Omi didn't think too much but placed his left and right hands simultaneously on Liona's pulse. Each time Omi treated her more seriously, he checked both of her hands' pulses at the same time.
Meng Lun, however, furrowed his brow slightly, somewhat puzzled as to why Omi wanted to check both of her pulses. Since both hands' pulses were the same, wasn't this unnecessary?
Quietly, Omi felt Liona's pulse. Although it was weak, Omi's face remained calm.
A few minutes later, Omi released Liona's hand, and she blushed slightly, thinking that Omi had completed his diagnosis.
But Omi said, "I still need to listen to your heartbeat, so please bear with me, miss."
Omi didn't wait for Liona to respond; he pressed his hand directly on Liona's chest.
"Ah," Liona trembled, feeling that Omi was clearly being forward and playing a rogue, touching her chest.
However, Liu Chenming and Meng Lun couldn't bear to watch and turned their heads away. They didn't suspect that Omi was taking advantage of the situation to flirt with her. In fact, Omi wasn't doing that because even though his hand was on Liona's chest, he wasn't focused on her physical appearance; he was listening to her heartbeat.
After about two more minutes, Omi said, "Alright, we're done."
"How was it?" Liu Chenming eagerly asked.
"It's not as bad as I expected. Thanks to Meng Lao's regular treatment and care for Miss, her condition is much better than I anticipated."
Liu Chenming gratefully looked at Meng Lun and said, "Uncle Meng has been taking care of Xiang'er since she was a child."
"Well, now Miss's external condition seems good, but internally, her monthly periods are abnormal. She has them less than twice a year, and she shouldn't engage in any activities that release her Yin energy until her cold illness has cleared up. Otherwise, her health could deteriorate significantly."
"What does 'leaking of the Yin energy' mean?" Wen Qi was puzzled.
Omi explained, "It means having sexual intercourse with men. And not just that, but even thinking about it is discouraged. In simple terms, Miss needs to abstain from lust."
Liona was embarrassed and blushed with shame, saying, "I'm not that lustful, you are the one who should quit lusting; you make it sound like I'm always craving it."
Wen Qi rolled her eyes, feeling a bit embarrassed for bringing up the topic and causing Xiangyun to feel uncomfortable.
Meng Lun smiled, "I've also educated Xiang Yun about this."
Liu Chenming asked, "So what's the treatment?"
Omi replied, "There is a way, but I'm only thirty percent sure of its success. I blame myself for not studying more thoroughly before. But don't worry, with me here, the worst-case scenario is off the table."
"Good, that's reassuring," Liu Chenming said happily.
Omi hesitated and added, "But renewing her life only means renewing her life. Until Miss is fully healed, the issues with her menstruation will persist, and she'll need to continue abstaining from sexual activities. It's not an ideal situation."
Liu Chenming sighed, "It's still better than not having a life at all."
Wen Qi's face grew somber, thinking about how tough it would be for Xiangyun. If she couldn't be cured, even if her life was extended, she wouldn't be able to have a boyfriend or husband in the future or bear children.
But Liona was content, saying, "It's okay, I'll manage on my own in this life. I was facing death, and now I can still live for a while. What more can I ask for? I'm already grateful."
Omi nodded and said, "That's the right attitude. Your positive outlook has played a role in keeping you stable. Keep up this optimistic attitude."
"Thank you," Liona gratefully said to Omi.
"Then let's start by addressing the cold illness in your body."
"Okay."
"Lie down on your back."
Liona immediately lay flat on the couch.
Omi took out a couple of long needles and instructed, "Take off your top."
"Ah." Liona was stunned.
Liu Chen Ming felt that it was a bit indecent to be right in the living room, even if you didn't take off your clothes because Liona was lying face up, and her figure was all too obvious. If you were to take off your clothes again, it would still be okay, although there are no outsiders; it's always considered improper, after all.
Meng Lun also said, "Yeah, go to your room. Little Ming and I will have some tea here." Although Meng Lun wanted to witness how Omi administered the needles with his own eyes, Xiangyun was a girl, after all.
"Alright," Omi agreed.
However, Liona appeared apprehensive. Omi seemed to sense her hesitation and said, "If you're worried, you can have Meng Wenqi stay with you."
Liona nodded in agreement.
The three of them moved to Liona's room, and Wenqi closed the door.
"Lie down," Omi instructed.
Liona complied but still hesitated to undress.
Omi picked up the needle and urged, "Please hurry."
Wen Qi reassured her, "It's for your treatment, Sister Xiangyun."
With reluctance, Liona said, "But I've never been seen by a man before."
Wen Qi laughed, "If you don't get treatment and die, then you'll just be burnt to ashes, you'd rather be burnt to ashes or be looked at by a man ah."
Liona sighed depressed, feeling helpless.
Wen Qi proceeded to help Liona remove her top. Omi then said, "No need for anything more; this will suffice."
Liona relaxed a bit.
Omi scanned Liona's ample breasts, as well as her belly without a hint of fat and with snow white skin, and marveled at the beauty of her body. However, Omi didn't look too much and didn't show any evil eyes, Omi wasn't a scoundrel.
"This may cause some discomfort; please bear with me," Omi warned.
Liona nodded.
Omi began the acupuncture treatment.
"Ahh!" Liona cried out in pain.
Wen Qi felt uneasy, seeing the long needle going into Liona's abdomen.
Wen Qi said, "I can't bear to watch; I'll step outside."
Liona pleaded, "Please, Wenqi, don't leave."
"Ugh, okay." Wen Qi reluctantly stayed.
Omi continued to insert more needles, covering Liona's chest and abdomen.
Liona's skin felt hot and uncomfortable, and Wen Qi held her hand tightly for support.
Downstairs, Liu Chenming was extremely nervous, sipping tea but unable to focus.
Meng Lun reassured him, "Don't worry; Omi's acupuncture skills are exceptional."
"Hmm." Liu Chenming agreed, but his mind remained preoccupied.
Meng Lun added, "It seems that Liona is destined for good fortune."
Liu Chenming smiled proudly and said, "I was just looking for a bodyguard, but I didn't expect him to be a talented doctor. He even knows martial arts."