Chapter 218
Medications were unavailable on site; a hospital visit was needed. Josie glanced at the people around her, feeling somewhat anxious.
“Let us accompany them to the hospital later. Everyone says I’m responsible for Mr. Smith’s condition, and I won’t feel at ease until I see him regain consciousness,” Josie said.
Neither Delilah nor Sean was a fool. They quickly understood Josie’s concerns.
“Let us go to the hospital together, so that no one can claim my Reedshaw Acupuncture Technique is merely impressive in appearance but ineffective in practice,” Delilah stood up and said, her gaze sweeping coldly over everyone present.
“Each of you, without exception, serves as my witness. Just now, I pricked Mr. Smith with a silver needle. Anyone with basic medical knowledge knows that the onset of cerebral infarction is most often caused by thrombosis.
“I used silver needles to clear Mr. Smith’s thrombosed meridians, temporarily stabilizing his condition. I also immediately pricked two acupoints to restore his mental clarity and prevent brain damage,” Delilah said.
Someone frowned and said, “Ms. Wilcourt, don’t be so quick to take credit. It’s still uncertain how Mr. Smith is doing. Even if he wakes up, there’s no guarantee it was your acupuncture that made the difference.”
“Indeed, if your Reedshaw Acupuncture Technique is truly so remarkable, you would not fail to attract students year after year,” another said.
“I heard that the medical university has already begun the process of discontinuing this major, but I don’t know if it’s true,” someone added.
“In my opinion, flashy but useless academic disciplines that do nothing to cure diseases or save lives should be abolished as soon as possible to avoid misleading students!”
The growing number of skeptical voices had placed Delilah and her two companions in a difficult predicament. Some even came forward and attempted to push them away.
A buzzing sound was heard; the ambulance had arrived downstairs. Sean stepped forward, blocking the people from approaching.
“I think everyone should stop talking nonsense. If you want to save him, step aside immediately. If we keep delaying, it’s not that acupuncture can’t save him, but you’re the one trying to kill him!” Sean said.
“Everyone, please make way…” A voice was heard behind the crowd.
It was the family member who had accompanied Lonnard to the event. He came upon hearing the news. As he approached Lonnard, he saw Josie supporting him, with Sean and Delilah standing protectively before him.
His expression grew noticeably more serious. “Ms. Wilcourt, would you and your companions please accompany us to the hospital?” he asked.
Lonnard was placed in the ambulance. Josie, along with several others, also went to the hospital.
Many participants of the event also rushed out of the main gate, competing to get into their cars and drive to the hospital.
Audrey and Natalie stood at the back of the crowd, accompanied by David.
“David, what do you think about this?” Audrey asked.
David snorted softly. “The Reedshaws like to act tough. Given Lonnard’s age and physical condition, he’ll most probably not ever wake up again. Even if he does, he’ll probably be unable to take care of himself.
“Now that she has provoked the Longley family, no one can save her this time,” he said.
Upon hearing this, Natalie’s expression brightened. “Speaking of which, the person to blame most is Josie. In situations like this, she failed to consider her status and rushed forward without thinking, acting with self-righteous good intentions. She was unaware that she could bring disaster upon the Reedshaw family,” she said.
David shook his head and said, “I didn’t expect her to be this kind of person – far too impulsive and self-opinionated. Even if nothing happens today, she’ll inevitably bring great misfortune to the Reedshaw family sooner or later.”
“Fortunately, she’s left the team!” Natalie said with a sigh.
“Mr. Lawson, you are a highly respected senior professor, and even Providence favors you. Without Josie, you will undoubtedly continue to excel, and your achievements will reach ever greater heights,” she continued.
David, elated by the flattery, said, “Achievements aside, it is all about contributing to the medical field. Now that this has happened, we should go to the hospital to have a look.”
“Yes, we need to go to the hospital to have it checked out,” Natalie said, held Audrey’s arms, and got into the car.
She would never miss such a valuable opportunity to witness Josie’s embarrassment.
If anything happened to Lonnard, Josie would be doomed for sure. With such a serious matter, the Reedshaw family would no longer protect her.
“When the time comes, I’ll take the opportunity to kick Josie out of Aloville!” she thought to herself.
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