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Chapter 72 - 72 Abnormal Inspection Results
Chapter 72 - 72 Abnormal Inspection Results
Chapter 72: Chapter 72 Abnormal Inspection Results
Chapter 72: Chapter 72 Abnormal Inspection Results
“Hmm… now that you ask, I suddenly feel a little dizzy.”
Li Ang said this as he burrowed into his chest.
The nearby nurse glanced at Li Ang, then frowned at the rising heart rate on the monitor, and frowned again at Li Ang.
Upon reaching the hospital, perhaps because it was reimbursed by the government, the medical exams scheduled for Li Ang were impressively thorough.
He estimated that the whole set would cost a few thousand US dollars at least.
Not to mention other routine tests, but when it came to X-rays, CT scans, and MRI (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) examinations, Li Ang had a markedly different experience than before.
Most people feel nothing during these two tests, at most hearing some random noises, and any discomfort claimed is mostly psychological.
But as Li Ang underwent the X-ray and CT scan, he distinctly felt something as if assaulting his body.
Both of these methods rely on the penetrative power and density of rays to identify what’s inside the body.
The difference is that X-rays take a simple, overlapping image from the front and back or side to side, primarily targeting the skeleton.
CT, on the other hand, takes images of various cross-sections of the body, focusing mainly on internal organs.
It’s unclear whether it was due to his strong constitution or spirit, or the combined effect of the two, but Li Ang felt more sensitive to his body than before.
If undergoing these two tests only caused Li Ang to feel his body being impacted by some substance, the MRI examination let him fully experience a new world.
As is well known, the principle of nuclear magnetic resonance relies on the fact that the human body is mainly composed of water molecules, and then treats the hydrogen atoms within the water as a set of chaotic points.
When subjected to a strong magnetic field, all the protons in the hydrogen atoms’ nuclei become orderly from disorder due to the magnetic field, and this change, processed by a computer, results in the nuclear magnetic resonance images we see.
Lying inside the nuclear magnetic resonance instrument, Li Ang involuntarily thought of the experience of meditating during his Internal Qigong practices.
In this brief process, relying on his strong proficiency, Li Ang quickly entered a state of meditation, as if unlocking a new realm.
Previous meditations involved visualizing the energy within his Dantian; he could only conjure a vague image and then, following this rough sensation, control the energy to flow through his body.
But this time, he was astounded to find that the once blurry image suddenly became clear. Although the “great sun” was still a figment of his imagination, he felt as if he really saw a flow of Qi moving through his body.
Unfortunately, the examination was too brief for him to draw any useful conclusions.
After getting up from the instrument, he stood still for a good while, even somewhat unable to distinguish whether the images were just his imagination or if he had truly “seen” something.
After flexing his neck, Li Ang decided not to dwell on the issue for the time being. If he was pretending to faint on the ambulance earlier, now he truly felt a bit groggy, as if he hadn’t slept enough.
Such a mental state was certainly not conducive to further testing.
The next time he had a chance to undergo a test, he could confirm what he saw today. If it was all imagination, it seemed impossible to conjure the same images each time, especially with such clarity.
But from another perspective, Li Ang didn’t know what use this could possibly have. Had he reached the “internal vision” mentioned in martial arts novels?
It didn’t seem like it; in those stories, one could inspect their own meridians at any time, conducting a self-exam just with the power of thought.
The one thing he knew was that if what he had just experienced wasn’t imaginary, he could verify that Internal Qigong wasn’t just self-comforting, but that “Qi” really existed.
“Doctor, how is he doing?”
Finally, when the results were due, Sheila asked the doctor with some anxiety.
But rather than answering her question immediately, the doctor responded with a question of his own:
“What is your relationship with the patient?”
Li Ang’s heart skipped a beat at that question.
When a proper doctor asked such a question, it was definitely not out of gossip, but because there was some kind of abnormality in the test report, perhaps even an unusual one.
Therefore, it was necessary to consider the relationship among those present before deciding whether they could be informed, to avoid invading the patient’s privacy.
“That shouldn’t be possible, right? I feel like there’s no issue at all?”
Li Ang, who had been sitting in a chair next to the scene rather disinterestedly, now subconsciously moved closer.
“Um… I am his sister,”
Sheila glanced at Li Ang and whispered her answer.
The doctor looked at Sheila’s blonde hair and blue eyes and then at Li Ang’s obviously Asian features. After seeing Li Ang nod, the doctor spoke:
“Most of his test indicators are quite normal, and a few indicators are indeed much higher than average, such as an abnormally slow heart rate. But considering he’s wearing sports clothes and keeping in mind that he’s an athlete, it’s also explainable.”
“However…”
It’s always the ‘buts’ that cause tension; the doctor’s pause had both of them feeling anxious.
“His brainwaves are abnormally active compared to a normal person, even excessively so. This suggests that a further examination should be considered.”
The doctor seemed afraid Li Ang didn’t realize the seriousness of the issue and added specifically:
“A mental evaluation.”
But it seemed as though he immediately realized how that could be misunderstood and hurriedly clarified:
“I don’t mean to say he has a mental illness, I just mean, in terms of the mind, he might be different from average people—damn it, I mean his brainwaves are different.”
Finally finishing his explanation, this doctor, who nearly got flustered, took a long breath of relief, clearly someone who was no stranger to complaints.
“Additionally, his muscle imaging is also different from ordinary people, somewhat like what you’d expect to see if the density was too high. I don’t know much about this area, so you may want to consult a specialist separately. That’s about it.”
On their way out of the hospital.
“Miss Sheila, I must explain that there’s definitely nothing wrong with my ‘spirit’.”
Li Ang felt quite helpless; what was meant to be a standard medical exam had almost diagnosed him with a mental illness.
“Hahahaha.”
Seeing Li Ang earnestly explaining himself, Sheila couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh.
“Compared to you, I think that doctor is more likely to have a mental issue. I suspect he’s developed an anxiety disorder due to an extreme fear of complaints, don’t you think?”
“Great minds think alike.”
At this moment, Eric was standing outside the hospital, foolishly watching the two laughing and talking.
Suddenly, he remembered something a Chinese internet celebrity had said on YouTube:
“Love whoever you want, it’s all redundant.”