that bad. In a city with 20 million people, how many medical staff are fighting on the front lines? Do you think you, a master's student, would just go back to your hometown like that?! Hehe... You're overthinking it! In a little while, sit up straight and try to hold on for a while. Hold your hands out straight with your palms facing up. I'll put two eggs in your palms. Try to hold them firmly so you don't fall onto the bed. That's all!" Bian Mu gave her instructions clearly for a long time.

“Got it!” the boy replied loudly.

Bian Mu felt that there was still hope for a cure, as the patient's vital signs seemed alright.

With Dr. Wei and the others helping out, they gently helped the man sit up straight. He was very thin, and no one felt it was too much trouble for them.

Bian Mu gently placed two eggs, one cooked and one raw, in the man's palm.

"Which one is raw? Which one is cooked?" Bian Mu asked softly.

Upon hearing this, the man frowned.

"Still not the same? I feel like they're about the same... Is it really true that one is raw and the other is cooked?" As he spoke, the boy's eyes began to reveal a kind of anxiety. At this moment, his mother was a little worried and quickly stepped behind her son, ready to support him with her shoulder at any time, so that her son would not be able to support her and strain his lumbar spine or cervical spine.

Sigh! Being a mother is quite pitiful!

Bian Mu didn't press further, wanting to see how long the boy could last.

"The egg seems to be getting out of control... Don't blame me if the raw egg falls onto the bed..." the boy said, getting a little anxious.

"It's okay! If you can keep going, then keep going. If you're really tired, just let it be. What's a little egg cracking? It'll let you see for yourself which one is raw and which one is cooked!" Bian Mu replied to the boy with a smile, speaking casually.

Suddenly, the two eggs slipped from the ground almost simultaneously; the boy couldn't muster even the slightest bit of strength.

No sooner said than done, Bian Mu simply extended his right hand, scooping up and catching the two eggs in his palm.

It was lightning fast! He caught that?! And with one hand?!
Depend on!
The onlookers were stunned, unsure what to say. Thankfully, the man managed to hold on for a few more seconds before finally collapsing onto his mother and uncle.

Bian Mu then instructed the two female nurses to place a cushion behind the boy at the angle he suggested, so that he could lie half-reclined and watch people talk to him.

The boy was indeed quite ill.

Bian Mu asked a nurse for a disposable paper cup, and in front of the boy, she cracked open the raw egg and put it in the paper cup. Then, in an extremely ingenious way, she managed to peel the shell of a hard-boiled egg almost perfectly with just one hand.

"See? It's definitely a one-year student and a one-year student. You can guess what's going on now, right? After all, you're a master's student! Whether you studied humanities or sciences, you should have no problem with basic philosophical understanding and logical reasoning." Bian Mu smiled and encouraged the man.

"I can't say for sure... Traditional Chinese medicine is close to the mystical, right? Does that mean the divine power within me has almost left my body and is wandering around on its own?! Or is it something else..." In the end, the boy still couldn't find the right words to accurately express his feelings at that moment.

"Hehe...that's pretty much it. This is a real symptom, not some mystical phenomenon. The divine power you mentioned does indeed exist. In layman's terms, it's a problem with the nervous system. However...the self-sustaining power of the divine in traditional Chinese medicine is quite different from the nervous system. I hope you understand! This will help you cooperate better with the treatment later." As he spoke, Bian Mu handed the two kinds of eggs to the nurse, letting her do as she pleased.

Afterwards, Bian Mu directed everyone to help the boy turn over so that he was lying face down on the hospital bed with his back to the sky. The ward was equipped with central air conditioning, and the boy, wearing a white spring and autumn style pajama, did not feel cold at all.

"I'll place one to three hard-boiled eggs, peeled, between your backs. I'll use traditional Chinese medicine massage techniques to massage the acupoints on your back several times. Tell me how you feel, especially any uncomfortable sensations. Also, describe any changes you experience." As she spoke, Bian Mu skillfully peeled three hard-boiled eggs and placed them on the boy's back.

At this point, more and more medical staff gathered around. This peculiar medical examination method was something they had never seen before, and they stood there silently watching the spectacle.

Eggs are the main ingredient! How amazing!

"Numb... Yes! Just this area, still numb... No pain... No itching... I can't feel anything in this area... Still numb... No feeling... No feeling... I can't feel anything... It seems like I can't feel anything... Numb... Still numb..." Not bad, the boy cooperated quite well.

When dealing with patients like this, Bian Mu certainly saved himself a lot of trouble.

……

Inspection complete.

"That's enough. I have a basic understanding of your condition now. Let's stop here for today. Tell your family which position you feel comfortable in, and they'll help you with some blankets or pillows. The more natural, the better. I'll discuss this with the attending physicians first, and then I'll explain it to your mother and uncle later." With that, Bian Mu beckoned Dr. Wei to head out the door.

Upon hearing this, the other medical staff knew that they wouldn't see any amazing skills today. In addition, it was getting late, and everyone had a lot of things to do inside and outside the hospital. So, amidst their chatter and laughter, the group dispersed.

……

Medical office duty room.

Only Bian Mu and Doctor Wei were present; Doctor Wei dismissed everyone else.

"He's fine, it's just that his marrow essence is too weak, and he can't get enough nutrition. In traditional Chinese medicine, we call this 'marrow essence loss.' We just need to gently replenish it slowly," Bian Mu concluded with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Doctor Wei was naturally taken aback.