Courtyard House: The Thief System of All Realms

The commotion in the canteen completely subsided, the onlookers gradually dispersed, and the once noisy food serving window quickly returned to its original order. After this incident, no one dared to treat Sun Jingyuan as an easy newcomer to manipulate anymore. Workers passing by him all cast respectful glances their way, and even the usually arrogant workshop foremen would nod in acknowledgment, completely shedding their previous indifference.

After politely declining Yang Xugang's invitation to have lunch in the small kitchen, Sun Jingyuan, carrying the food specially prepared by the canteen director, said a brief goodbye to Li Hongmei and turned to walk towards the infirmary. He walked calmly and with a composed expression, showing no sign of pride despite the earlier commotion, as if he had simply resolved a trivial matter.

Back in the infirmary, Sun Jingyuan closed the door behind him, shutting out the noise from outside. He placed his lunchbox on the consultation table and was about to sit down when a clear electronic notification sounded in his mind—the familiar command from the Myriad Realms Thief System: [Detected that the host skillfully defused a deliberate obstruction in the factory canteen, using the situation to deter troublemakers, solidifying the factory's foundation, showcasing traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic skills, and successfully gaining the recognition of the factory workers, triggering two random theft opportunities. This theft is limited to practical traditional Chinese medicine skills. Activate the theft immediately?]

Sun Jingyuan paused slightly, his face remaining expressionless. He silently confirmed the activation command in his mind, without any extra change in expression, maintaining his original composure.

[The Multiverse Thief System is activated, currently drawing its first skill: Traditional Chinese Medicine...]

[Successfully stolen! Acquired: Precise Traditional Chinese Medicine bone-setting techniques, covering bone-setting methods for neck, shoulder, back and leg pain, joint dislocation reduction techniques, and treatment plans for strained muscles and bones. All skills have been implanted into the host's memory, and the techniques are at maximum proficiency, ready for direct practical application.]

A vast array of bone-setting techniques, acupoint stimulation skills, and corresponding treatment plans for various ailments flooded my mind instantly, seamlessly integrating with the massage techniques previously provided by the system. All sorts of complex bone-setting techniques required no practice; it was as if I had practiced them hundreds of times, and they were deeply ingrained in my bones.

Before Sun Jingyuan could react, the system notification sounded again: [Drawing the second Traditional Chinese Medicine skill...]

[Successfully stolen! Obtained: A complete collection of remedies for common ailments in the factory area, including internal and external remedies for frequently occurring ailments such as worker strain, sprains and bruises, and colds. The medicinal materials are readily available, the efficacy is certain, and the remedies have been fully integrated with the host's existing medical knowledge.]

The two notification sounds completely disappeared. Sun Jingyuan slowly raised his hand, moved his knuckles, and his finger strength and precise control over the meridians and acupoints became increasingly clear. He had no emotional fluctuations or extravagant thoughts. He simply sat quietly at the consultation table, opened his lunchbox, and ate his lunch slowly. The entire medical room was quiet.

Not long after, there was a gentle knock on the door of the infirmary, and Li Hongmei's voice came from outside, with a hint of urgency and expectation: "Dr. Sun, have you finished eating? My back is really hurting, so I came to bother you during my lunch break."

Sun Jingyuan put down his chopsticks, got up and opened the door, his tone calm and indifferent: "Sister Li, please come in. I just finished eating."

Li Hongmei entered the clinic, subconsciously slowing her steps. Looking at the neatly arranged medicines and tidy consultation table, she felt even more approval for Sun Jingyuan. Supporting her lower back, she slowly sat down on the edge of the bed, her face full of distress: "Dr. Sun, this chronic lumbar spine problem has flared up for almost three years. Standing or sitting for too long makes it so painful I can't straighten up, and on rainy days I can't sleep at all. I've been to the hospital several times, and the prescribed medicine hasn't helped. It's truly agonizing."

"Let me do a quick check to determine the root cause of the problem." Sun Jingyuan didn't say much, gesturing for Li Hongmei to relax. He gently pressed the acupoints around her lumbar spine to assess the degree of bone misalignment and muscle strain. After a short while, he identified the problem: "A slight misalignment of the lumbar joints, coupled with years of overwork causing muscle strain. Simply taking medication won't cure the underlying issue. I'll perform bone realignment first, followed by massage to relieve the pain quickly."

Li Hongmei nodded quickly, full of trust: "Dr. Sun, go ahead and do it, I trust you!"

Without another word, Sun Jingyuan found the location of the lumbar spine misalignment with both hands, and applied force with steady and precise fingertips without any hesitation. With a slight "click," the misaligned joint was instantly reset. He then used the massage techniques provided by the system to massage and soothe the surrounding tense muscles, with just the right amount of pressure.

In just over ten minutes, Li Hongmei's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and her previously stiff and sore lower back and abdomen instantly felt much lighter. Even the stiffness that had prevented her from straightening up disappeared completely. She tried to slowly get up and move her waist a little, and her face instantly lit up with a look of surprise: "It's amazing, Dr. Sun! My back doesn't hurt anymore, and I can move around much more easily. Your medical skills are incredible!"

"It's just temporary relief. You'll need to come in for treatment once a day for three consecutive days to stabilize the condition completely. Also, make sure to get plenty of rest and avoid staying in one position for too long." Sun Jingyuan withdrew his hand, giving the instructions in a calm tone, without any intention of taking credit.

Li Hongmei nodded repeatedly, filled with gratitude. Holding Sun Jingyuan's hand, she thanked him profusely, "Thank you so much, Dr. Sun! If it weren't for you, I don't know how long my back would have been aching. You're much better than the doctors at the big hospitals! From now on, if anyone dares to bully you at the factory, just tell me, and all the women in the HR department will stand up for you!"

Sun Jingyuan nodded slightly and replied politely, "Thank you, Sister Li. It's what I should do."

Li Hongmei left the clinic happily and returned to the personnel department. She immediately told all her colleagues about Sun Jingyuan's superb medical skills, her words full of praise. The news quickly spread throughout the personnel department, and the female workers who usually suffered from shoulder, neck, back, and leg strain all took note and planned to go to the clinic to see Sun Jingyuan for treatment after their lunch break.

Meanwhile, several elderly men in the courtyard gathered together after get off work, whispering amongst themselves, their faces grim. Yi Zhonghai, his face dark, squatted in the corner smoking a pipe, his tone full of resentment: "I really didn't expect that Sun Jingyuan is not only skilled in martial arts, but also the factory's highly valued factory doctor. Even the factory director treats him kindly. We've really kicked a hornet's nest this time."

Sha Zhu rubbed the still-swelling bump on his head, his face full of resentment, yet he dared not curse loudly: "That kid is such a good actor! He was incredibly ruthless when he attacked yesterday, but today he's acting like a docile little boy at the factory, fooling everyone. I just can't swallow this!"

"You have to swallow it whether you like it or not!" Yi Zhonghai glared at him fiercely, then lowered his voice and scolded, "Even the factory manager personally stepped in to protect him. If you dare to cause trouble again, not only will you lose your job, but we'll all be implicated! From now on, stay away from him in the yard and in the factory, and don't provoke him again!"

Liu Haizhong stroked his sparse beard and chimed in, "The old man is right. We can't afford to offend him right now. We can only be patient for the time being and not let a small thing cause a big problem that affects our work."

Only Yan Bugui's eyes darted around, and he started making plans in his mind: Sun Jingyuan's medical skills are so good that if any family member has a headache or fever in the future, they can see a doctor for free and won't have to spend money to go to the hospital. I have to get on good terms with him.

After lunch break, employees from the factory area came to the clinic one after another, mostly suffering from shoulder and neck strain, and lower back and leg pain caused by years of heavy work. Sun Jingyuan calmly dealt with them, using the bone-setting and massage techniques provided by the system, combined with practical prescriptions, to provide targeted treatment for each employee, with very quick results.

The workers, who had initially approached the clinic with a "let's give it a try" attitude, experienced significant relief from their discomfort after receiving treatment. They all praised Sun Jingyuan highly, and the saying that "the new doctor, Dr. Sun, has superb medical skills" quickly spread throughout the factory. Even the workshop workers who had previously harbored reservations about Sun Jingyuan put aside their prejudices and genuinely respected this young factory doctor.

As the end of the workday approached, the staff in the clinic gradually dispersed. Sun Jingyuan quickly tidied up the medical equipment, checked the dosage of medicines, and then left work on time, heading towards the courtyard house.