The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 90 Found it

With all the studio curtains drawn, the fragrance system activated:

"Xingtan" Custom Essential Oils: Frankincense (Anti-anxiety) + Green Sandalwood (Enhances Focus) + Honeysuckle (Soothes Throat and Moisturizes Lungs).

Diffusion method: ultrasonic atomization (concentration 0.5%, intermittent release every 20 minutes).

Professor Shan suddenly sat up straight, his eyes widened, and his hands unconsciously gripped the armrests of the lounge chair.

Soft background music begins: a human voice reciting Su Shi's "Ding Feng Bo" from the Song Dynasty, accompanied by water chimes (the section "Do not listen to the sound of water striking the leaves through the forest").

Professor Xie's tense body relaxed, and his fingers unconsciously tapped the armrest in rhythm with the water chime.

The lighting system gradually changes the dual wall lights to 4000K (simulating morning light), which begins to stimulate serotonin secretion.

The intervention of the lighting system caused the two professors' expressions to change from surprise to calm.

Professor Shan's gaze was still somewhat unfocused, and the corners of his mouth were slack, as if the strength to think had been drained away—this is a massage parlor?

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By this time, all the hot towels had been applied, and the young woman tidied herself up and quietly left the room.

The three systems within the studio work together to put the old man into a semi-conscious state, in which he will subconsciously follow the masseur's instructions.

Zhao Xiaochui stood at the head of Xie Yunzhou, his eyes slightly closed, and focused his energy.

Treatment begins:
Thumb kneading technique.

Neck muscles.

Release the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis muscles (from the lower edge of the occipital bone to the side of the T1 spinous process).

All techniques should be applied with a force that is painless to the patient.

If the elderly person cried out in pain, Zhao Xiaochui would stop immediately without the two professors needing to intervene.

Therefore, Zhao Xiaochui paid close attention to Xie Yunzhou's rising and falling breaths, and every movement perfectly matched the rise and fall of the old man's breathing.

Sweat trickled down his temples, condensing into glistening droplets on his chin before slowly dripping down.

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"Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Energy Cultivation..."

Professor Shan said with a complicated expression.

"Is this the legendary internal energy cultivation technique?"

Professor Xie was greatly shocked.

Professor Shan stared wide-eyed at Zhao Xiaochui's every move, and said without turning his head, "What legend? That's our country's intangible cultural heritage."

Some majors at our school have required courses, but let alone students, even senior professors, no one has reached this level of skill.

"So my dad's health is on track?" Professor Xie was overjoyed. He had enjoyed the blessings his father had brought him all his life, and as his children, how could they not hope that their father would have a happy and healthy old age?

"You could say that the teacher is a good person who gets good karma!"

Professor Shan looked at the young man with deep envy, marveling at his teacher's good fortune while also feeling sorry for his own school.

Who would have thought that a hidden gem would shine brightly in a remote and dilapidated street in the capital?

He had previously thought the girl in the video was pretty and cute, and even searched for the web series title.

He guessed at many titles, such as "Love Letters in Acupoints," "From Foot Massage Worker to Massage Master," and "Oil Massage Queen," but couldn't find the short drama.

He even conceived a poem in a short period of time, a lyrical poem about body and soul, entitled "Ode to Fascia".

Now it's clear that the video content was all true, except for his lyrical poem, which was fake.

Good deeds are rewarded, and he, who respects his teacher, is also lucky to have met such a person.

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At this moment, the professor inside felt lucky, and the regulars outside felt the same way.

They felt their good fortune wasn't due to Zhao Xiaochui; they were used to the presence of this energetic young man and knew he would eventually attract some big shots.

What they didn't expect was that this day would come so soon, and they certainly didn't expect it would attract such a great master!
Even Secretary Liu, disregarding the sweltering heat, arrived drenched in sweat. In the waiting area, the elderly whispered excitedly, while some childrenless individuals, unaware of the situation, were somewhat bewildered, quietly inquiring of those around them:
"Who is this?"

Everyone who enters Zhao Xiaochui's studio is noticeable. The old man is just an ordinary old man, but the two middle-aged men have an extraordinary presence.

No one was surprised; everyone knew the services there were expensive, so it was normal for wealthy people to come.

What's abnormal is the way the two of them treat the old man.

"Well, his biography is available in the encyclopedia, and the first title he is given is 'educator'."

"When those key high schools in Beijing compile statistics on college entrance rates, they usually only count the percentage of students admitted to top-tier universities."

"When this old master was the principal of that middle school, he made the following statistics: 100% of the students in our school scored above 600 this year."

"..."

How did he find this place?

"I heard that he couldn't stay at home after retirement, so his students invited him to Fatou to be the honorary principal. But he was unwell, so he was introduced to Little Hammer."

The old man, who was unaware of the situation, finally understood and said with surprise, "He can still walk after being touched by Little Hammer?"

The kind-hearted older woman nodded in agreement, "That's right. Once the old man recovers, he'll definitely continue as honorary principal. The neighborhood near the school will be so lucky!"

"Those with children at home can consider this. In our area, exchanging for a house in the East or West Sea area is at least five square meters for one square meter, which is too unreasonable."

"Who says otherwise? Our place is dilapidated enough. If it were those old, run-down houses over there, I don't know how they would manage to live."

"Which residential areas are zoned for the school in Fatou again?"

"Nobody cares about that. Those with money buy houses in good school districts, and those without money use connections. Those who could transfer have already done so. As long as you have a household registration in Fatou, you can get into this school if you want."

"..."

Perhaps this is what the chubby receptionist meant when she said: a group of people, a street, a city, a country.

Zhao Xiaochui completed the first two tasks without realizing it, but that doesn't count as achieving anything.

He also needs to know why this is the case, including the social, economic, and interpersonal relationships involved.

This is the true meaning of what the chubby receptionist taught. Once he gradually understands these things, a city or a country will no longer be a pipe dream.

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The treatment continues in the studio.

The old man on the bed was half-asleep, half-awake, and was unconsciously turned over by Zhao Xiaochui into a supine position.

Once the old man's breathing had stabilized again, Zhao Xiaochui stared at his rising and falling chest, adjusted the background music rhythm, and the lighting system plan.

When the light mist begins to fluctuate regularly, the music, the rising and falling chest, and the three elements become harmonious and unified.

"15 seconds, 0.5Hz..."

In the corner, Professor Shan stared incredulously at the scene before him. "This frequency... is this Kaltenborn cervical traction?"

At this moment, Zhao Xiaochui gently supported the back of the patient's head with his right hand and lightly pressed down on the forehead with his left hand.

"Relax and follow my strength." He said in a deep voice, gently pulling his left hand back while his right hand lifted steadily upwards as if supporting a full bowl of water.

The elderly man, half-asleep and half-awake, cooperated subconsciously. He felt a warmth on the back of his neck, as if his head was being lifted by warm water.

The maximum force required for this operation is 70% of the elderly person's body weight. Without the precise assistance of a "golden finger" (a powerful, influential figure), Zhao Xiaochui would never dare to do it.

The heat flowed into the old man's body, the high-precision auxiliary system was activated, and the internal energy of traditional Chinese medicine was fully utilized, causing sweat to gush out from his entire body.

The old man on the bed seemed to feel something sticky supporting him, which was very comfortable and warm.

The traction force is precisely applied to the middle of the cervical spine, which avoids overstretching the ligaments and allows the compressed nerve roots to have a brief respite.

The surging heat finally found the 'blockage' at the intervertebral disc between the 5th cervical vertebra (C5) and the 6th cervical vertebra (C6).

Now that we've found it, things are much easier.

(End of this chapter)