Chapter 186 The Cure
Even though Tilda was confident that her needle technique was second to none–thanks to her mentor’s training–she knew she couldn’t perform the treatment herself.
Manfred would never agree to that.
Dane was a national treasure. As long as there was a prescription, they could always find a top doctor to treat him. The results shouldn’t be much different.
“I understand, Queen. I’ll find a professional to review and carry out your treatment plan,” Manfred said after a moment’s hesitation, carefully putting away Tilda’s handwritten prescription.
If Tilda’s method could cure Dane, it would be a huge win for the country.
For Dane himself, it would mean more than getting more efficient at work. He’d finally be able to speak and live like everyone else–something Dane had always wanted.
Dane grabbed his whiteboard and wrote, “I want Tilda to be the one to treat me.”
“Professor Kerrigan, I know what you want, but that’s out of the question,” Manfred replied firmly.
“We just haven’t known Tilda long enough to trust her that much. Even if her prescription passes review, we still need to get approvals, find a reputable doctor, and double-check everything. Your health is too important, and no one wants to take any risks.”
“Dane, don’t make things hard for Mr. Parker,” Tilda comforted him softly. “I’m just glad they’ll try my treatment. Whether it works or not, I’ve done all I can.”
After that, it was all up to fate.
Tilda had never really shown her medical skills before–there’d never been a reason.
Holistic medicine was ancient and powerful. It had been passed down for generations, but in the modern age, modern medicine usually worked faster and produced quicker results.
In times like these, there was no point in being stubborn. When anyone got hurt, they’d go to the hospital for the fastest fix–even Tilda.
When holistic and modern medicine were combined, the results could be amazing. Holistic medicine could help when modern medicine couldn’t, especially for strange and difficult cases. Tilda wasn’t a saint. She didn’t just heal everyone who asked for her help. This time, Dane’s condition seemed to need her skills.
Dane finally caved in.
Over the next few days, Tilda traveled back and forth between Hetsa and the research base. Manfred and the others grew more trusting of her.
Then, one day, Manfred arrived with news.
“Queen, your prescription has been approved. No problems at all. The top medical experts in the country have checked it, and they’re amazed. For a case as rare as Professor Kerrigan’s, they said only a genius could write down that prescription.
“One of the best doctors in the country–Dr. Rick Day–lives right here in Hetsa. He’ll be here at the base in ten minutes to treat Professor Kerrigan. All you have to do is observe and guide us to make sure everything goes smoothly.”
Manfred looked a little guilty at this.
“Sorry about that. I tried to help you get permission to perform the treatment, like Professor Kerrigan requested, but the request was denied. The higher-ups decided that Dr. Day could give your treatment plan a try.”
Tilda nodded. “I understand. With such a famous doctor in charge, nothing should go wrong. Now we just wait and see if it works for Dane.”
Soon after, Rick arrived at the base.
He was in his seventies, with gray hair but still full of energy and spirit. As soon as he arrived, he excitedly asked Manfred, “Mr. Parker, who wrote that prescription?”
“Dr. Day, this young lady–Queen. Her real name …” Manfred glanced at Tilda.
Tilda introduced herself calmly, “Tilda Jenson. A sophomore at Orica University, majoring in computer science. Nice to meet you, Dr. Day.”
“A young girl like you?!” Rick was so surprised his glasses nearly fell off. He gave Tilda a long, disbelieving look.
“Don’t be fooled by her age, Dr. Day, actually …” Manfred started, but Rick waved him off.
Rick waved his hand and laughed, “No, no, you don’t need to explain! Sorry, I was surprised. But geniuses–yeah, I get it. Everyone here at Lab Seven is amazing in their own way.”
Rick had seen a lot in his long career as a renowned doctor. He’d treated countless patients. When he first heard about Dane’s background, he already thought Dane was a once-in-a-lifetime talent.
Now, with Tilda turning out to be a prodigy in holistic medicine, it didn’t even seem that strange.
“Guess it’s true–genius can come young,” Rick sighed. “Honestly, all of us older doctors knew about Professor Kerrigan’s condition. We tried many ways to help him, but nothing worked. It’s bothered us for years. We kept searching for a breakthrough, but after two years, we still had nothing. And somehow your prescription gives us the answer we’d been looking for all along?”