On a sunny weekend, the streets of the city were bustling with activity, filled with people coming and going. Xiao Haochen and Lin Wanqing walked hand in hand along the lively commercial street, savoring their rare leisure time. The shops lining the street were a feast for the eyes, showcasing a myriad of goods, while street performers occasionally drew cheers from the crowd.
Suddenly, a commotion broke out a short distance ahead: "Someone has fainted! Quick, someone help!" The crowd quickly gathered, forming a dense circle around the scene.
Hearing the cries, Xiao Haochen's expression changed slightly. He turned to Lin Wanqing and said, "Wanqing, I’m going to check it out." Without waiting for a response, he dashed toward the gathering crowd.
Lin Wanqing followed closely behind, feeling both worried and a bit proud. She knew that Xiao Haochen’s medical skills could be invaluable in such an emergency.
As they squeezed through the throng of onlookers, they saw a middle-aged man lying on the ground, his face pale, lips turning blue, and eyes tightly shut. The people around him were anxiously discussing what had happened.
"What’s going on? Why did he suddenly faint?"
"Someone call an ambulance!"
Xiao Haochen knelt down and quickly checked the man's pulse and breathing, his brow furrowed in concentration. He suspected that the man had suffered a heart attack and that his condition was critical.
"Everyone stay calm; I’m a medical student. Let me take a look," Xiao Haochen said as he swiftly pulled out some silver needles from his pocket.
The crowd looked at him with skepticism.
"Can you really do anything? We should just wait for the ambulance," an elderly woman said worriedly.
Xiao Haochen didn’t respond; he focused intently on locating the man’s acupoints, preparing to administer acupuncture. Just then, the sound of an approaching ambulance siren grew louder.
"The ambulance has arrived; let's wait for the doctors to handle it," someone in the crowd shouted.
However, Xiao Haochen did not stop his actions. He firmly replied, "If we wait for the doctors, it will be too late. Let me try first."
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Xiao Haochen skillfully inserted silver needles into the man's acupoints. With each needle he placed, he focused intently, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
Lin Wanqing watched nervously from the side. Although she didn't understand medicine, seeing Xiao Haochen so concentrated and determined ignited a glimmer of hope within her.
"Haochen, you must succeed," Lin Wanqing silently prayed in her heart.
After a while, a miracle happened. The man's complexion gradually regained some color, and his tightly closed eyes slowly opened.
"He's awake! He's awake!" the people around them exclaimed excitedly.
Xiao Haochen let out a long sigh of relief, a look of satisfaction spreading across his face. He gently removed the silver needles from the man and asked, "Sir, how do you feel?"
The man weakly replied, "I... I still feel a bit tight in my chest."
Xiao Haochen nodded. "Don't worry; the ambulance will be here soon. Just hold on a little longer."
At that moment, the ambulance stopped at the roadside, and medical personnel quickly got out to lift the man onto a stretcher and transport him to the hospital.
As the crowd gradually dispersed, Lin Wanqing walked up to Xiao Haochen with admiration on her face and said, "Haochen, you were amazing! I was so worried just now."
Xiao Haochen smiled as he gently patted Lin Wanqing's head. "It's alright. I've learned traditional Chinese medicine for emergency situations, and we can't afford to wait in cases like this. Thankfully, it was successful this time."
An elderly man passing by approached them and gave a thumbs up. "Young man, your medical skills are impressive! If it weren't for you, this uncle could have been in serious danger."
Xiao Haochen felt a bit embarrassed and replied, "Sir, you're too kind. It's what I should do. I studied medicine to save lives and help those in need."
Word of the incident quickly spread through the streets, and more people came to know Xiao Haochen's name. His kindness and exceptional medical skills earned him widespread praise, but Xiao Haochen remained humble. He understood that he still had a long journey ahead in the field of medicine. Each act of healing was an opportunity for growth, and he would continue to strive to use his skills to help more people.
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