Song Xiaodong, amidst the chaos, checked the patient's pulse briefly and then leaned close to Lu Yaobing's ear, speaking softly, "Go treat the patient."
"Me?" Lu Yaobing's eyes widened in shock, her voice rising, although no one around her seemed to notice amidst the commotion.
"That's right. On the patient's right chest..." Song Xiaodong whispered three acupoints near Lu Yaobing's ear, "After you insert the needles, channel your True Qi through them into the patient's body. Gradually, let it flow in—that will work."
"Can I really do it?" Lu Yaobing looked hesitant and full of doubt.
Song Xiaodong nodded affirmatively and said, "You absolutely can. The patient's symptoms aren't severe; treating them now shouldn't be a problem. If you wait any longer, it might be beyond saving. What's wrong? Don't trust your teacher?"
Lu Yaobing bit her lip, nodded resolutely, and said firmly, "Fine, I'll go. But if…"
