Chapter 34: Defying Heaven with Eight Needles

e only recognized half of the restaurant's name—some strange letters at the beginning and then “French Restaurant” in Chinese.“Miss, sir, please!” Thankfully, the waiter’s words were understandable. U...Chapter 1: Big and Little Beauties

"Honey, there's an incoming call..." The phone rang again.

Xia Tian took out his phone and noticed it was another unknown number. He assumed it was Zhao Qingqing and didn't answer.

A little while later, the phone rang once more. Xia Tian became even more certain that it was Zhao Qingqing and still did not pick up.

Several minutes passed.

"Wow, big brother! Isn't that the beautiful doctor" Wang Jie suddenly exclaimed exaggeratedly.

"Where is she" Xia Tian was taken aback and asked immediately.

"At the school gate. She's walking towards us..." Wang Jie pointed toward the direction but noticed Xia Tian had disappeared before he could finish his sentence. He turned to see that Xia Tian was already in front of Liu Yunman.

"Doctor sister, are you here for me" Xia Tian rushed over to Liu Yunman as if flying.

Liu Yunman wasn't wearing her doctor's white coat at the moment but still wore a complete white outfit, looking like a delicate and pure white lotus with an air of extraordinary grace.

"Xia Tian, I finally found you. Why didn’t you pick up my calls" Upon seeing Xia Tian, Liu Yunman's face showed delight.

"Doctor sister, was it you calling me just now" Xia Tian was puzzled for a moment and then smiled at her. "The sun is bright, let's go inside the flower shop!"

The guy didn't even care whether she agreed or not, grabbing her hand and pulling her along.

Liu Yunman suddenly had her hand grabbed by Xia Tian; instinctively, she tried to pull it back but couldn’t break free. A blush involuntarily spread across her fair face while also feeling somewhat helpless—did they know each other so well

"May I ask, are you Dr. Summer, the Divine Doctor" A voice suddenly came from behind Liu Yunman.

Summer only then noticed that there were two people behind Liu Yunman: an elderly and petite woman with silver hair, looking to be in her sixties or seventies but still energetic, and a middle-aged beautiful lady around her forties holding an umbrella above the old woman's head to shield her from the harsh sunlight.

The elder woman was staring directly at Summer. Her eyes were particularly bright and sharp; she didn’t appear to be in her sixties or seventies at all. Summer deduced that it must have been this elderly lady who had just asked the question.

But Dr. Divine Doctor

This was a title he had never heard anyone call him before, and it felt rather odd but strangely flattering too.

"That's correct, I am Mr. Xia." After some thought, Summer nodded seriously in affirmation, "And yes, I am the divine doctor."

Master had once said that one should never be humble as being overly modest could invite disaster; since he was a divine doctor, he must have the courage to admit it.

"Ning Sou'e greets Dr. Xia." To his surprise, the elderly lady actually bowed towards him.

"Uh, ma'am, no need for such courtesy. Why don't we move inside the flower shop" Summer felt a bit awkward with this unexpected show of respect from an elder woman.

"Alright then, as Dr. Xia suggests." A smile appeared on Ning Grandma's face.

Summer led them into the flower shop and invited them to sit down while he promptly served them some water. Liu Yunman had just informed him that this was her grandmother, Ning Grandma, and the middle-aged beautiful lady next to her was her mother; if he wished to turn his doctor sister into a wife, these two women could not be offended!

"Brother, you are truly amazing! A pretty doctor even came knocking on your door." Wang Jie secretly gave Summer a thumbs-up.

"Dr. Xia, without reservation, I have some knowledge about traditional Chinese medicine and there is an issue that has troubled me for many years. Would Dr. Xia be willing to provide me with an answer" Ning Grandma asked with a smile.

"Please go ahead, grandmother." Summer replied quickly.

Liu Yunman felt a headache again, but it wasn't due to the brain aneurysm; it was because of Xia Tian. This guy actually got his grandmother involved!

Wang Jie was once again amazed by Xia Tian's miraculous courting abilities. It had only been a short while and he was already meeting the family.

Hearing Xia Tian call her, Ning Laomother gave her beloved granddaughter a meaningful look before turning to Xia Tian and slowly said, "I've heard a saying that goes something like 'one needle for life, two needles for death.' However, I can't remember the full content. Can Dr. Xia tell me"

Xia Tian immediately understood what she was getting at. He grinned at Ning Laomother and said, "So Grandma is testing me!"

Ning Laomother smiled faintly but didn’t speak, clearly waiting for Xia Tian’s answer.

Xia Tian sobered up and recited slowly: “One needle gives life, two needles cause death, three needles bring bones back to flesh, four needles cleanse the marrow, five needles form the elixir, six needles bestow divinity, seven needles grant immortality, eight needles can defy heaven!"

Ning Laomother suddenly stood up, extremely excited: “Eight needles that defy heaven! Do you really know how to perform these heavenly-defying needles”

Seeing Ning Laomother's fiery gaze, Xia Tian felt a bit embarrassed. "Actually, I only know two of them."

"Two is enough!" Tears welled up in Ning Laomother’s eyes: "Our Liu family finally has hope!"

Ning Laomother bowed deeply to Xia Tian once again: “Dr. Xia, we humbly request your benevolence and miraculous hand to save our Liu lineage. We will do all we can to repay you!”

Upon hearing these words, Xia Tian almost shed tears from emotion. It was truly hard to come by; finally someone was willing to let him treat their illness!

"Grandma, don't worry, I’ll definitely cure everyone in your family!" Xia Tian nodded hurriedly. "As for doing everything we can to repay you... just having Doctor Sister marry me will be enough."

Ning Laomother was momentarily stunned before bursting out laughing: “Alright, alright! The more you say this, the more I believe that you genuinely want to help us!”

But Liu Yunman’s face turned red. Was there any way as direct as his

"Dr. Xia, I'm heading back now. The rest of the matters will be discussed with Yunman by you." Grandma Ning was in a good mood and even cracked a joke, "Maybe I shouldn't call you Dr. Xia anymore. In a few days, you might actually become my grandson-in-law."

"Grandma, what are you saying" Liu Yunman felt both annoyed and embarrassed.

"Alright, no more talk now. We'll go first; you two can chat." Grandma Ning chuckled as she walked out of the flower shop.

The atmosphere in the flower shop quieted down but grew a bit eerie. Fang Xiaoru and Wang Jie had strange expressions on their faces, feeling somewhat befuddled by the conversation between Summer and Grandma Ning.

"Um, it's getting close to lunchtime. How about we go grab some food together" Liu Yunman was the first one to break the awkwardness. She wanted to continue discussing something with Summer but didn’t want anyone else listening in.

"Sure!" Summer readily agreed.

"Do you prefer Chinese or Western cuisine I know of a nice Western restaurant nearby." Liu Yunman asked.

"Either is fine. What's important to me isn't what we eat, but who I'm eating with." For Summer, the company was more significant than the type of food.

"Then let’s go!" Deciding on a Western restaurant, Liu Yunman thought it would be quieter and suitable for discussions.

Seeing Summer leave the flower shop with Liu Yunman, Wang Jie couldn't help but feel envious. "Fang Xiaoru, should we also go to an upscale restaurant for some romance"

Fang Xiaoru gave Wang Jie a glare. "Are you crazy"

"Ahem, just kidding." Wang Jie felt somewhat embarrassed.

Fang Xiaoru picked up her phone and called out, "Hello, is this the fast-food place..."

Wang Jie couldn't help but sigh at how different being a ‘big brother’ versus a ‘little brother’ was. His ‘big brother’ was dining with an incredibly beautiful woman in a Western restaurant while he had to eat fast food with someone who hardly qualified as a beauty like Fang Xiaoru.

...

After leaving Jianghai University, walking north for about four hundred meters, there is a Western restaurant. However, it was rather quiet inside at the moment. Liu Yunman and Xia Tian found a corner seat to sit down.

"Would you like something to eat" A pretty waitress quickly came over to serve them.

"Get me a steak." Turning towards Xia Tian, Liu Yunman asked, "What would you like"

“Um, I'll have the same as you.” Xia Tian was still looking at the menu and seemed confused by it.

“Alright then. Two steaks, one medium-rare, how do you want yours cooked” Liu Yunman naturally asked for Xia Tian's preference.

"Hey, Doctor Sister, isn't medium-rare just not cooked" Xia Tian asked in a low voice, "Isn’t that undercooked"

Liu Yunman was speechless. It seemed like this person hadn’t eaten Western food before.

“Alright then, make the other one well-done,” Liu Yunman didn't explain to Xia Tian but only instructed the pretty waitress.

"Sure thing, please wait a moment." The waitress collected their menus and left.

“Doctor Sister...” Xia Tian wanted to say something again.

“Then, Xia Tian, don’t call me that. It sounds weird. If you really want to call me sister, just call me Yunman.” Liu Yunman was not used to the way Xia Tian addressed her. There were so many doctors out there; if there were other female doctors around, who would know which one he’s addressing

"Okay, Yunman Sister." Xia Tian changed his address casually.

“Xia Tian, how old are you this year” Liu Yunman had already received her grandmother's instructions to find out everything about Xia Tian. And now, Liu Yunman began her actions formally.

"Nineteen."

"Where is your home"

"On a mountain."

"A mountain Is there really such a place"

"Oh, it's just on a very high mountain."

Li Yunman finally understood that what was meant wasn't a place called "on the mountain," but rather above a certain mountain.

"What is the name of the mountain then" Li Yunman still wouldn't give up.

Xia Tian chuckled and said, "Sis Yunman, this is a secret that I can only tell you after we get married."

"If you cure all my family members' illnesses, I will be yours," Li Yunman looked at Xia Tian, her voice soft but with an earnest expression.

"Are you serious, Sis Yunman" Xia Tian was a bit excited.

"I always keep my word." Li Yunman nodded slightly. "If you don't believe me, I can sign a contract with you."

"Sis Yunman, I trust you," Xia Tian stared at Li Yunman intently.

Li Yunman felt very uncomfortable under Xia Tian's gaze, even feeling as if she had been stripped by his eyes. Despite her already having decided to submit herself to this person, her delicate face still flushed red: "Xia Tian, I...I need to use the restroom."

Li Yunman hurriedly got up and fled into the bathroom.lice arrived too, but instead of arresting Xia Tian for hitting someone as reported, they ended up taking away a few of the fraudsters.Thirty minutes later."Meimei, haven’t you finished yet" Xia Tian...