The next scan confirmed the residue was clear enough from the marked region. Ning chose to try Returning Spring Palm on the damaged tissue. She had rested overnight and returned to the institute after breakfast with the signed note in her folder.
Fan reviewed the image once more. “We’ll treat the marked area only. If the warmth becomes too intense or your breathing changes, signal Qinghe. We’ll stop at once.”
Ning nodded. “I understand.”
Qinghe set the breathing cues beside the bed. Yan stood at Ning’s right, waiting for her to ask him to begin. Fan checked her pulse and confirmed the room was ready.
“Do you still want the palm?” he asked.
“Yes.”
“Yan, follow the marked target and the stopping breath.”
Fan checked the marked location against Ning’s signed note. Qinghe asked Ning to repeat the stop signal. Ning raised two fingers; Yan lowered his hand at once. Fan confirmed the monitor and placed the breathing gauge where he could see it. Qinghe stood beside Ning’s shoulder, where she could hear her clearly.
