I’m Someone Else

“The Great Shian?” Quincy’s eyes were as wide as saucers. He had disbelief written all over his face.

Shian was a name he knew well as the former was the mythical founder of acupuncture in Droycore. He also knew of “The Imperial Acupuncture”. After all, that was the famous text known to hold all of Shian’s secrets. As for why this book would require an oath to keep it secret?

It was because the book had been destroyed, or so the historians said. Who knew that it would appear in Thomas’ possession?

Thomas handed the book over to Quincy. Then, ignoring Quincy’s shocked stare, he walked over to the bench by the hallway window, sat down, and lit up a cigarette.

Quincy was no longer in a state where he could think about Thomas’ actions as he carefully held ‘The Imperial Acupuncture’ close to his chest and jogged back to his office so that he could read it. If one took a close look at him, one would realize that his hands were shaking in excitement.

Naturally, he knew what he was holding in his arms. Even if he only learned the simplest of all techniques and none of the important skills recorded in the book, he would still be renowned worldwide. In fact, he would be one of the greatest doctors in the entire country!

While he technically was already one of the greatest doctors, his quest for knowledge would never end.

Meanwhile, Chloe finally stirred awake at around 3.00AM.

“Water… Water, please…” she cried out with a cough.

Adam, who had been sitting by her bed the whole night, hurriedly poured her a glass of water.

The entire glass was emptied in two gulps.

It was only then that she looked up. Her face grew paler when she saw her father standing there.

“Dad, w-why are you here? Wait. You got better, right?”

Chloe thought she was dead. She knew that when she was still “alive”, her father was almost done recovering from his illness. She had passed away the evening before he was due to be discharged. Why was he standing here in the same room? Evidently, that meant he had “died” as well. Why would she not be shocked?

on her face made him sigh. “Where else would I be? Your brother’s not around, so we’re the only ones left here.

the room. “We’re…

You focus on your recovery first. I’ll call for a doctor to check you over and make sure you’re not suffering from any side

out of the

she should be dead. Did she

examined herself. The exhaustion and pain that constantly plagued her had vanished. She felt much better

earth was going on?

Creak.

pushed open, and Quincy walked

notify him as

awake! You really gave us all a fright,” Dr. Hofstead teased with a playful grin on his face. He did not act like someone who was in charge of

Chloe was still lost in her thoughts, she did not

bring her to be tested and scanned so that

Quincy needed to ensure Chloe was completely fine. On the other

Quincy was in the room as well, flipping through a clipboard of test results

my daughter, doctor?”

“Well!”

had been mentally ready for the results, he could not suppress his excitement. “You’re cured. You’re really cured. Congratulations, Miss. The tests show that you are as healthy as a human can be. You can be discharged along with your father in the

“What?!”

hard. “I’m

“Yes!” Quincy replied.

you! Thank you, doctor!” Adam cried

“Help me up, Dad!”

to her feet and the two moved to thank

fine!” Quincy hurriedly said, stopping