Chapter 5

“How did you know that?”

Ruth’s eyes almost bulged out of her head. She was more shocked than embarrassed that Dustin could tell so much about her health just by looking at her tongue. Everything from the migraines to diarrhea was spot on. Was he really that good, or did he just make a lucky guess?

“There’s a lot you can tell about a person just by looking at them,” Dustin said nonchalantly.

“Do you believe him now, Ruth?” Natasha smiled. At the same time, she also heaved a silent sigh of relief. Thank goodness Dustin knew what he was doing.

“He just got lucky!” Ruth refused to admit defeat.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Rhys, she’s just too stubborn for her own good. Please ignore her,” Natasha told Dustin apologetically.

“It’s fine. Shall we begin?”

Dustin didn’t take Ruth’s attitude to heart. He walked over to Andrew and gave him a thorough check-up. It didn’t take long for him to find out what was going on. It was obvious to him that the old man had been poisoned. The poison was pretty potent too. Thankfully, it was discovered early on, so he could still be saved. Another day or two, and he would have been lying in the morgue!

“Ms. Harmon, can you get me some silver acupuncture needles?” Dustin asked.

“No problem.”

Natasha waved a hand. Immediately, one of her bodyguards went out. Five minutes later, he returned with a set of acupuncture needles.

“Thank you.”

to make sure he was hitting the correct positions, then began to place the needles

“He’s good!”

acupuncture as a medical practice, but she knew some experts in the field. From what she could see, those old experts had nothing on Dustin. His actions were one of an experienced and talented healer who had spent years in practice. She was curious about this man. Once all 16 needles were in place, Dustin breathed a sigh of relief. It

Nothing changed!” Ruth

the toxin from his body; you shouldn’t remove the needles before the two hours are up, or

Ruth pouted.

should I

“Ruth!”

glared at

the bathroom. Please watch over him while I’m gone,” Dustin told the occupants

barged in. These were some of the most skilled doctors in the hospital.

guys?”

of the hospital, and also the dean of the medical school. I’m here on

famous Dr. Jansen! The best

one of the best,” Dr. Jansen said proudly, “but yes, I

great to meet you, Dr. Jansen. Please

of his way. Clearly, she trusted Dr. Jansen more than she

will.” Dr. Jansen nodded. When he got nearer to the bed,

he spoke, he made

this, Natasha stopped

Dr. Jansen

my grandfather has been poisoned.

derisively. “If these needles can cure ailments,

Ruth agreed. “Natasha, that Dustin barely looks a day over 20. How could he be a skilled healer?

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