Sensing that the discomfort in her body had completely diminished, Quinn stared at Charlie in utter disbelief and asked, "In traditional Chinese medicine, reading the pulse is just a diagnosis, not a treatment. Yet, how come I feel like I've recovered when all you've done is read my pulse?"
Charlie said flatly, "There is an acupressure point on a person’s wrist that is dedicated to treating the stomach discomfort. You thought I was reading your pulse, but I was actually giving your acupressure point a massage." 9
Quinn gaped in astonishment, "Seriously? Can it truly work wonders?"
Charlie nodded and said, "It's the same theory as to why you rub your temples when you have a headache. It's just that my technique is more uncanny so much s o that it can deliver a much better and faster result."
Quinn couldn't help exclaiming, "Charlie, you are truly amazing! I've seen so many doctors and taken so many kinds of medicine, however, I couldn't cure it for more than a month. Despite that, a simple wrist massage from you and I’m all good!" 8
Charlie said with an embarrassed expression, "You called me a playboy just now, and now you're calling m e by my name so nicely. You're so fickle."
Quinn snorted coquettishly as her face blushed red, and she said, "If you hadn't gotten married, I would have called your name over and over again... I wouldn't have scolded you!" 7
Charlie nodded. "I know, I know, it's all my fault.” 4
"D*mn right you should know." Quinn pouted and continued, "My dad just sent me a video message asking how my work is going over here. I was going to tell him about meeting you, but on second thought, I decided to give him a surprise. You're not bluffing when you say you're going to Eastcliff next week, right?”
Charlie said earnestly, "I've already told my wife about this when we finished dinner. How could that be a bluff? You go home first when you're done with the filming here. I'll go after I settle the matter at hand." 5
Quinn asked again, full of expectation, "Charlie, can you honestly cure my dad's illness?"
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