Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

Zhong Hanzhe would go with Liu Hui to trade coal ash one day a week, because two factories were willing to buy their coal ash, so they could buy even more coal ash. This inevitably aroused the envy of others, but the kids, at Liu Hui's instruction, insisted that it was to raise money for tuition through part-time work. Liu Hui and Zhong Hanzhe also chose a very secluded route to deliver the coal ash, so it always went smoothly.

Zhong Hanzhe would occasionally go home for a meal on weekends and give each of his younger siblings a few cents for pocket money. Perhaps it was because distance makes the heart grow fonder, but everyone missed the benefits of having their eldest brother at home. So every time he went home, his family would greet him warmly and ask after him.

Only Zhong Hanzhe felt lonely inside, always feeling that this wasn't what he wanted. Although they lived in the same compound, Huai'an seemed impervious to his advances, ignoring his attempts to be friendly without any reason, simply rejecting him, which greatly troubled Zhong Hanzhe.

His daily life was almost monotonous; aside from burying himself in his studies, he constantly kept an eye on Huai'an's every move. However, Huai'an was a recluse, and her daily life was extremely regular. Every morning at six o'clock sharp, she would leave home on time to practice martial arts along the river.

Zhong Hanzhe tried to get closer to Huai'an under the guise of jogging, but Huai'an showed no interest in his actions, not even bothering to look at him directly, at most giving a slight nod out of politeness. What annoyed Zhong Hanzhe even more was that every time he came to the river to try and talk to Huai'an, he would unexpectedly run into Gu Jingxing jogging there. This happened repeatedly, making Zhong Hanzhe increasingly unhappy.

One day, when Gu Jingxing came to the compound to look for Shi Huai'an, he was surprised to find that Zhong Hanzhe had also moved into the compound at some point and was even living in the room next to Huai'an's.

Whenever such moments arrived, Zhong Hanzhe, who rarely visited, would invariably rush to Huai'an's house to borrow various items, as if he had timed it perfectly. He knew perfectly well that Huai'an wouldn't give him a warm welcome. But he didn't back down; instead, he devised another plan—to deliberately ingratiate himself with the Shi couple. He greeted them with a beaming smile, calling them "Uncle" and "Auntie" with undisguised warmth and affection, displaying a close relationship with the Shi family. This was all a deliberate attempt to provoke Gu Jingxing, thus gaining the upper hand in this self-directed emotional battle.

Such underhanded tactics were utterly insignificant to Shi Huai'an. Now, Zhong Hanzhe's army was at the city gates, and the situation was dire. However, Shi Huai'an was not intimidated; instead, she responded calmly. On one hand, she sent her orange cat, Duoduo, to secretly monitor Zhong Hanzhe's every move; on the other hand, she deliberately avoided direct contact with him.

In her past life, a deep-seated fear of Zhong Hanzhe lingered in her heart, controlling her every action and causing her instinctive reaction to retreat and escape. However, after experiencing the past six months since her rebirth, Shi Huai'an has gradually adapted to and accepted the series of psychological and physiological changes that occurred in the original body.

Although she is only eight years old now, she exudes a vibrant and upward-looking energy. She is no longer the timid and cowardly little girl from her past life. Now, she has the meticulous love of her parents and the companionship of good teachers and helpful friends. She knows that she is no longer that pitiful child who was alone, helpless, and vulnerable. Therefore, Shi Huai'an is determined to completely break the curse of her past life and bravely embark on a completely different and wonderful life.

At present, Shi Huai'an believes that the most important thing is to continuously strengthen her own strength and become stronger. To this end, she devotes most of her time to two things: first, to practice martial arts diligently, training her body and honing her skills day after day; second, to immerse herself in learning all kinds of knowledge, whether it is the knowledge in textbooks or the basics of traditional Chinese medicine and herbal medicine, she absorbs nourishment with great thirst.

However, seeing their daughter locked in her room all day, seemingly preoccupied with something, the Shi couple couldn't help but feel worried. They even wondered if Huai'an had gone astray. But they dared not interfere too much, and could only silently watch over their daughter, hoping that she could soon emerge from this "demonic" period and grow up healthy and happy.

Huai'an brought Duo Duo into the space and applied to the system for an exam. She urgently needed to pass the tests to obtain more physical and intellectual points, which would further improve her learning and thinking abilities.

Because she learned to identify herbs and traditional Chinese medicine from Master Liu and his wife, and combined this with the theoretical knowledge in the book, she made rapid progress. Huai'an successfully passed the "Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine" exam, and the system rewarded her with 1000 points. She also received 100 points for completing the exam ahead of schedule, 2 points for physical strength, and 10 points for intelligence. In addition to the remaining 600 points, she had a total of 1700 points. After paying off 1500 points of interest over 6 months, she had 200 points remaining.

Huai'an breathed a sigh of relief; she had finally paid off her debt! She planned to finish her exam on the *Shennong Bencao Jing* before the winter break ended, then lie on the sofa listening to music. In her drowsy state, she heard a 'ding' sound, and the system's voice popped up:

Based on the host's excellent performance and big data analysis, and adhering to the principle of serving the host, the system has decided to open a space studio for you, which contains the TCM human body acupuncture point simulation function that you urgently need. You need to pay some points, and this function can be used permanently after a one-time purchase.

Shi Huai'an, who had been lazily lounging on the sofa, was jolted up as if struck by lightning upon hearing these words! This sudden movement startled Duo Duo, who was curled up and dozing nearby. Duo Duo's fur stood on end instantly, and it let out a terrified "Meow~" before leaping off the sofa with lightning speed, staring wide-eyed at Shi Huai'an as if he had transformed into a terrifying monster.

At this moment, Shi Huai'an was extremely anxious and completely disregarded Duo Duo's terrified appearance. She paced anxiously back and forth in the room, muttering, "Tongzi, my dear Tongzi, please tell me! What exactly is the human body acupuncture point simulation function? And how do I use it?"

Learning acupuncture is no easy task, especially locating those densely packed acupoints, which is extremely difficult. Acupuncture point insertion is no joke; if you accidentally insert the wrong point, the consequences could be dire, even fatal! Thinking of this, Shi Huai'an felt a chill of fear.

Previously at Master Liu's house, she had touched the hard wooden acupuncture point doll repeatedly, but still couldn't pinpoint the exact location and depth of each point, filling her with immense fear. Even with her closest parents, she simply couldn't bring herself to pierce them with silver needles; and as for herself, the thought alone was terrifying. Now, Shi Huai'an eagerly awaited a satisfactory answer from the system, hoping it would allow her to successfully master this challenging skill.

A ripple appeared in the air, as if the system had given a triumphant twist. After the airflow in the space returned to calm, the system said:

The Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture point simulation function is a virtual online function. After you purchase this function, a virtual studio and a doll will appear in your space according to your wishes. You can also make this doll look like anyone, allowing you to practice acupuncture by inserting needles. It will correct the accuracy and depth of your acupuncture points. If it is a treatment procedure, it will also provide feedback on your operation.

Furthermore, you can input the patient's symptom information, and the puppet will simulate the symptoms and provide realistic feedback based on your acupuncture and treatment. If it is wrong, it can be reset until you find a correct treatment. The puppet also has a drug trial correction function. As long as you input the symptoms and prescription, it can provide feedback on the efficacy and side effects of the prescription, and will suggest the efficacy of the drug trial for different constitutions.

Buy one get two free. Using it in conjunction with the "Nine Needles for Rejuvenation" and "Thirteen Needles for Ghost Gate" acupuncture techniques will make your learning twice as effective.

Duoduo, who was standing nearby, understood and meowed: "Meow~ This function is so powerful, I want to buy it, I want to buy it, I want to buy it!"

Huai'an was so excited and wanted it so badly, but she only had 200 points left. She also understood the system's tricks; it just wanted her to borrow points, right? Fine, I'll borrow them! She asked, "System, can I borrow 10,000 points?"

The system says: According to your credit score, you can now borrow 10,000 points with a 5% monthly interest rate, payable in one year, and enjoy permanent access. If you fail to repay on time, the system will close your online studio and deduct points from your credit score.

Huai'an was on the verge of tears, pleading, "Can I borrow for two years? That's too short a period."

The system's airflow rippled through the space again, saying: "Not short. It's January 1960 now, convenient for timing." (Year-end special offer: Buy one, get two free! Includes the long-lost limited edition "Nine Needles for Rejuvenation" and "Thirteen Needles of Ghosts." Don't miss this opportunity!)

Well, Huai'an was indeed very tempted, but 10,000 points! That's a matter of credit. Huai'an is rather conservative and worried about what would happen if he couldn't repay the points within a year. The interest would be 500 points per month, which would be 6000 points in 12 months. He was really unsure about accumulating points all at once.

She tried asking, "Besides the previous methods of earning points, are there any other ways?"

The system says: To encourage the host to practice boldly, the system has introduced the following: Successfully treating an illness will earn 1000 points, 2 points of physical strength, and 10 points of intelligence; successfully saving a person will earn 3000 points, 2 points of physical strength, and 10 points of intelligence; and early repayment of a loan will reward 500 points.

This is going to squeeze Huai'an dry! Oh well, how will we know our limits if we don't squeeze them?

Huai'an really wanted this simulation system. She couldn't wait to click confirm, and the system immediately displayed a string of numbers: Points balance: -9900 points, monthly interest 5%, calculated based on the repayment date.

With a 'ding', a silver metal door frame and door instantly materialized on an empty wall in the living room. A small, exquisite metal plaque hung on the metal door, bearing five gleaming words: Huai'an Studio.

Huai'an was thrilled. As soon as she and Duoduo reached the door, a virtual display screen appeared on the door, showing that facial recognition was successful. The metal door then silently slid open to both sides.

The walls were bare except for a workbench in the middle. On the workbench lay a faceless doll covered with a green cotton cloth. On the first shelf of the cart next to it were two ancient books, "Nine Needles for Rejuvenation" and "Thirteen Needles for Ghost Gates," and below them were various silver needles and sterilization tools.

She approached the doll, and the faceless doll suddenly spoke: "Hello, you can imagine the patient's appearance or name, and I will transform into his appearance according to your wishes."

Shi Huai'an's mouth dropped open. This was too powerful! Who should she give the needles to? For some reason, Zhong Hanzhe's image suddenly flashed into her mind... If she were to stick the needles into him, like Rong Momo did...

The sound of a ding interrupted her reverie. At that moment, the faceless doll on the bed transformed into Zhong Hanzhe, who was now thirteen or fourteen years old, lying there with his eyes closed on his handsome face. He was still naked, but fortunately, a green cotton cloth covered his shoulders and below.

Huai'an was so frightened that he took three steps back, shook his head, and raised his hand to cover his eyes, saying, "No, no, please turn back into the original faceless doll, please!"

The doll on the bed returned to its original form, calming the panicked Huai'an down a bit. Okay, I'll clear my mind and start by recognizing the acupoints.

The faceless puppet had no mouth, yet it spoke: "Alright, don't panic. Since you are a beginner, I will show you the location, uses, and techniques for finding acupoints on the human body. You can begin your basic practice."

In fact, under the guidance of Madam Liu, Shi Huai'an already knew the acupuncture points by heart. Now she just needed to start practicing acupuncture. She took a deep breath and stepped forward to take the pulse of the puppet. The texture of the puppet's skin and the pulse were exactly the same as those of a real person.

Huai'an took a deep breath, trying to calm her chaotic thoughts, and then began to concentrate on finding the acupoints, carefully inserting the silver needles one by one. Each time she successfully inserted a needle, she would imitate her master's wife's gentle and caring tone and ask softly, "Do you feel any swelling or pain? Do you feel any numbness?" And the doll seemed to have a life of its own, answering very cooperatively, "Yes, it does feel a little swollen and painful."

However, this seemingly simple acupuncture technique actually harbors hidden dangers. If Huai'an accidentally inserts the needle into the wrong spot, failing to precisely target the specific acupoint and instead accidentally piercing the surrounding skin or other unrelated points, and if improper force is applied at this moment, the recipient may experience a piercing, excruciating pain. At this point, the expressionless, faceless puppet will immediately issue a stern warning: "Watch out! You've inserted the needle in the wrong spot!"

Furthermore, if a capillary in the surrounding tissue is punctured due to improper technique, causing bleeding, the faceless puppet will immediately remind you: "In this case, it is recommended to apply appropriate pressure to the area to stop the bleeding. After the bleeding stops, remember to carefully disinfect the area. Do not be careless, as this could lead to infection. It is particularly important to emphasize that if acupuncture is performed in the wrong location, it can lead to a series of serious consequences, such as abnormally intense pain, increased bleeding, impaired limb movement, a significantly increased risk of infection, and even potential damage to internal organs!"

And so, Huai'an practiced nervously and cautiously for an entire day. Sweat had already soaked through her clothes, and large beads of sweat kept rolling down her forehead, but she still gritted her teeth and persevered, daring not to slacken in the slightest.

As he was leaving, Huai'an, now behaving himself, clasped his hands together, grinned at the faceless puppet, and said happily, "Thank you, teacher! You've worked so hard. I'll come back to see you again tomorrow!"

The faceless doll said expressionlessly, "Good luck~"