After her rebirth

Not too far off, as soon as Nova finished talking, a bunch of questioning and angry eyes turned to Katniss.

Nova walked over, looking all serious, pulled Katniss behind her, and took off her mask. She had this beautiful, apologetic face and bowed a bit, saying softly, "Sorry for butting in. I'm Nova Ramirez, Brent Jenkins' student. This is Katniss, a sophomore who doesn't have the experience for consultations yet."

"I apologize for her jumping the gun. To make up for it, I'll offer ten free consultations." Nova then turned to Dean and said, "Professor Palmer, Katniss caused some trouble. It's on me for not keeping an eye on her." The crowd got noisy, pointing fingers at Katniss.

Someone yelled, "She hasn't even finished school and thinks she can consult patients? Treating us like guinea pigs?"

"Just wants to show off, talking about poisoning and scaring us. The medical school should kick out such irresponsible students. They don't deserve to be doctors. Nova, as Brent's student, really has the ethics and skills. She's a future star in our healthcare," another chimed in.

Hearing the praise, Nova brushed her hair back and smiled confidently, "Anyone who wants a consultation from me, come this way."

A few patients looked around, dropped Dean's number cards, and walked towards Nova.

Nora was Brent's student. Brent was a top-notch doctor. So, Brent's student must be pretty good too.

Katniss raised her chin a bit, her eyes narrowed, and she let out a mocking laugh.

She casually picked up a bottle of water nearby and threw it at Nova's feet with a bang, blocking her path. "Hold up, did I say you could leave?"

Nova's eyes filled with anger as she stared at Katniss, "Katniss, what's your deal? This is a free clinic, not a place for your tantrums."

"Right back at you. This isn't a place for you to show off either." Katniss snapped her fingers, looking all proud and mocking. "If you think I'm not qualified to consult as a sophomore, then are you, as a junior, qualified?"

Nova's face darkened, and she spoke coldly, "I'm different from you. I'm Brent's student. The gap between us is huge."

Katniss laughed, cold and proud, "I'll show you what 'gap' really means."

She then pointed to the boy who was about to pass out and said, "The initial symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, related to the laxative in Vigna umbellata. Then comes fever, headache, and paroxysmal exacerbation, even drowsiness."

The old man holding the boy, who was about to fall asleep, remembered his grandson's symptoms over the past few days and widened his eyes in shock, quickly saying, "Yes!"

After getting confirmation, Katniss continued, "Vigna umbellata is a leguminous plant. It causes poisoning with symptoms like confusion, agitation, cyanosis of the lips, and the toxic protein in Vigna umbellata messes with the central nervous system, reduces white blood cells, and causes bleeding."

"There are already petechiae on his arms and back. Signs of poisoning include skin bleeding, changes in mental state, altered respiratory rate, abdominal tenderness, and rebound tenderness.," Katniss said calmly, then picked up the water bottle she had just thrown. "Nova, haven't you learned such basic pharmacology?"

The noisy crowd suddenly went silent.

Someone whispered, looking between Katniss and Nova, eyes full of doubt.

"This young lady sounds very professional. Does anyone know if she's right?" someone asked.

Another person turned to Nova, "Nova, is she right? Is this boy really poisoned?"

"If he's poisoned, what should we do, Nova?" another chimed in.

A barrage of questions made Nova freeze up. She looked at Dean, panicked, her eyes welling up.

What Vigna umbellata and poisoning? Katniss had to be making it up. She couldn't understand a word!

It had to be nonsense!

Dean, who couldn't stand to see a young girl cry, walked over to shield Nova from the patients' stares and said, "You should go back. Your teacher probably needs your help."

"Poisoning, what should we do? You're so capable, please treat him quickly," the old man, scared, hugged the boy and cried, begging Katniss.

Katniss's tone softened, "Don't worry, it's a small amount. You brought him in time, it's not fatal. First, register for gastric lavage, take egg whites orally, then the doctor will arrange intravenous glucose saline, oxygen therapy, correct acid-base imbalance, and provide anticoagulant measures."

Hearing that, the old man cried with joy and thanked Katniss repeatedly.

A volunteer helped the boy, who was falling asleep, to register and get further examination.

Nova glared in the direction the boy left, her eyes flashing with malice. She suddenly turned to Dean, "I don't believe her. I will request a joint consultation for that boy!"

"Nova, I just re-examined him. Katniss was right, it is indeed poisoning," Dean replied.

Nova's voice rose, "Professor Palmer, are you confused? Katniss is only a sophomore, and she just transferred to this department. What medical skills does she have? She was still reading internal medicine books on the way here. She knows nothing!"

Dean frowned, met Nova's gaze quietly, and after a moment, sighed and gave in. "Alright."

Cecil and Nova, as Brent's students, were the most prominent and proud, always brought to any major event.

Nova was capable but also proud and couldn't accept being outdone.

There were too many people at the free clinic, so they had to wait for the diagnosis results while treating the remaining patients.

Katniss, as if nothing had happened, kept order with a calm expression, continuing to help Dean distribute number cards and organize medical records.

But now, it was different. Everyone looked at Katniss with curiosity.

After finishing, Katniss stood aside..

Passing by Nova, Katniss slightly turned her head and said coldly, "In terms of reputation, I am not as good as you, but in medical skills, you are not as good as me!"

Nova's eyes turned sinister, glaring fiercely at Katniss.

Suddenly, Dean's phone rang. It was a call from the lab.