bookbashuk Chapter 16 Sixth Master
Chapter 16 Sixth Master
When I arrived at a room upstairs, I saw a boy who looked about seven or eight years old.
When I entered the room, the boy was asleep, occasionally muttering incomprehensible gibberish.
I went to the bedside, took the boy's left hand out from under the covers, and frowned.
The reason is simple: this child is too thin, almost a whole size thinner than boys of the same age.
After I started taking his pulse, I frowned again.
To ensure the accuracy of the result, I waited a full minute before putting the boy's hand back under the blanket.
During this time, the boy talked nonsense twice.
"How is my son?"
After I got up, before I could even speak, the woman asked impatiently.
Because of her urgency, her voice sounded shrill and sharp, startling the boy even in his dream.
"Go outside and tell them!"
I gestured towards the door, ignored the woman, and walked out first.
"So much trouble!" the woman complained.
"How is my son?"
After they came out, the woman spoke first, "It's been like this for quite a while now. I can't eat, I can't sleep well, and I keep having a fever!"
"Your son's condition is caused by stagnation of liver qi, leading to poor blood circulation, resulting in depression, insomnia, palpitations, and weakness!" I said calmly.
"Stop talking nonsense, just tell me if it can be cured!" the woman asked, her eyes red.
"It can be cured!" I nodded.
"Young people should be careful what they say!" the man said slowly.
"It can be cured!"
I looked at the man and said in a deep voice, "First, administer the Four Gates Formula to soothe the liver and relieve depression; then administer the Four Gods Formula to calm the mind and stabilize the will; finally, administer the Thirteen Needles of the Governing Vessel to unblock the meridians and strengthen the waist and spine!"
I explained the treatment plan directly.
The man stared at me intently, as if trying to confirm whether my prescription was correct.
I met the man's gaze without fear. I wasn't lying, so what was I afraid of?
"Third Master, Old Master Liu also said that the young master has liver qi stagnation!"
Just then, the woman who brought me up, known as Aunt Chen, whispered something in the man's ear.
"Call Old Liu and ask him to come over so I can watch him administer acupuncture!" The man glanced at me again and instructed Chen Ma.
"Um!"
Chen Ma nodded and went to the other side to call the so-called Old Liu to come over.
Less than ten minutes later, an elderly man with gray hair and a sprightly demeanor was invited over.
I had no choice but to repeat my treatment plan in front of this old man, Liu.
"The Four Gates, the Four Gods..."
Old Liu muttered to himself for a moment, then his eyes lit up and he asked, "Is your surname Feng?"
"Yes!" I nodded.
"Is that you, Feng Xiangwen?" he asked again.
"My grandfather!" I replied.
"You know all four methods of healing the spirit?" he then asked.
"Yes!" I nodded.
"Where are the three strange needles?"
"meeting!"
"The Thirteen Needles of Ghosts?"
"Yes, it will!"
After a few quick questions and answers, Old Liu turned to the man and said, "Third son, you should leave your child with him; he'll definitely be fine. As for me, I won't get in the way!"
The man glanced at me with a hint of surprise, clearly not expecting me to gain Old Liu's approval.
"Mr. Liu, let me see you off!"
After thinking for a moment, he personally escorted Old Liu downstairs.
Five minutes later, the man came back up, his attitude towards me had changed, and he even introduced himself.
This introduction taught me who he was.
His surname is Hua, and he is the third child in his family.
People inside and outside the industry call him all sorts of things: some call him Third Brother Hua, some call him Third Master, and some call him Boss Hua.
He told me to call him whatever was comfortable for me.
It was obvious that Old Liu knew my grandfather, knew the details of my family, and had even told Third Master Hua about it.
My grandfather actually had a rather bad temper and was quite strange, which can be seen from the way he cursed Ma Shuai back then.
According to my grandfather, he used to work in Beijing in his early years, but he couldn't get along with some of the people there, so he moved to the Northeast.
"Then I'll call you Boss Hua. I'll start by giving the child acupuncture!"
Even after I realized who the person in front of me was, I maintained my original mindset and my emotions didn't fluctuate much.
"well!"
Master Hua nodded quickly and ushered me into the room.
This attitude is completely different from before.
After all, people get sick all the time, and when they get sick, they need someone to treat them.
Just like Ma Shuai, although he reprimanded me, he didn't dare to force me to do anything like he did with Ye Yingzi!
He was also afraid that I might secretly do something wrong while I was giving him acupuncture.
After entering the room, as usual, I first lit calming incense and waited for the child to calm down before giving him acupuncture.
Half an hour later, the acupuncture ended. The child was still asleep, but was sleeping much more soundly.
"Boss Hua, there are some things I need to say in advance!"
As I came out of the room, I said to Hua Zong.
"Master Feng, what do you want to say?" said Third Master Hua.
"Liver qi stagnation indicates that the child is under a lot of mental stress. After I perform acupuncture, I hope we won't put so much pressure on the child, otherwise, acupuncture will be useless!" I said.
"I see!"
Master Hua's face darkened, and the woman beside him, the mother of the child, tensed up.
Upon seeing this, I knew that the child's liver qi stagnation mostly came from his mother.
This can be seen from the fact that the woman previously shouted loudly, only caring about her own emotions and not considering the child.
When I came downstairs, Mr. Li was still kneeling there.
Li Li leaned against President Li, like a frightened little animal.
When she saw me come down, she gave me a pleading look.
My heart softened, and I asked, "Mr. Hua, what's wrong with Mr. Li?"
"People will be punished when they make mistakes!"
Master Hua said coldly.
After saying that, he put on a smiling face again and said to me, "However, those who have done good deeds should be rewarded. He introduced you to me, which is a great achievement. The merits and demerits cancel each other out..."
At this point, Master Hua glanced at Boss Li and said, "Tiger Li, get up. Let's let this go this time, but if there's a next time, I won't forgive you!"
"Thank you, Third Master, for your magnanimity!"
Mr. Li showed no resentment. He quickly thanked her and then stood up with Li Li's help.
"Get out!"
Third Master Hua waved his hand, and President Li didn't dare to say anything more. He bowed and retreated with Li Li, leaving the villa.
Five minutes later, I also left the villa.
Half an hour later, I returned to the store.
After arriving at the store, I thought for a moment, took out my phone, and called Mr. Li.
After the call connected, I said directly, "Mr. Li, I'm back at the store!"
"Master Feng, thank you so much this time. If it weren't for you, I would be finished. It wouldn't matter if I were finished, but I would have dragged Xiao Li down with me!" Mr. Li sighed and said.
"What did you do to offend Master Hua?" I asked.
"Why!"
Mr. Li sighed again and said, "I wanted to find Li Li a powerful backer, but I never expected to almost get Li Li into trouble!"
"Didn't Master Hua accept your offer of allegiance?" I asked.
"no!"
Mr. Li gave a wry smile and said, "Master Feng, there are some things that can't be explained in detail over the phone. I'll come to your place now so we can talk face-to-face. Also, I'd like you to take Xiao Li's pulse!"
After a long silence, I said, "Come on in, there's no one in my shop!"