The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Popular Science Before the End of Chapter 483
"One more thing, I hope that when people see various information about this massage parlor, they can open their eyes wide and distinguish clearly."

After one live stream, Zhao Xiaochui realized that he was not used to or liked facing so many people at the same time, so he decided to make things clear this time.

"Aside from doing some serious national fitness science popularization and this live-streaming sales event, it has never done any other promotion."

"The exaggerated claims made by some short video bloggers have absolutely nothing to do with this store!"

"The so-called TCM internal massage, also known as 'relaxed and slow walking,' refers to a set of comprehensive internal abilities for treatment that are developed through specific training methods, guided by TCM theory and combined with modern medical knowledge."

"There's nothing mysterious about this massage parlor. To put it simply, the body's life system and our cognitive system are separate, but there's a loophole—we can trick the brain by controlling our breathing and attention, reducing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, alleviating physical and mental tension and stress responses, while simultaneously enhancing the activity of the accessory sensory nervous system, promoting physical and mental relaxation and recovery."

"Many people can achieve this effect through meditation, mindfulness, and progressive muscle relaxation."

"If you find these things troublesome and can't relax, then go to this massage parlor. It takes advantage of this loophole, sending signals to your brain through your breathing: 'The host is now in a very safe and relaxed state. Please immediately lower your blood pressure and reduce stress hormones, and release some feel-good hormones...'"

"If you think it's too expensive, that's okay, you can run too;"
You can eat without looking at your phone;
Reading is also acceptable;
Drawing is also an option;
It's not just about sitting there to feel calm and relaxed;

Use your phone less; focus on studying, life, and work instead!

"If you still say you can't live without your phone, that's fine."

Zhao Xiaochui leaned forward slightly, as if making eye contact with everyone watching on the screen, and said sincerely:
"Then go to a short video platform and watch the science videos by those girls from 'Easy and Slow Travel'."

"Please ignore their appearance and figure. They are sincere and want to help each of us rediscover that state of mind and body balance that we have long forgotten in our fast-paced lives."

"That concludes the live stream."

He paused slightly, then gave the camera a goofy smile:

Thank you all for your company, goodbye.

……

"..."

The headquarters building of Deep Exploration in Beijing.

In the CEO's office, Yu Xiaoning, with her phone switched off, was filled with mixed emotions.

The amount of information released in this live broadcast was enormous. It not only brought bad luck to some people, but also allowed people at certain levels to see what Relaxing and Slow Travel was doing.

And where that money went.

Just then, the cell phone on the table suddenly started vibrating.

The screen lit up, displaying a familiar number.

Yu Xiaoning quickly picked up the phone, took a deep breath to compose herself, and pressed the answer button:
"Hello, sir/madam."

"Hello, leader!"

A gentle voice came from the other end of the phone: "Xiao Ning, I heard that your Deep Exploration program is also involved in this industrial upgrading?"

“Yes, sir!” Yu Xiaoning replied respectfully. “We are trying to reconstruct the production logic using AI and big data, bypassing the centuries-old Western experience right from the raw material processing stage.” She raised her voice slightly: “So what if it’s a century-old experience? Go has a four-thousand-year history, but wasn’t it still defeated by AI and big data?”

How confident are you?

"Even if the hardware doesn't reach the world's top level for the time being," Yu Xiaoning answered confidently, "we can use intelligent algorithms to compensate and make the final product reach the international top level!"

The leader pondered for a moment: "Can this approach be replicated in other industries?"

“Absolutely!” Yu Xiaoning answered without hesitation. “It’s a transferable methodology!”

On the phone, the leader thought for a moment before continuing to ask:
"Xiao Ning, the report from below says that the kid withdrew from the previous business and switched to direct investment?"

“This…” Yu Xiaoning hesitated slightly, “Sir, the specific situation may differ slightly from the report…”

"Don't worry," a hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone. "The issue of a few individuals acting on their own initiative will be handled. What I'd like to know is whether our National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (Big Fund) should co-invest?"

Yu Xiaoning suddenly realized that, for the leader, the conflict during the day was just a minor episode; what he was really concerned about was the current state of the entire emerging industry.

“Leader,” she said firmly, “I recently reviewed global funding flows—we must invest in AI, we absolutely must have it!”

"What about confidence?"

Upon hearing this question, Yu Xiaoning smiled confidently: "Three years ahead!"

"Leader, there's one more thing: AI technology must be applied to the manufacturing industry to create value. In this regard, there is no more suitable environment in the world than China."

"The future of this industry will inevitably lie in the East!"

After listening, the leader did not immediately express his opinion, but instead chuckled.
"It's strange, but such a large-scale industrial upgrade was spearheaded by a young massage therapist."

He changed the subject abruptly, asking casually as if making small talk: "By the way, I heard that kid's been throwing a tantrum again lately? Where did he go?"

Thinking of the chaotic live broadcast just now, Yu Xiaoning's throat tightened, and she replied in a low voice, "Boss... I can't contact him either."

"Hahaha!" the leader laughed heartily. "If you can get in touch, please pass on a message—"

"Tell us what's wrong! We'll try our best to meet any reasonable requests!"

"It's a good thing that young people are energetic!"

"..."

After hanging up the phone, Yu Xiaoning's last bit of doubt vanished. That fat man was Zhao Xiaochui!
Even the leader specifically mentioned the word "wronged," indicating that something serious must have happened. That's why Zhao Xiaochui disguised himself as a big fat man and 'willfully' disappeared.

She felt that the leader had miscalculated this time; that kid was too special, and he was a hot-blooded and impulsive young man.

As far as she knew, Chen Guifen had never taught Zhao Xiaochui how to behave within the rules of this society!
However, these things were not of much concern to her. The issue she was concerned about had already been addressed by her supervisor on the phone—the in-depth exploration was considered secure, and no one would cause any more trouble.

She was just curious about what that kid was up to.
(End of this chapter)