Amma had insisted on pressing Xiaobao's nose. Alcina wasn't aware but people here gently pressed the nose of a newborn baby to give it a sharp shape. It usually happens in the case of flat noses. It wasn't a harmful practice and many people all over the world did it. The baby didn't even feel pain. It was suggested not to do it while the baby was awake. His head wasn't round but Amma with her hand made sure that the baby's head was round and good. She with her traditional methods protected the premature baby in the dire cold.
Seeing how knowledgeable these people were, Alcina realized why they didn't need to go to doctors regularly. Their traditional methods could protect them from illness. Of course, it couldn't cure cancer and AIDS.
Rumi, Amma's daughter, was sitting in the same room, knitting a scarf. She looked up at Alcina as she heard, "Rumi, take care of Xiaobao. I will go out to see Jun."
