The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 411 The Rich

The wardrobe incident, though seemingly dramatic, ultimately ended with Liu Li gently putting it down. She didn't delve further into the existence of the other two girls, and the matter seemed to be closed.

Zhao Xiaochui sometimes finds it quite amusing. The three women he's met have completely different personalities and preferences: the oldest, the simple-minded Liu Li, is particularly fond of pink and girly styles; while the youngest, the school beauty, chooses a more understated, retro, and ornate style.

Their initial willingness to date him was indeed inseparable from his demonstrated abilities and money-making capacity.

But they are different from those who would throw themselves at money without hesitation.

Whether out of caution, self-respect, or some deeper unease, they all maintained their own bottom lines and concerns, and did not "promise" him anything.

"If you don't want to agree, then you don't have to."

Zhao Xiaochui sometimes thought like this. The future is long, and since things are unclear, it's better to just live in this muddle for now.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and three days passed in the blink of an eye.

As Zhao Xiaochui raised three questions in his announcement, short videos of experts explaining the science began to gradually disappear from the internet.

Without sufficient authoritative data, no one dares to rashly refute an official account with massive traffic. If they are proven wrong, their image of being "professional" and "rigorous" will collapse.

Of course, there are all kinds of people in the world, and some experts feel they must respond in order to maintain their influence.

"Hello everyone, we have noticed the recent discussions by a certain organization regarding CFS treatment options. First of all, we must emphasize that treatment guidelines for any disease are constantly evolving, and the CDC guidelines are based on the best clinical recommendations from current global expert consensus."

"Secondly, regarding the efficacy evidence of GET and CBT, a large number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews do show that they have a positive effect on improving the functional status of some patients."

In the video, the expert also showed screenshots of relevant documents.

"Of course, we acknowledge the limitations of medical research. Further analysis of raw data and larger-scale studies are always necessary. Science progresses through this kind of self-examination."

His language was very professional, and soon clever netizens understood what he meant—he said nothing at all.

They knew that perhaps the final summary was what the expert really wanted to convey.

"Finally, and most importantly, we strongly recommend that patients choose their diagnosis and treatment plan under the guidance of a specialist physician at a reputable medical institution. Individualized treatment is always our core principle. Please be wary of information online that has not been rigorously verified, and rely on the opinions of a professional doctor during a face-to-face consultation."

This is a short video posted by a popular science blogger.

"Did they take money???"

A clever netizen's comment quickly rose to the top.

Netizens have lost all hope in the conduct of Chinese businessmen. If they can even meddle with children's food, how dare those sports and medical institutions that play with people's lives release their data?

Of course, capitalists are all the same in the world. In this initial industry with a scale of only a few billion, the power of capitalists still cannot silence everyone.

Some netizens who can access the internet via "scientific" means can still find some information.

...Begin your morning routine: wash up, change clothes, complete a set of soothing stretching exercises, and then carefully style your makeup and hair.

This fashion icon sat in front of a huge floor-to-ceiling window, browsing global fashion news and financial updates on her tablet, with a perfectly heated cup of black coffee beside her.

Just then, a soft knock came at the door. Guided by the personal butler, a deliveryman in a relaxed uniform walked in and gently placed a delicately packaged meal on the table.

The butler attentively opened the lunchbox layer by layer: a bowl of clear beef soup with a few plump goji berries and Solomon's seal; a plate of tender steamed eggs infused with delicate yam and poria powder; and a small portion of fragrant stir-fried staple food.

Although the ingredients are ordinary, they are all of the highest quality available in the wholesale market.

After this period of learning, Foster can now recognize the plants in the food that are called 'Chinese medicine'. Her improving body doesn't lie, because she has personally experienced their benefits, and she can't wait to pick up her cutlery.

She took a graceful sip, feeling the warmth gradually rising within her, and nodded slightly in satisfaction, habitually giving the butler beside her a wink.

The housekeeper understood and was about to take out the money when the deliveryman smiled and waved his hand, refusing: "Madam, no need, the meal fee already includes the exclusive delivery service fee."

Upon hearing this, the housekeeper, who was about to take out his money, finally couldn't resist the curiosity that had been building up over the past two days and glanced at the takeout packaging receipt.

The words "delivery service fee: 180 yuan" made his eyes twitch slightly.

Earning nearly two hundred yuan from just one delivery? This price left even the seasoned hotel manager speechless.

"Please wait~"

Seeing that the deliveryman was about to leave, Foster suddenly spoke up, and the butler quickly translated.

"If this is your last order, would it be convenient for me to take a few minutes of your time?"

The fashion icon used a respectful term for a delivery driver simply because he was wearing a relaxed, slow-paced custom-made uniform.

Ms. Foster gracefully finished her last sip of soup, wiped her mouth lightly with a napkin, and then cast a gentle gaze at the deliveryman waiting beside her.

“I have a question,” she said, taking out her phone and somewhat awkwardly pulling up a WeChat mini-program. Pointing at the screen, she asked, “Why did the price of the delivery meal two days later change from over three thousand dollars to three hundred dollars?”

So that's what she wanted to ask. The delivery guy secretly breathed a sigh of relief; he had thought this well-known old woman would make some special request.

You should know that these deliverymen were all the most energetic "ghost fire youths" in Fatou back then.

“Ms. Foster,” the young man explained, clearly well-trained, “because it will be a full week since your last treatment in two days. After that period, the effects of the dietary therapy will be greatly reduced. The system detected that you have not yet confirmed the time for your next treatment, so it has automatically adjusted the meal standard to the basic level.”

In fact, all of this is explained in the members' information sheet. The term "relaxed and slow" is used to describe the time spent by the technicians as "resonance time," a term that is easy for them to understand.

Foster nodded, finally confirming the truth of this important information, and then asked with a troubled expression:
Why is it so difficult to book your go-to chef service?

The delivery driver didn't understand this either. Excluding ingredients, the service fee for a top chef to come to your door starts at $10,000. These international customers are simply throwing money away!

(End of this chapter)