Lin Zhilan rarely felt this anxious.

Xu Yueyun knew something serious must have happened, so she quickly promised not to mention it.

Lin Zhilan arrived in Guangzhou, bought a train ticket to the capital, and immediately called home.

Su Lang was already waiting in the phone booth and immediately took the call.

"Zhilan".

"Su Lang, listen to me, my second brother is in an accident and is currently in the hospital undergoing emergency treatment."

Su Lang stood up abruptly. "What happened?"

Lin Zhilan shook her head, "I don't know the specifics yet. I'll contact you when I get to the hospital. Your second sister-in-law is extremely panicked right now. Please comfort your parents and don't let them know yet."

Su Lang's first thought was the same as Lin Zhilan's: to immediately set off for the capital.

But there are no boats going out tonight. There are three children and two elderly people at home, and it's definitely not enough for Aunt Yu to manage on her alone.

The train was about to depart, and Lin Zhilan hung up the phone before she could say anything more.

As soon as Su Lang hung up the phone, he immediately called his friend in the capital.

It's true that some people know about Su Jue's hospitalization and emergency treatment, but no one else can be found out.

Su Lang could only ask them to look after her second sister-in-law and the two children; for the rest, she could only wait for news from Lin Zhilan.

Fortunately, by the time Lin Zhilan arrived in the capital, Su Jue was already out of immediate danger and was awaiting further observation.

When Deng Jing saw her arrive, she immediately hugged her and burst into tears.

Lin Zhilan patted her back, "It's alright, it's alright, I'm here."

Once she calmed down, Lin Zhilan took her hand and led her to a chair in the corridor. "Second sister-in-law, how is second brother now?"

Deng Jing shook her head, "She's been unconscious and hasn't woken up yet."

Deng Jing is a middle school teacher who pays great attention to her appearance.

When Lin Zhilan saw her before, she was always dressed neatly and her hair was always combed meticulously.

This time, she looked much thinner than before, her clothes were wrinkled, and she even had a few gray hairs on her head.

Lin Zhilan squeezed her hand, "Second brother is still young, he'll definitely be fine."

Deng Jing clung to him like a drowning man grasping at a straw, pleading, "Zhilan, please help me, please help me..."

"Second sister-in-law, please take me to see my second brother first."

"well."

Deng Jing pulled Lin Zhilan toward the ward, but they were stopped by the soldiers guarding the door.

Deng Jing quickly said, "This is my sister-in-law, Su Jue's younger brother's wife. She is also a doctor."

Lin Zhilan hurriedly took out her letter of introduction from her pocket.

The soldier took it and looked at it. "You guys wait outside for a while. I'll go make a phone call and ask my superiors for instructions."

One soldier left temporarily with the letter of introduction, while the other soldier remained standing straight at the door, unmoved.

Deng Jing leaned against the wall, her eyes red and swollen.

Lin Zhilan waited patiently, her heart actually tightening with each passing moment.

About ten minutes later, the soldier returned, his tone much gentler. "Dr. Lin, please come in."

Su Jue was staying in a private hospital room, which contained a bench and a table.

He lay on the bed with his eyes closed, his face ashen.

Her right hand was sticking out of the blanket, with an IV needle inserted in the back of her hand, and she was receiving an IV drip.

Lin Zhilan didn't linger and went straight to Su Jue's side to take his pulse.

The moment her fingertips touched it, Lin Zhilan's heart sank.

It's been almost two years since I last saw Su Jue. At that time, Su Jue was already in poor health, but now it's even more serious.

The pulse is thin, rapid, and swift, coming and going like a thread, and when moved, one or two knotted pulses may appear.

This is a pulse sign indicating that the heart's energy is about to be exhausted and the qi and blood are scattered.

When Deng Jing saw Lin Zhilan frowning, her heart jumped.

"Zhilan..."

"Oh," Lin Zhilan exhaled and smiled faintly, "Second sister-in-law, don't worry, second brother's matter is a bit troublesome, but it can definitely be cured."

Overwhelmed by extreme joy and sorrow, Deng Jing fainted.

Lin Zhilan quickly caught her and lifted her up in her arms.

Hearing the commotion, the soldiers guarding outside pushed open the door and came in, only to see Lin Zhilan holding Deng Jing.

They stood there, stunned.

Lin Zhilan frowned and said, "Could you arrange a bed so my second sister-in-law can rest for a while?"

"Okay, come with me."

Both of Su Jue's wards were empty, so Lin Zhilan put Deng Jing in the ward next door to rest.

Deng Jing probably hadn't had a good night's sleep for several days, and now that she'd fainted, it would allow her to get some rest.

Lin Zhilan turned around and went to find Su Jue's attending physician to look at Su Jue's medical records and examination reports.

Pulmonary edema, hypoxemia, and even mild cerebral edema.

The hospital has used every possible method.

Su Jue's life was saved, but the aftereffects of these illnesses are a major problem.

The higher-ups have been putting pressure on them, and the hospital has held several consultations for Su Jue.

Returning to the previous normal state is almost impossible.

Lin Zhilan knew that Su Jue's work must be very important and confidential, but that was not something she could inquire about.

All she can do right now is try to see if traditional Chinese medicine can help Su Jue's recovery.

Upon hearing that Lin Zhilan planned to perform acupuncture on Su Jue, the attending physician hesitated for a moment and then notified the hospital leadership to hold a meeting.

In the end, they agreed to Lin Zhilan's decision to have acupuncture.

Firstly, the hospital currently has no better solution; secondly, the hospital may also be considering shirking responsibility.

Lin Zhilan is Su Jue's sister-in-law, and she took the initiative to suggest it. If the outcome is not good, the higher-ups will not blame them.

They have done their best.

Lin Zhilan didn't care what they thought; saving Su Jue was the most important thing right now.

The hospital's decision wasn't enough; it still had to be reported to Su Jue's superiors.

After a series of events, it got dark.

Upon receiving the call, Lin Zhilan didn't say another word and went to the ward with her needle kit.

Neiguan (PC6) relieves chest congestion and regulates Qi; Taiyuan (LU9) promotes earth element; and Fenglong (ST40) dispels dampness, eliminates phlegm, and regulates water metabolism.

Then there's the ditch, which is the philtrum.

This is a key acupoint for waking up the mind and opening the senses.

Lin Zhilan inserted the needle at a very tricky angle, from the direction of the nasal septum, with a large range of twisting and a fast frequency, in order to increase the stimulation.

Su Jue's brows furrowed suddenly.

This was the most obvious reaction he had shown since falling into a coma.

Deng Jing had already woken up. She covered her mouth and looked through the glass outside the door, tears streaming down her face.

Lin Zhilan then rolled up his trouser legs and applied pressure to Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, and Yinling acupoints to strengthen the spleen, promote diuresis, and support the body's vital energy.

The last needle was placed at Baihui (GV20).

A whole set of procedures took more than 20 minutes.

Lin Zhilan wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief. She stopped the needles for half an hour before removing them.

She put away the needles and took Su Jue's pulse again.

Su Jue was still unconscious, but fortunately his pulse had stabilized considerably.

Lin Zhilan opened the door and met Deng Jing's earnest gaze. "Second sister-in-law, I need to take a shower and change my clothes first."

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