Sent to the countryside, I turned the health center into a top-tier hospital.

Sun Xiaoyan sat on the edge of the bed, took off her coat and draped it over the back of the chair, wearing only a thin undershirt.

Moreover, Sun Xiaoyan's hair was wet, which clearly indicated that she had taken a shower.

"Dr. Chen, just tell me what you need to do. I've already taken a shower."

Sun Xiaoyan bit her lip lightly, looking somewhat nervous.

Although she herself is a medical worker, she still felt nervous when she actually took off her clothes and faced a man.

Looking at Sun Xiaoyan's expression, Chen Ping knew that Zhou Jie had already told her.

"Xiaoyan, don't be nervous. Although the acupuncture may touch your sensitive areas, it won't be like a gynecological exam, and you won't have to take off all your clothes."

"I just asked Zhou Jie to tell you in advance so that you could be mentally prepared."

Chen Pingan comforted Sun Xiaoyan.

Upon hearing this, Sun Xiaoyan breathed a sigh of relief and nodded heavily.

"Zhou Jie, close all the windows and doors, and draw the curtains."

Chen Ping said to Zhou Jie.

Zhou Jie quickly closed the doors and windows and drew the curtains, making the room completely airtight.

"Xiao Yan, lie down on the bed now, pull your pants down a bit, just enough to expose your lower abdomen."

Chen Ping continued, speaking with Sun Xiaoyan.

After saying that, Chen Ping turned his back and did not look at Sun Xiaoyan, because he was afraid that Sun Xiaoyan would be shy.

Sun Xiaoyan lay on the bed, then gently pulled down her pants with both hands, revealing her lower abdomen.

"Dr. Chen, it's ready..."

Sun Xiaoyan said softly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping turned around, then took an iodine-soaked cotton ball and gently disinfected the Zhongji and Guanyuan acupoints on her lower abdomen.

"The Zhongji acupoint is located four inches below the navel, and the Guanyuan acupoint is located three inches below the navel. These two acupoints are important points on the Ren meridian and are directly connected to the uterus."

"I'll first insert two acupuncture needles to activate the blood and qi in the uterus and let it flow downwards."

As Chen Ping spoke, he took out the thinnest silver needle and gently inserted it into the Zhongji acupoint.

The depth should not exceed one inch. The range of finger twisting should be small but the frequency should be very stable. The method used is to purge, twisting three times clockwise and then half a turn back, then twisting two times counterclockwise and advancing one inch.

Sun Xiaoyan's body trembled slightly, but she did not make a sound.

Chen Ping then took a second needle and inserted it into the Guanyuan acupoint, using a slightly different technique than with the Zhongji acupoint. The direction and amplitude of the twisting were different, allowing the needle sensation to be transmitted towards the pelvis.

Sanyinjiao is located on the inner side of the lower leg, three inches above the tip of the medial malleolus. It is the primary acupoint for gynecology, capable of regulating the Chong and Ren meridians and guiding blood downwards.

Hegu (LI4) is located on the back of the hand at the base of the thumb. When combined with Sanyinjiao (SP6), it can help uterine contractions.

Xuehai (SP10) is located on the inner side of the knee and above it; it can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

Taichong, located on the dorsum of the foot, can soothe the liver, regulate qi, and relieve tension.

He explained to Sun Xiaoyan and Zhou Jie as he inserted the needles.

He would have Zhou Jie watch each time he inserted a needle, pointing out the insertion point and depth to her, and Zhou Jie would stand by and watch attentively.

During the needle retention period, Chen Ping rotated the needle again every five minutes, maintaining a light and steady technique.

During the second twisting motion, Sun Xiaoyan began to feel a soreness and distension in her lower abdomen, similar to the dull, heavy feeling before menstruation.

She frowned slightly when she twisted it for the third time, but she didn't cry out in pain. She just pursed her lips and waited.

Zhou Jie handed her a cup of hot water and told her to sip it to ease her tension.

About half an hour later, Chen Ping removed the needle and pressed a dry cotton ball on the puncture site.

"Okay, you may experience some bleeding in the next couple of days, similar to menstruation, but the amount won't be too heavy. You may also experience some abdominal soreness and bloating, which is all normal."

"Tell me immediately if the bleeding suddenly increases or if you experience severe abdominal pain."

"Don't touch cold water or lift heavy objects these next few days. Just rest well. Dean Zhao said it's paid leave, so just relax and don't think about anything."

Chen Ping put the needle away.

Sun Xiaoyan slowly sat up, straightened her clothes, and her eyes reddened again. "Dr. Chen, thank you. If it weren't for you, I really wouldn't know what to do."

"Learn from this and don't do anything foolish again," Chen Ping said.

"Um!"

Sun Xiaoyan nodded vigorously.

"Get some rest. If anything happens, just let me know."

After Chen Ping finished speaking, he walked out of Zhou Jie and Sun Xiaoyan's dormitory.

As we passed Cui Ying's dormitory, Cui Ying suddenly poked her head out.

"Ouch..." Chen Ping jumped in surprise, "You scared me half to death in the middle of the night."

"You haven't done anything wrong, what are you afraid of?" Cui Ying gave Chen Ping a playful look. "Finished pricking Xiao Yan?"

"All done!" Chen Ping nodded.

"You didn't look at anything inappropriate, did you?"

"What are you looking at? Xiao Yan is dressed." Chen Ping frowned.

"Sister Cui Ying, I can vouch for you, Dr. Chen didn't misdiagnose..."

At this moment, Zhou Jie suddenly poked her head out of her dormitory room and said with a smile.

Cui Ying blushed instantly, quickly pulled her head back, and closed the door.

Chen Ping smiled helplessly and then returned to his dormitory.

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The next morning, when Chen Ping finished washing up and walked into the canteen, Aunt Li was carrying a large pot of millet porridge off the stove, steaming hot.

Wang Tao was already sitting in his usual spot, peeling tea eggs. When he saw Chen Ping come in, he greeted him with "Good morning, Master," with half an egg yolk still stuffed in his mouth.

Chen Ping responded and sat down, picked up a bowl of porridge in front of him, took a sip, and glanced around, but did not see Sun Xiaoyan.

Zhou Jie was carrying a tray out of the kitchen, on which were two bowls of porridge, two steamed buns, and a dish of pickled vegetables. She walked steadily toward the outside of the canteen.

Upon seeing Chen Ping, Zhou Jie stopped. "Good morning, Dr. Chen. I'll take this to Xiao Yan; she's still in bed."

Chen Ping nodded. "How is she feeling today?"

Zhou Jie lowered her voice and said, "She slept well last night, but when she woke up this morning she said she felt a little bloated in her stomach, but it wasn't serious. I told her to keep lying down and not move, and that I would bring her whatever she needed."

"Tell her to rest more and not to do anything unnecessarily for lunch. You take it to her, and I'll have Aunt Li make some light dishes for lunch."

Chen Ping said.

"Okay, I'll tell her!" Zhou Jie nodded and walked out of the cafeteria with the tray.

Everyone kept their heads down and ate their food, no one paying attention to Sun Xiaoyan's matter.

Li Fang arrived at this time, noticeably later than usual.

"Sister Fang, let me serve you some porridge." Wang Tao was very perceptive and quickly served Li Fang some porridge.

Li Fang sat down, glanced at everyone, and then frowned slightly.

After hesitating for a moment, Li Fang finally spoke: "Dean, I might need to ask for a few more days off in a few days."

Zhao Guosheng put down his chopsticks and glanced at her. "What's wrong? Is something happening at home again?"

Li Fang lowered her head and said, "I've decided to get a divorce, but he's unwilling to give me the child. I need to prepare for the lawsuit, find a lawyer, and prepare the necessary documents. I might have to travel to the county and city several times."

"I don't want to keep taking leave, but this matter can't be delayed."

After listening, Zhao Guosheng remained silent for a while and did not respond immediately.

Sun Xiaoyan is unable to work now, and if Li Fang takes leave, the health center will be quite busy.