Chapter 15. Not Swayed
Chapter 15. Not Swayed
Iskandar started to understand Leon's previous arrogance. He suspected
Leon had a relationship with Ezra. The thought of it made him uneasy.
For that, he will be more careful when facing Leon next time. As for how
Ezra's face looked spirited when he saw Leon, he presumed it had
something to do with Indra. If it is true Leon has extraordinary medical
abilities, then this will be a big problem.
Leon is now in Director Ezra's office. As he assumed, Indra is there
waiting for him. He was overjoyed to see Leon and reached for Leon's
hand to thank him.
When he talked to Indra on the phone previously, his voice sounded
weak. Now that they met in person, Indra's voice seemed to boom
uncontrollably. Leon gave him a smile and maintained his composure.
Ezra and Indra looked just as happy, although Ezra is still slightly
doubtful of Leon's abilities. The man who came back to life; maybe it
wasn't Leon's doing.
Ezra plans to test Leon to prove it.
"Indra recalled that you used an acupuncture technique to save him.
Although I studied modern western medicine, I am also interested in
learning traditional eastern medicine. If you would show me, I will surely
pay attention,"
Ezra didn't trust acupuncture techniques. In his opinion, the acupuncture
points are very mysterious, just like the moves from martial art novels. He thinks acupuncture is not as scientific as modern medicine. It is based
on suggestions and coincidence. But Leon had a different view.
Ezra wanted to see what Leon did to believe it.
"Director, I think that would be unnecessary. Acupuncture isn't that
weird," Leon said.
In Leon's reasoning, Ezra became sure that acupuncture only relies on
chance. Ezra questions the saving Leon did.
All of a sudden, Ezra's demeanor changed. "Our hospital has the best
doctors and facilities. We won't let someone with a vague track record be
here."
Those words had Leon suspicious. He kept calm. Besides, as a student,
he doesn't have a say against the dean.
This hospital is indeed famous, but is not the best in United States,
moreover if compared to the Kyoto hospital. The hospital itself has a lot
of problems regarding the professionalism of its staff. Leon is about to
expose that.
"I didn't want to say this, but is the hospital allowing doctors to receive
envelopes from their patients?" Leon asked.
This time Ezra was surprised and curious. 'Who is it? Do you have
proof?"
"I saw it with my own eyes. Dr Iskandar seems to have received a large
sum."
Ezra's facial expression changed drastically. He was ashamed. It was a
punch right to his face. "Fine! I shall investigate this case. If it's true, I'll have it exposed to the
public. But the hospital doesn't need mysterious therapies."
This isn't the first time Ezra has received complaints about bribes from
patients. For the sake of maintaining a healthy work environment, the
case was never opened.
Beyond that, Ezra is angry at Leon for daring to bring the topic up. Ezra
was supposed to be the prime figure there, and Leon is nothing but an
intern. But what Leon said has put him to shame.
Indra sensed something was off and tried to mediate the two.
"Director Ezra, do you not know that acupuncture truly exists? One of
my ancestors happened to be a healer from the Qing dynasty. This
technique has done marvels and is recognized worldwide."
Indra looked at Leon. "Leon, it is better you show us a little bit of it."
Ezra is still in a state of disbelief. He shook his head and calmly
countered. "For Mr Indra, acupuncture can't be scientifically proven. Do
you still believe in him? If he really does have the skills, then why does
he bother studying here?"
Leon just smiled. A real rich man wouldn't show off his wealth. And as
a master, he doesn't have to prove himself to the world.
But Leon is getting agitated now. He decided to answer the Director's
claim to prove that eastern medicine is not to be underestimated.
"Aargh!"
Leon swiftly needled specific points on Ezra's body. In a second, Ezra
stood stiffly like a wooden pole. Ezra lost his ability to move, not because he didn't want to. Indra was
surprised at what he saw.
"Aargh!"
Not long after, Leon released the needles. Ezra's body went limp, and he
fell onto the floor, shivering. He became covered in a cold sweat.
"How is it, Sir? Does this make you acknowledge the mystery?" Leon
asked mockingly.
"You! What did you do to me?". Ezra looked shaken.
"You can now move normally Sir. But you must promise not to
underestimate traditional eastern medicine. A lot might seem mysterious,
but that is only because you don't have the knowledge of it."
"Is this acupuncture? Is this really it?" Ezra is still in disbelief.
At first, Leon didn't want to show his abilities. But Ezra was overboard,
and Leon was forced to teach him a lesson to make him learn.
Ezra still appeared fearful. His body felt frail. By now, he realized that
acupuncture is neither made up nor mysterious.
With a young successor like Leon, this technique wouldn't have gone
into extinction soon. All doubts are gone. Indra showed fear and awe at
what he just saw.
"Leon, that was amazing. I didn't know some highly intelligent people
were underexposed. He could be smarter than most of the famous ones. I
am humbled." Indra tried taking control of the situation slowly. On the other hand, Ezra didn't have any hatred towards Leon; it was just
a doubt. But he realized it now and wishes to not repeat the same
mistake.
Leon's knowledge had been very rare. As a wise director, Ezra thought
about how he could keep and guard Leon.
A person inheriting the knowledge of eastern medicine is very rare. Now
that there is one in Oregon, Ezra must take advantage.
"Leon, there is still space in the hospital for eastern medicine. Come as
you wish. Choose any room you like."
But Ezra is wrong; Leon didn't study eastern medicine on purpose. His
abilities were pure talent passed down through his ancestors. Only two
are left in this world with such knowledge, that is Liana and Leon. Leon
didn't need space from anyone else.