Learn one small skill every day

Mr. Hearst was arguably the most famous of Favre's prey.

Just before the ball was about to begin, Dr. Kelman approached Bai Miao, followed by a young girl in a pale yellow dress.

“Dr. Moriarty, this is my daughter, Demi Kelman.”

"Hello, Miss Kelman."

Bai Miao nodded politely.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Moriarty. Do you have a dance partner tonight?"

"Well, this is my first time here, so I haven't found a dance partner yet."

Dr. Kelman picked up the conversation, smiling, and said, "I know Dr. Moriarty came to this ball mainly to get to know the neighbors, but my daughter is an excellent waltz dancer. How about she teaches you to dance tonight?"

Bai Miao recalled the various dances he had learned in the past. Although he was also very familiar with the waltz, he still nodded and accepted the other party's kindness.

At Dr. Kelman's suggestion, the symphony orchestra switched to playing dance music, signifying the official start of the evening's ball.

“Dr. Moriarty, you used to be a hunter, so your physical coordination shouldn’t be a problem. Don’t be nervous, just follow my rhythm.”

Miss Kelman gently squeezed Bai Miao's hand, verbally instructing him on how to move in rhythm, how to maintain balance, and how to handle his footwork.

“Miss Kelman, I feel your steps are a little unsteady. Are you feeling unwell? You don’t need to worry about me, just rest for a bit.”

Before the song had even ended, Bai Miao had already keenly noticed Miss Kelman's physical problems.

This is another great opportunity to promote my medical skills.

Demi Kelman gave Bai Miao a complicated look: "Mr. Moriarty, let's not say such unromantic things at the ball. I know my physical condition very well, and it won't affect tonight's ball."

Oh, so you're interested in me.

Demi Kelman made no attempt to hide anything: "Mr. Moriarty, a doctor as young as you who has proposed such a novel research direction, if I don't take this opportunity to get to know you properly, I'm afraid your doorstep will be worn down in no time."

“I appreciate your kind intentions, but I simply cannot bear to see a young and beautiful girl enduring the torment of illness to teach me to dance. How about this: after you finish this dance, please let me see what you have to say.”

Bai Miao took the initiative to put his arm around Demi's waist and shifted his weight to himself, which would reduce the burden on Demi's legs.

"Wow."

Demi suddenly realized that she had lost control of the dance.

Every step, every turn, and every interaction was entirely handled by Moriarty.

I have never jumped so lightly and freely since my foot surgery.

The duo's dance also attracted the attention of the other guests, who couldn't help but stop their own dancing to admire the graceful and elegant yet fluid and dynamic dance steps.

In their minds, this was something only seen with the lead dancers at the most prestigious balls.

But they weren't qualified to attend those kinds of dances.

Only Dr. Kelman and his family could glimpse the allure of the top-tier ball.

When the music ended, everyone gave a heartfelt round of applause.

Demi Kelman said with a hint of reproach, "Dr. Moriarty, didn't you just say you can't dance?"

Bai Miao smiled slightly: "I never said I couldn't do it. I only said I was willing to let you teach me."

As Demi Kelman pondered those words, Bai Miao added, "Alright, Miss Kelman, this dance is finished. Let me show you."

Dr. Kelman stepped forward, his tone tinged with surprise: "Dr. Moriarty, you diagnosed Demi's condition? Her leg was treated by the best orthopedic surgeon in Yar City. It shouldn't affect her daily life. How did you figure it out?"

Bai Miao didn't hold back either: "Functionally speaking, Miss Kelman doesn't have any major problems, but during the dance, I can still feel that she subconsciously avoids the original surgical site, which makes her exert force less evenly. And if I'm not mistaken, Miss Kelman's leg hasn't completely recovered. In rainy weather, does the surgical site feel sore and swollen? Does it occasionally feel like being pricked by needles?"

Dr. Kelman was taken aback at first, then looked at Demi, who shook her head: "I didn't tell Dr. Moriarty these details."

God's.

The idea popped into both the father's and daughter's minds at the same time.

Dr. Kelman asked excitedly, "Does Dr. Moriarty have a solution?"

Bai Miao nodded slowly: "This is what the rehabilitation department should be doing. I can start the first course of treatment immediately, taking advantage of tonight's dance."

Kelman was a little embarrassed: "Won't this interfere with Dr. Moriarty's ball time..."

“My dance partner has a hidden foot ailment. I would feel guilty if I ignored it and continued dancing. Dr. Kelman, please don’t stand on ceremony with me. Just prepare a room for me.”

It had rained this morning, and the piercing pain still lingered. After hearing Bai Miao's words, Demi was also eager to receive treatment.

Dr. Kelman did not hesitate any longer and arranged for Bai Miao to use the best room as a clinic.

As for the other guests, the ball naturally continued.

Besides marveling at the doctor's exceptional skill, they also regretted not having spoken more with Dr. Moriarty before the ball began.

The Margarets were determined to report Dr. Kersner first thing the next morning.

We must report this to the review committee.

To avoid suspicion, Bai Miao had Dr. Kelman observe the treatment process as well.

Demi Kelman's treatment plan was already in place when Bai Miao sensed her symptoms.

The fastest way is acupuncture, which unblocks the acupoints at the surgical site. Applying traditional Chinese medicine externally can also speed up the recovery process.

However, Hearst's attitude towards acupuncture clearly demonstrates that the people of Arles might not easily accept it.

But Bai Miao still asked with professional ethics, "I currently have two treatment options, neither of which has side effects, the only difference is the speed of treatment."

"Is there anything wrong with that fast plan? Does it violate the rules of the review committee?"

Dr. Kelman said with some concern, "If that's the case, let's go with the safer approach. After all, it will be very troublesome if we cross the red line of the review committee."

"Not exactly, it depends on whether Miss Kelman can accept this proposal."

As he spoke, Bai Miao took out the roll of silver needles from his backpack.

"Silver needles?"

Demi looked at her curiously: "Are you going to prick my leg with a needle? I remember my father read about it; no one should have mastered this technique anymore."

Huh? There are similar documents?

Bai Miao thought to himself, "As expected of a family of doctors," but then he realized that such medical methods actually existed in Yar City.

Why did Hearst react with such aversion?

Perhaps it's just a matter of personal preference.

"Dr. Moriarty, this needle shouldn't hurt, right? If it doesn't hurt, I can totally accept it, and I'd really like to experience this treatment."

Bai Miao didn't investigate further. Since Demi was willing to accept it, that was all the better.

If acupuncture is used, Bai Miao would probably only need two or three courses of treatment to get it done.

“My technique won’t hurt, and I do it twice a week. If you come back for another week, I should be cured.”

"A week?!"

Both Kelman and his daughter were quite excited.

The ailment that had plagued me for so many years could be cured in just one week?

What exactly is this miraculous medical field of rehabilitation?

After disinfecting the silver needles, Bai Miao began to administer the acupuncture.

"Um...ah..."

Demi felt a slight itch in the areas of her feet where she had been pricked by the needle.

Along with the soreness, a warm current also spread out, covering the stinging pain in the leg bones caused by the weather.

Bai Miao spent about half an hour administering the acupuncture; Demi had already fallen asleep peacefully during the procedure.

Dr. Kelman, who was standing nearby nervously, was relieved to see that Demi was fast asleep.

It seems the treatment process was indeed not painful.

After putting away the silver needles, Bai Miao nodded to Dr. Kelman: "It can basically relieve the pain symptoms in rainy weather, but the meridians are still a bit disordered. I will come twice a week, on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. After that, Miss Kelman will have healthier legs than before."

Hmm... that's why my first two patients both had problems with their legs.

"Thank you very much!"

Kelman stood up and shook hands with Bai Miao.

"Please allow me to pay you for this medical practice. What is your current consultation fee? I will pay you the original price!"

Bai Miao knew that Kelman was not short of money, but he had no intention of ripping off wealthy customers.

The purpose of opening a clinic was to expand one's reputation and facilitate movement within the city of Yar.

Making money is a minor matter.

“Dr. Kelman, I’ll waive the consultation fee this time, since you’re willing to trust me and give me this opportunity to treat you. If there’s an improvement, you can pay me for the next two treatments. I’ll set the consultation fee at around 200 echoes, just pay me that price.”

"Okay, you can't make excuses for the next two times."

Bai Miao calculated that he worked two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon, including travel time, for his house calls on Wednesday and Sunday.

Even if you only work two days a week, you can earn 400 echoes each day, which adds up to 3200 echoes a month.

Being a doctor can indeed be lucrative.

The connection with Dr. Kelman is now completely established.

Dr. Kelman was not only famous, but his character was also far superior to that of Kersner.

If Bai Miao wanted to connect with the higher-ranking people in Yar City, Dr. Kelman would be a good way to introduce him.

In the city of Yar, the illness was cured, but many patients were still suffering from aftereffects.

Currently, all doctors focus on treating the symptoms rather than the root cause, treating only where there is a problem, and if medication doesn't work, they resort to surgery; if surgery fails, they say the surgical technique is insufficient.

"Dr. Moriarty, there's still some time before the bell-ringing ceremony. How about we have a good chat and share some medical insights?"

Kelman also realized that Bai Miao had no intention of returning to the dance floor, so he invited him to discuss medicine.

Bai Miao wanted to talk about more than just medicine.

"Dr. Kelman, have you ever heard of Abyss Street?"

"Abyss Street? I have indeed heard of it."