Chapter 779: Provoking the authorities of Medical City (1/2)

Han Yunxi hadn’t researched anything. She simply knew common medical knowledge from modern times! Looking at Gu Qishao’s lonely back, she had a sudden desire to really, truly protect him. How she hoped she had the power to prove he was related to Gu Yuntian--but she couldn’t do it.

The most reliable form of paternity tests was using DNA, which was 99.9% accurate. But it was impossible to use such methods in Cloud Realm Continent. Even if she could manage the test, nobody here would understand the results, much less believe them. Another less reliable method was using bloodtypes, which had a 50% accuracy rate. For example, Type-O blood parents could never produce Type A, B, or AB children. But that was no good here too, because no one discovered the existence of blood types until blood transfusions failed. It was only in 1901 that Austrian doctors presented the concept of ABO bloodtypes.

Knowledge like this wouldn’t be understood by everyone without modern day medical theory as a foundation. Research results and equipment were needed, neither of which Han Yunxi could use. As the saying went, “even the cleverest housewife can’t cook without rice,” or “you can’t get anywhere the right tools.”

Thus, Han Yunxi couldn’t help Gu Qishao with his goal.

The only thing she could do was suppress Gu Yuntian’s arrogance and steal his thunder. Perhaps this would console Gu Qishao somewhat. At least, he wouldn’t look so awkward and lonely standing onstage.

“Academy Head Gu, I don’t know what your exact definition of ‘combined blood’ entails?” Han Yunxi asked.

“What do you mean, ‘exact definition?’” Gu Yuntian replied.

“When you talk about combined blood, do you mean two drops of blood dissipating separately in the water and then combining as one, or two drops of blood directly combining as one in the water without dissolving first?” Han Yunxi asked.

Gu Yuntian thought it over before asking, “Is there any difference between the two?”

Han Yunxi grinned. She was puzzled as to how Gu Yuntian could be so formidable. As it turned out, he only paid attention to the surface results. Most likely he discovered that all blood could mix through a coincidence. He had no idea of the basic properties behind the theory!

“What are you grinning about?” Gu Yuntian huffed. He could be considered a man with patience, or at least one who could feign it in front of a crowd. But this girl only made him feel uneasy. He had strict control over the medical world and had never seen such a difficult junior! I must be worrying overmuch.

“I’m smiling because Academy Head Gu only scratched the surface without grasping the fundamentals!” Han Yunxi laughed. “Can anyone give me a bowl of clear water?”

“Me!” Tang Li was quite proactive. He poured out the old bowl of water and poured some from his own canteen before handing the bowl to Han Yunxi.

“Many thanks. May I borrow your finger again?” Han Yunxi asked next.

“It’ll be my honor!” Tang Li’s happiness was written all over his face. It had been ages since he mingled with his big brother and sister-in-law. He dearly missed those days!

By his side, Ning Jing’s expression turned black. This was the first time she’d seen Tang Li smile so cheerfully at other young women since they’d gotten married. She pulled his hand back and said to Han Yunxi coldly, “Don’t you have blood yourself?”

“I’m afraid of pain, that’s why,” Han Yunxi grinned. “He’s a man, so it’s fine if he bleeds a few extra drops.”

“All of his blood belongs to me. I’m afraid of pain too, so he’s not giving any!” Ning Jing tossed back these words before dragging Tang Li back to their seats.

Tang Li was a bit taken aback. For a while he simply remained blank until they were sitting down again with Ning Jing still clutching at his hand. Then his lips drew up into a secret smile.

This woman must be eating vinegar!

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Han Yunxi glanced at them before biting her own finger. A single drop of blood fell into the water and slowly dissipated throughout the liquid, dying it a faint red again. She showed the bowl to Gu Yuntian, then spread it around the crowd. “Ladies and gentleman, take a clear look. The blood dissipated into the water!”

Afterwards, she called for another bowl of clear water and squeezed out a second drop of blood from her finger. This time, she waited until the blood had congealed before letting it fall into the water. The droplet didn’t immediately dissipate, but sank to the bottom of the bowl. Once again, she had Gu Yuntian check the bowl first, then spread it offstage.

“Ladies and gentlemen, take a look at this drop of blood as well.”

The crowd only saw the congealed droplet resting in the bottom of the bowl as it slowly spread throughout the water. A bit of it seemed to have solidified enough to stay in place. Han Yunxi collected back both bowls and next dripped a droplet of cat blood in each one. In the first bowl, the cat blood dissipated and mixed with her blood as usual, showing nothing unusual. But in the second, the cat blood spread out enough to dye the water a further red without mixing with the blood droplet at the bottom of the bowl.

The crowd grew silent at these two results. Han Yunxi’s experimental results were no less inferior than Gu Yuntian’s. Thus, not all blood mixed together in water! The same two drops of blood could show two completely different results.

What’s going on here? Where’s the truth?

Everyone looked soundlessly at Han Yunxi to await her explanation. Even Gu Yuntian forgot his rage while expectantly waiting for answers.

“Actually, there’s nothing wrong with Academy Head Gu’s research. But it wasn’t thorough enough. Or perhaps it lacked precision!” Han Yunxi sighed. “But imprecise research in the medical field can cost human lives!”