The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 13 Development
Zhao Xiaochui didn't let the masseur Dong ask any more probing questions; he explained his situation in detail.

Accurate acupoint identification, a natural talent for the Six Healing Sounds, and a basic introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine. This introduction includes:
Basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, diagnostics of traditional Chinese medicine, meridian theory, and acupoint theory.

In addition, he is also studying specialized textbooks on massage, such as massage techniques, massage methods, and massage therapy.

Standing at the entrance of the massage parlor, Zhao Xiaochui was not just telling Dong the health care specialist what he was saying. Behind him, inside the newly closed massage parlor, there were still the chubby receptionist, colleagues, and customers who had not yet left.

Every word he uttered represented a young man's efforts to pursue his dreams. Although these efforts ultimately failed against reality, Zhao Xiaochui never regretted it.

In the five years before his rebirth, he had indeed been seriously studying these things.

Now, with the added advantage of a cheat code, he is confident in creating a new world.

As he explained, the customer expressed admiration and relief, while his colleague had a complex expression.

Then, Dr. Dong extended an olive branch by presenting his senior professional qualification certificate.

The mentorship I've always dreamed of is right before my eyes!
Zhao Xiaochui refused without hesitation.

After seeing off the furious Dr. Dong, the chubby receptionist patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly:

"This person is wicked. If you follow him, he will control your future."

Zhao Xiaochui nodded seriously: "I'm doing very well here."

Hearing him say that, the chubby receptionist felt relieved. She glanced back at the happy customers and employees and said meaningfully, "The platform is very important. The connections and channels you develop through the platform are all your own, which is better than relying on others!"

"Don't underestimate our little shop that costs sixty yuan. Not to mention Secretary Liu, do you think those middle-aged women really have no money?"

The chubby receptionist rarely speaks so seriously; she's usually quick to criticize everything and everyone.

Only after learning about her identity as the franchise owner did Zhao Xiaochui understand why she was always taken in by this massage parlor after facing setbacks whenever she went out before her rebirth.

It's all because of this chubby receptionist who has a sharp tongue but a kind heart.

In this malicious society, if you pay attention, you will find that there are always kind people who use warmth and care to light up the dark corners, which is also where people like Zhao Xiaochui can barely survive.

At this moment, Zhao Xiaochui suddenly realized that without the fat receptionist, he wouldn't have been able to last even five years, let alone have the mindset to learn those knowledge and skills.

"Hey, did you weigh yourself today?" he asked softly, taking the arm of the plump receptionist.

"I've lost three pounds," Chen Guifen grinned, her loud voice making Zhao Xiaochui's head buzz.

"Let's keep it up, three times a week. Sister Chen, you must restrict your diet. Try to lose three pounds a month, and make sure it doesn't come back."

As Zhao Xiaochui said this, he vaguely felt the heat flowing through his body, as if it had increased.

Shaking his head without giving it much thought, Zhao Xiaochui bid farewell to everyone and went to the KTV to earn some extra money.

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In the brightly lit KTV, Liu Li smiled as she saw off the first group of customers that night. She remained leaning on the front desk without getting up, because Zhao Xiaochui was squatting behind her.

“If you have a big butt, don’t sit for long periods of time.” Zhao Xiaochui was massaging Liu Li’s large intestine acupoint on her waist, complaining, “If you keep doing this, you’ll develop a lot of health problems sooner or later.”

Liu Li stuck her big buttocks back a little and said with a coquettish smile, "Isn't that what you're here for~"

Zhao Xiaochui patted it casually, and to be honest, it felt really good: "Even with me, it wouldn't be enough; massage isn't a cure-all."

"But my little hammer is omnipotent."

The woman's praise made Zhao Xiaochui feel elated, and he unconsciously increased his heat.

"...It...it doesn't hurt anymore?" Liu Li said incredulously, leaning on the bar counter.

"Woman, am I awesome?"

"Great pen!"

The arrival of new guests interrupted their sweet nothings, and Zhao Xiaochui, having had his fill of touching, sneaked off to the KTV waiting area.

The reception area was a room separated by a glass wall, where a group of brightly dressed women sat.

Today is the weekend, and there are no shift breaks during the night rush hour. All the girls are on duty at the same time, like commodities, waiting for customers outside the glass room to choose them.

Zhao Xiaochui recalled something and suddenly realized something interesting:

These were the oddballs, the oldest no more than 28 and the youngest 23. Aside from joking around with customers and being taken advantage of at work, they had absolutely no scandals in their personal lives. Zhao Xiaochui had never heard of any of the girls being taken out for late-night snacks or outings by customers, never.

There were no customers at the moment. The girls in the glass room looked at Zhao Xiaochui, who was dressed in sportswear, and began to flirt with him, making Zhao Xiaochui both laugh and cry as he walked in.

She slapped away several hands that were trying to touch her: "Who wants to go first today?"

"Me! Me!"

It's still Guoguo.

"Where do you feel unwell?"

"What else?" the straightforward girl from Northeast China said, "Shoulder blades and big buttocks."

Zhao Xiaochui nodded, signaling Guoguo to get up from the bar stool and squat behind her to apply pressure to the Weizhong acupoint behind her knee.

Use the thumb pushing method, 30 seconds on each side.

Zhao Xiaochui secretly added some heat, saying, "I'll apply more pressure today. After this massage, if you pay more attention, these two areas should remain clear for at least three days."

"I saw on the news that the economic situation is not good in the future. You should also save some money and stop spending money on useless things every day. Having some savings will give you confidence in the face of difficulties."

Listening to his rambling, the noisy massage room suddenly fell silent.

The girls watched the young man quietly, noticing the sweat on his forehead—after working as a door-to-door service provider for over half a month, they had grown accustomed to this honest young man serving them while drenched in sweat.

At this moment, looking at him squatting down, head down, eyes fixed on the ground, it seemed as if he was afraid that his well-intentioned advice would backfire and hurt others.

The corners of his mouth involuntarily curved upwards.

They laugh every day, joking, laughing, and faking smiles with guests, but when has it been since they smiled from the heart like this?

"Today I will press one acupoint for you - Weizhong. Its main function is to relieve pain in the lower back and hips, fatigue in the lower limbs, especially symptoms related to prolonged sitting."

"You guys feel it when I press it, and then try it on each other when there are no customers."

After serving Guoguo, Zhao Xiaochui gestured for the girl next to him to get up, squat down, and start taking care of her.

Today, he doesn't plan to charge money; he's just doing his work voluntarily.

Guoguo, a girl from Northeast China, stared at him blankly, then wiped her face and walked out of the quiet glass room with her head down.

"What are you looking at? Can't you see the woman shedding tears?"

"What, you disagree?"

"Holy crap, they even dared to hit me! Girls, someone's been hit!"

"Damn it, they've come to our territory and started causing trouble."

"Let's go, ladies!"

In an instant, the once-full massage room was empty except for Zhao Xiaochui, who was squatting on the floor. He watched as chaos erupted outside the glass room, with lipsticks, shirts, and high heels flying everywhere, and girls grabbing male customers' hair, scratching them, and groping them...

He looked at his right hand again, feeling like crying but having no tears left.

For the past two weeks, what kind of people has he been serving?
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As night deepens and dawn approaches, the dormitory building is filled with students.

Suddenly, a hot, delicate body crawled into the bed, and the sleeping Zhao Xiaochui instinctively hugged it tightly.

For a moment, in this season of fluctuating temperatures, this little quilt seemed to become the warmest place in the world.

"Little Hammer, everyone hopes you will have a good future."

"Don't worry about it."

"Watching you grow up is like playing a nurturing game for us."

"It's very fulfilling."

(End of this chapter)