Lin Tian couldn't just take out the gold thread and start stabbing He Mengxiang with it, especially since she was Liu Wenxing's girlfriend. Asking for her consent was not only a form of respect towards her, but also towards Liu Wenxing.
"Lin Tian, you're Wenxing's brother, I trust you," He Mengxiang agreed, stating that acupuncture was no joke, as a wrong needle could cause trouble, ranging from mild pain to severe nerve damage, aftereffects, or even shock and death.
Thus, He Mengxiang's words carried a complete trust in both Liu Wenxing and Lin Tian.
Doctor Lai was a medical professional and understood the grave implications of acupuncture; he wanted to say something, but he stopped himself, only scoffing internally, thinking, "Let's see how you handle this when things go wrong!"
