Uncovering My Wife's Secrets

Chapter 191 John’s Being Protective

Disdain flashed across Gwen’s face.

Leo already hated her to death. If she made such a public statement, all her teammates would hate her, too. She

was about to refuse when Mina rushed over. “100 do it.”

Taking the microphone from the staff, Mina said in front of everyone, “Hello, everyone. I’m Mina, a member of the

modern medicine team. I believe you know about the bet the traditional and modern medicine teams made

yesterday. I’m officially announcing that the modern medicine team has lost yesterday’s debate, and the traditional

medicine team has won.”

Hearing Mina’s announcement, applause could be heard everywhere.

Gwen was speechless. She thought, “Mina, which bastard sent you to sabotage our team?”

If she had known that Mina would trick her, she would have admitted that she had pimples on her face. After the

bet was over, the traditional and modern medicine teams began to receive patients.

There were two reception desks in the venue.

The organizers were very thoughtful in choosing patients.

Most of the patients were diagnosed with more severe illnesses, and all of them had the same or similar conditions.

For example, there were two patients in the first group. They were both in their forties and had liver cancer. In that

situation, each of the traditional and modern medicine teams was arranged to treat one patient. Both teams’

doctors could assign their practitioners to treat the patients, or they could hold a group consultation.

The organizer would not reveal the patient’s condition to the traditional and modern medicine teams. The doctors

would diagnose it themselves and create a treatment plan before treating it.

And the outcome would be determined by which side had developed a more effective treatment.

Some patients had leukemia, liver cancer, rheumatism, and kidney stone…

In addition to the examination table, the modern medicine team had also set up a separate room in the venue,

complete with examination equipment.

On the other hand, the traditional medicine practitioner relied only on questioning the patients, observations, and

their skills in taking the patient’s pulse.

On the traditional medicine side, the first patient was received by a doctor named Ludwig Lane.

All the doctors who were accepted into the traditional medicine team were famous throughout the country.

As soon as Ludwig took the patient’s pulse, his expression turned ugly.

He asked the patient a few more questions. Behind the patient’s back, he wrote “Liver Cancer, Intermediate Stage”

on his medical notepad.

He told the patient his liver was damaged, but it was not a big problem. The patient would recover his full vigor

after taking medicine for a year and a half.

The patient was overjoyed, but he was still worried. He asked why he was always in such a bad mood. Moreover,

when he looked at himself in the mirror, he could feel that his face was pale. Sometimes, it would look red, and his

skin would be extremely oily. And after washing his hair, it would become oily after less than half a day.

Ludwig comforted the patient and said that he would prescribe some medicine to help the patient recuperate.

These symptoms were caused by some of the patient’s bad lifestyle habits. If the patient. maintained a happy

mood, rested adequately, and took the prescribed medicine, he would slowly recover.

The patient was relieved and left happily.

As for the modern medicine team, the members went straight to the medical equipment for a checkup. Soon, they

diagnosed the patient with liver cancer

Then, they checked the patient’s vitals and health indicators. Quickly, they determined a treatment plan.

Partial hepatectomy would be performed on the patient. And after the hepatectomy, chemotherapy and radiation

therapy would be carried out.

On the traditional medicine practitioners’ side…

Ludwig looked troubled as he discussed with Jonathan. “Professor Woods, I feel that the organizers are making

things difficult for us. We are traditional medicine practitioners. Without surgery, we can’t treat such an illness with

traditional treatment methods alone.”

Jonathan said, “Actually, what you said was correct. There’s hope for recovery after a year and a half.” Annalise

asked, “Did the organizer stipulate that traditional medicine practitioners cannot perform surgical treatment on

patients?”

“Not really,” said Ludwig.

“Then, we’ll do the same. We’ll do the surgery.” Annalise said.

The traditional medicine team members felt that Annalise was ruining their reputation..

“Annalise, I know that you’re someone special now. Not only are you Professor Woods’ close confidante, but you’re

also the Parks family’s granddaughter-in-law. You have a dignified status. But we are traditional medicine

practitioners. If we use modern medicine techniques to treat the patient, won’t we be admitting that modern

medicine is better?”

“That’s right, Ms. Barton. I admit you did win a round for our team yesterday with your cleverness. But al simple

trick is still only a simple trick. It won’t get your name on the hall of fame…”

How could Jonathan stand everyone saying that about Anna? His face immediately fell. “How can you guys be so

ungrateful? Annalise’s medical skills are outstanding. She could tell at a glance that Gwen’s liver was hyperactive.

She also used her intelligence to lure Gwen into agreeing to the bet. She used her intelligence to win a round for

our team, but you’re calling it a simple trick. Come, Graham, tell me. Since Anna’s only good for pulling simple

tricks, show us your masterstroke.”

The traditional medicine practitioner named Graham was also famous. He was in his sixties and was older than

Jonathan, but he understood Jonathan’s status in the medical profession. He had never dared to be reckless in front

of Jonathan.

However, Annalise was different. To them, Annalise was nothing but a naive blonde.

Having been rebuked by Jonathan, Graham said helplessly, “Professor Woods, don’t be angry. I was wrong. But my

opinion is the same as Hector’s. We’re traditional medicine practitioners, so we have to treat him with traditional

methods.”

Annalise said, “If you have a way to treat liver cancer without surgery, of course, you don’t have to.”

Annalise’s words caused dissatisfaction among the few old fellows.

Hector said, “You… Are you here to upset me? Huh? If we can cure liver cancer without surgery, what else are we

discussing? We would have just treated him directly.”

Graham said, “Professor Woods, this protégé of yours is not very respectful.”

Annalise said, “I don’t mean to be disrespectful. What I’m trying to say is we should discuss a suitable treatment

plan. It’s better if we don’t have to perform surgery. But if traditional methods can’t treat it, surgery is not out of

the question, either. It doesn’t matter which method we use to treat the patient as long as the patient is saved.

Similarly, our medical skills are meant to save lives. As long as the patient is cured, that’s all that matters.”

“But surgery is a modern medicine technique. If our traditional medicine team uses surgery, won’t it be the same

as slapping ourselves in the face?”

Annalise looked at the stubborn old doctors. She became unhappy as well. “How did surgery become something

unique to modern medicine? Traditional civilization has existed for 5,000 years. The history of traditional medicine

started when a legendary physician recorded every herb he encountered. After some development, the bone-

scraping technique was discovered. Isn’t that the earliest form of surgery?”

Two of the younger traditional medicine practitioners were more receptive. When they heard Annalise’s words,

their eyes lit up. Immediately, they slapped their thighs. “That’s right. Traditional medicine has surgery techniques,

too.”

Jonathan said, “That’s right. We can’t limit ourselves. Surgery is not unique to modern medicine.”

Graham said, “Should we perform: surgery, too?”

Hector slapped his thigh. “Yes, we should. But what about chemotherapy and radiotherapy?”

Everyone looked at Annalise in unison.

They felt that although Annalise’s medical skills were sub-par, she was clever. She could probably think of a

solution.

Annalise said…