The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 33 Valuable Guidance

"Thank you."

Zhao Xiaochui expressed his sincere gratitude for the visit of Secretary Liu and Yu Xiaoning.

This was the first time in his two lives that he had hosted a dinner party, and he never expected so many friends to help and support him; nor did he expect so many people of 'prominent' status to attend.

Friends come first, status comes second.

Unfortunately, he didn't realize that the people sitting around him were all people of status.

Liu Li, being a carefree person, couldn't sit still and had already run over to her sisters to play and joke around.

The charcoal crackled and popped, oil splattered everywhere, and the aroma of cumin mixed with chili powder wafted in the heat.

A KTV girl wearing two tank tops opened the blue bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) brought by Secretary Liu and drank heartily with the elderly men and women who enjoyed good liquor.

The massage therapists practically had their heads on the table as they glanced sideways at the food on their plates. Once they chose their favorite meat skewers, they leaned on their canes and moved on to the next spot.

The chubby receptionist eagerly took the garlic-roasted scallops that Guoguo had prepared and enjoyed them with a cold beer.

In this bustling corner of the martial arts world, all beings are equal.

Zhao Xiaochui also got to eat many delicious things that he had seen or heard about but never tasted.

Encouraged by everyone, I drank some baijiu (Chinese liquor) for the first time in my life, and finally sat on the folding chair with great satisfaction, burping.

"Little hammer."

An elderly man walked over with a child.

He was the most boisterous person at the training base that morning, and Zhao Xiaochui acknowledged this affection.

The little boy next to the old man was wearing thick glasses, and Zhao Xiaochui immediately understood what was going on.

“I take care of the child. My parents are busy with work and only come to see me once a week.”

The old man spoke very carefully:

“I worked in the neighborhood committee my whole life, and I was always kind to everyone until I retired. I never argued with anyone or deliberately caused trouble for anyone. It just so happens that Secretary Liu is here, so you can ask him to verify this, Little Hammer.”

Zhao Xiaochui looked over, and Secretary Liu nodded in agreement with the old man's words.

He smiled when he met the child, waved, and gently placed his right thumb behind the child's ear.

The surroundings gradually quieted down, and everyone turned their attention to this side.

A warm current circulated around his ear. Zhao Xiaochui pondered for a moment, then looked at the child. The thick glasses on his face made him appear more dull than his peers.

"how old are you?"

"7 is old."

Zhao Xiaochui frowned.

Why wasn't it treated earlier?

"I started treatment when I was three years old," the old man, surnamed Han, said with a wry smile. "I've seen so many doctors since I was a child. Some said it was a vitreous problem, some said it was an optic disc problem..."

"Was camouflage therapy performed?"

“It hasn’t stopped!” Grandpa Han answered decisively, “but it hasn’t worked.”

"Whether it works or not is not up to you to decide," Zhao Xiaochui suddenly said, for some reason, "Is it because of the irresponsible doctor or the busy parents?"

"Regardless of the doctor's diagnosis, optic nerve dysplasia is certain. The best treatment period is between 3 and 6 years old. Occlusion therapy is effective, but its effect is only to inhibit optic nerve atrophy."

Seemingly realizing that the object was a child, the warmth in his hand became more cautious. It slowly circled the child's head again, and Zhao Xiaochui learned the general situation of the child.

If left untreated, this child will end up like his colleagues, with severe amblyopia!
Zhao Xiaochui sighed, placed a skewer of lamb on a paper plate, removed the child's thick glasses, and then placed the plate in front of him.

"There's a skewer of lamb in front of you. When you can see it clearly, pick it up and hand it to your uncle, okay?"

The child nodded understandingly.

At this moment, the people in the backyard noticed what was happening. The laughter and chatter gradually faded away, and everyone's eyes were on Zhao Xiaochui.

Zhao Xiaochui extended his right hand and slowly placed it behind the child's ear. He then massaged the area with his thumb.

Extra points outside the meridians.

Xinming acupoint.

Everyone around stared intently at the bewildered little boy, at his eyes, watching as those cloudy eyes gradually cleared...

Suddenly, the child reached out and slowly but accurately grabbed the lamb skewer.

"Ah~"

Someone had just exclaimed in surprise when their mouth was covered.

He patted the child on the shoulder as encouragement, then staggered to his feet, his body covered in sweat making him look disheveled.

"The effect is temporary, which means the child has hope of recovery."

After explaining, Zhao Xiaochui picked up the handbag Li Ying had given him and staggered into the KTV to change clothes. Liu Li quickly ran over to support him.

Grandpa Han looked at the child, trembling, and held him in his arms. Then he looked at Secretary Liu:

"How much money do I need to pay?"

Secretary Liu looked at the child and sighed.

Just then, Old Gu, who was not far away, groped his way over. He squinted and tilted his head, seemingly looking for Grandpa Han's location.

"When I was a child, both my parents worked. To treat my eyes, they sold their hidden possessions. When they sold all their possessions, they sold their jobs. When they lost their jobs, they went to collect scraps. How much money did they make?"
Sometimes, even if you go bankrupt, you still can't have a healthy child.

This was a very broad topic, ranging from family to society, from parents to doctors, and it wasn't a suitable subject for a dinner gathering. The chubby receptionist stopped the conversation from continuing.

He waved to everyone to continue.

Laughter and cheers returned, but the shock of the miraculous healing they had just received would likely take a long time to subside.

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Dinner was a very pleasant affair, with laughter and chatter filling the air. Zhao Xiaochui was extremely grateful to have Secretary Liu there.

Thanks to his mediation, people of different statuses and positions were able to sit together happily and drink together. He truly deserves to be a leader who has been rooted in the grassroots for many years.

For Zhao Xiaochui, dinner held many surprises.

Sister Lin, a member of the chubby receptionist's sisterhood, gave Zhao Xiaochui her student status certificate and relevant self-study materials;
Yu Xiaoning took out a laptop from the trolley as a thank-you gift and an apology to Secretary Liu for his poor judgment of people.

"In modern society, knowledge is a very cheap thing."

Elite and sophisticated Yu Xiaoning operated her computer, adding Bilibili and some free online course links to her favorites, saying, "Only when you learn them will they become valuable."

Zhao Xiaochui stared blankly at the computer screen, which listed various free courses from top lecturers and experts, and asked incredulously, "These are all free?"

He broke through one layer of the information cocoon just like that?
Seeing his expression, Yu Xiaoning couldn't help but laugh. She typed on the keyboard with both hands, her fingers drawing smooth arcs. Her nail polish, gleaming with a cold metallic sheen, added to the allure of this urban beauty.

Yes, it's all free.

Yu Xiaoning withdrew her hands, startling Zhao Xiaochui out of her daze.

"Depending on your profession, you can search for the names of those experts on the website. However, I must remind you that there is a difference between video teaching and in-person teaching, and you will need to figure it out on your own."

"You can look at the catalog more often when you have free time to learn about various aspects of society."

Yu Xiaoning tapped the table lightly, as if she was thinking about how to mentor a newcomer to the workplace.

"In the near future, your savings will increase. I suggest you learn some basic knowledge about finance, securities, and law. I'm not introducing these to you to do anything, but to help you understand them so that your assets won't disappear or depreciate inexplicably."

The plot is about to begin, and to avoid any misunderstandings among readers, I'd like to clarify in advance:
1. These KTV girls don't exist in reality; there are no good people in entertainment venues.

2. This book takes place in a parallel world. Any resemblance between place names and real-world locations is purely coincidental.

3. The way a character is addressed changes depending on the context, which makes it a bit confusing.

4. May all the fathers who read this book be happy every day and make a fortune every month.

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(End of this chapter)