She didn't believe it.

Not a trace of hesitation.

If it were people like Song Xiaoyun, even if they were skeptical, they would express it more tactfully, but Nurse Yang didn't hide her doubts about acupuncture at all.

Faced with Nurse Yang's skepticism, Lu Xuan wasn't angry. Instead, he gave her a mysterious smile, "About ten minutes or so, you'll see."

Nurse Yang pursed her lips, "Putting on a mystique."

Lu Xuan smiled, not minding, and continued to apply needles every few minutes. Together with the oxygen intake, the patients' complexions visibly improved.

Seeing this, Lu Xuan smiled knowingly.

Acupuncture can indeed contribute to treating carbon monoxide poisoning, but if it's a severe case, without hyperbaric oxygen or other medical treatments, acupuncture alone would have a limited effect.

A dozen minutes passed by quickly.

Lu Xuan checked the time and assessed the patients' conditions, then proceeded to remove the acupuncture needles from their bodies one by one.

After the needles were extracted, the flush on their faces began to fade rapidly.

One of the patients regained consciousness quite quickly. Upon seeing Lu Xuan, he asked in confusion, "Why am I in the hospital?"

Clearly, he had no idea about his poisoning.

Lu Xuan patiently explained, "This is the City Ninth Hospital. You suffered from gas poisoning, but you should be alright now. However, you'll need to stay in the hospital for observation for a while."

The patient was startled.

While they were conversing, the other patient also regained consciousness, and upon hearing this explanation, couldn't help but complain, "I already said, with the air circulation system broken, we can't work. They wouldn't listen and insisted on going through with it. Now we're in the hospital. This has blown up. Forget about working anytime soon."

The situation was serious enough that the government must have taken action already. The mining company would certainly have to close for a period of rectification. It also depends on how cooperative they are because non-cooperation could lead to prolonged rectification.

In such cases, connections don't help.

With dozens suffering from gas poisoning, more than half severely, the mining company's responsible parties couldn't escape accountability, and no one would dare speak for the company—it would be suicidal, and no government would tolerate such negligence.

As for what happened at the mining company and why, Lu Xuan didn't inquire further. He's a doctor, responsible only for treating and saving patients. Other matters would be handled by the relevant departments, having nothing to do with him.

"Doctor, can we be discharged?"

Lu Xuan shook his head, "Not yet, at least not tonight. As for tomorrow, wait for the doctor to assess your condition before deciding."

The two patients looked worried. They were just ordinary workers earning a small wage daily, and now being hospitalized, who knows how much the medical expenses would be.

Nurse Yang, quite experienced, could see their concerns at a glance and reassured them, "You don't need to worry about medical expenses. With such a significant incident, your company will certainly cover these costs."

"Our boss is so stingy, it'll be a miracle if he pays. In the end, we'll probably have to cover it ourselves." At the mention of the mining company's boss, they looked disdainful, clearly having suffered because of him.

Nurse Yang snorted, "He might not have a choice."

Lu Xuan agreed with Nurse Yang.

With so many people poisoned, the medical costs weren't something the boss could easily decide on paying or not.

Without covering these expenses, the company couldn't continue operating.

Public opinion would force the supposedly stingy boss to become generous, and the government's "knife" would ensure the boss remained cautious.

Seeing the two were awake, Lu Xuan packed up the needles and stood, speaking to Nurse Yang, "Nurse Yang, it's late. Please inform Teacher Wu for me. I'll be heading back."

"Ah?"

Nurse Yang was momentarily stunned, then opened her mouth wide and said, "You're not a doctor from our Ninth Hospital?"

"Of course not."

Lu Xuan replied.

"I thought you were a new intern from the Traditional and Western Medicine Department." Nurse Yang muttered.

Lu Xuan laughed.

An intern daring to administer needles to gas poisoning patients?

It wasn't just about courage; Wu Liguo would never hand over such patients casually to an intern either.

Of course, some irresponsible doctors might do such things, causing great harm to patients.

Such incidents do happen in the medical field, but often people turn a blind eye.

Or it never gets reported.

As long as nothing happens, but once something does, it's a big problem.

Or it may be covered up.

Wu Liguo wasn't foolish; why would he let an intern handle two patients?

Nurse Yang realized her words were inappropriate, offered an embarrassed smile, and said, "Alright, I'll inform the director."

Lu Xuan nodded, didn't linger, and left the treatment room.

Before leaving, Lu Xuan couldn't help but glance at the brightly lit emergency room.

He actually wanted to check on the emergency room, but figured that Wu Liguo and his team were likely busy saving severely poisoned patients. He didn't want to disrupt the normal rescue process, so he decided against it.

He saved two people along the way, gained experience, and proved that acupuncture can address gas poisoning—that was enough.

Biting off more than one can chew.

Besides, for severely poisoned patients, acupuncture has limited adjunctive effects.

As Lu Xuan walked towards the Ninth Hospital's entrance, he hailed a ride for himself.

With Lu Xuan gone, only Nurse Yang and the two patients remained in the treatment room.

Seeing the patients were in good condition, Nurse Yang was surprised but still reminded them, "I'm heading out for a bit. Stay here and don't go anywhere."

Nurses hold considerable authority for patients, especially since they were both from rural areas. They dared not defy Nurse Yang's instructions and nodded repeatedly.

Nurse Yang left the treatment room, planning to see if other areas required help.

Meanwhile, in the emergency room.

Wu Liguo looked at a patient experiencing multiple organ dysfunctions, severe cerebral hypoxia, along with brain edema, pulmonary edema, myocardial damage, arrhythmia, and respiratory depression, feeling a tingling sensation in his scalp.

The situation was too severe.

There was no way to make the patient recover in a short time. Hyperbaric oxygen was administered, and faced with such severe complications, he could only do his best to save them.

"Inject lobeline hydrochloride intramuscularly, while providing artificial respiration and external chest compressions."

While instructing the rescue efforts, Wu Liguo couldn't help but think about the two moderately poisoned patients waiting for emergency care. Although only moderately poisoned, if not immediately treated, complications could arise, which would be problematic.

"Director, you shouldn't worry about this. In this situation, we can only do our best." A nurse who had just finished the lobeline hydrochloride injection sighed.

"That's not my concern."

Wu Liguo shook his head, "There are two moderately poisoned patients at the entrance, and we lack personnel to attend to them. By the time additional help arrives, it might be too late, and I'm worried something may go wrong."

"Didn't you just assign a doctor to them?" The nurse asked in confusion.

Wu Liguo didn't respond, hoping things would go well with Dr. Lu.

However, severe complications in moderately poisoned patients are less likely. As long as oxygen is administered in time, there shouldn't be much issue, even if no immediate care is given. The most crucial task is to handle the severely poisoned patients before him.

Looking at the patient lying on the bed, Wu Liguo sighed.

Even if they're saved, they'll likely have lasting after-effects.

"I wonder if Dr. Lu has any traditional medical solutions for these after-effects?"

As Wu Liguo pondered, suddenly, the emergency room door opened, and Nurse Yang entered.

Seeing Nurse Yang enter, Wu Liguo frowned, "Nurse Yang, didn't I ask you to assist Dr. Lu with the other two patients? Why are you here?"

Nurse Yang replied casually, "Dr. Lu treated the remaining two and has gone for a rest. I came to see if I could assist anywhere else."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, the previously bustling emergency room fell silent, and everyone wore expressions of disbelief.

"So soon?"

Wu Liguo's eyes widened in surprise.

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