Chapter 36: The Quack Harmed People
Seeing that John's expression was serious and his eyes unwavering, the woman realized she had misunderstood him. She replied solemnly, "My daughter said she was cold."
Cold?
How could she feel cold when she clearly had a high fever?
Frowning, John stepped forward and said gently, "Madam, would you mind if I check your daughter's condition by feeling her pulse?"
The woman hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
This was her daughter's life they were talking about—she had to be cautious. Having one more doctor examine her child meant one more chance at a proper diagnosis, one more layer of reassurance.
John gently placed his fingers on the girl's wrist.
"Her pulse is large," he muttered, "but it's hollow and weak... Her body shows signs of high fever, yet she says she feels cold..."
Holding her index finger carefully, John continued, his tone turning grave. "Her illness wasn't caused by heat, but by cold."
Cold?
The patients gathered in Feazer Medical Clinic immediately burst into laughter.