Chapter 34.2

Half an hour later, Guan Yue finished diagnosing and prescribing medicine.

Deng Baizhu took the prescription to the pharmacy to get the herbs prepared. While the herbs were being boiled, Guan Yue used the time to perform acupuncture.

There were thirteen patients, and Guan Yue’s small box of silver needles was definitely not enough. Xiao Ma had to make a trip to the traditional Chinese medicine clinic downstairs to get more needles.

Deng Weimin, a clever person, had already figured out what was happening. As soon as Deng Baishu had gone to get the medicine, Xiao Ma had gone down to fetch more needles. It was clear that there were more patients with secret identities on the mountain.

He couldn’t let it go. He had to go up and take a look.

Xiao Ma couldn’t shake him off, so he could only say: “You can watch Doctor Guan perform acupuncture, but don’t tell anyone about what you see upstairs.”

Deng Weimin, impatient, replied: “I’ve been a health doctor for the leaders. I know what should and shouldn’t be said. Don’t worry, my mouth is sealed. Hurry up, don’t delay Guan Yue while she’s doing acupuncture.”

It was summer now, so the environment for acupuncture didn’t have to be as meticulous. The first patient to receive acupuncture was Old Master Zhao. He directly took off his clothes, wearing only a pair of shorts, and lay on the simple bed in the yard.

Yes, the mountain had set up a simple bed, and now they were placing the beds directly in the yard.

After finishing with Mr. Zhao, Xiao Ma and Deng Weimin ran up, out of breath.

Guan Yue said: “You came just in time. Help me with two needles.”

Xiao Huang, now wearing only shorts, awkwardly lay on the bed. His injury was in a sensitive area, and a few needles had to be placed in more private parts, so it was better for Deng Weimin to do it.

Deng Weimin chuckled: “Where should I place the needles? Just tell me.”

Guan Yue said: “You help me with three needles.”

When the person performing the acupuncture was an experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctor like Deng Weimin, Xiao Huang no longer felt embarrassed. He obediently slightly spread his legs, allowing Deng Weimin to proceed.

For the final few needles on his lower abdomen and waist, Guan Yue took over personally.

When the last needle was placed, a thread of spiritual energy was infused, activating all the acupoints connected by the silver needles.

As soon as Guan Yue let go, Xiao Huang’s… private area, under the watchful eyes of everyone, trembled and stood up unsteadily.

It was truly incredible!

Deng Weimin was also excited: “How did you do it?”

He had treated patients with similar conditions before, but never like this, where the result was achieved instantly, as it was with Guan Yue.

Guan Yue replied: “Don’t get too excited. This is just a temporary effect triggered by the acupuncture.”

Even though it was only temporary, Xiao Huang was satisfied. He tried to hold his head high and looked at his dear younger brother.

Deng Weimin slapped the back of his head and forced it back down: “Lie down properly.”

The thirteen patients present all felt that this was a deal well worth it.

Wealth is easy to obtain, but a good doctor is hard to find!

Especially when they later found out that Guan Yue was unwilling to treat so many patients. There would only be five spots per year. Even if someone had money, they couldn’t just come whenever they wanted; they would have to compete with others for the chance.

Tsk, tsk, some of the seriously ill patients wondered if they could survive long enough to even make it to the day the spots were up for bidding.

Immediately, they all felt they were incredibly lucky.

When they returned, they were determined to thank Zhang Mingrui. He was a straightforward person, never speaking empty words.

After they returned, they each sent lavish gifts to Zhang Mingrui, especially Old Master Zhao and the elder of the Huang family.

However, this was all a side story; let’s not get into that for now.

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Guan Yue spent the afternoon at Xiaoqing Mountain. When Gu Sui got off work and went home, he didn’t find Guan Yue there.

By the time he made dinner and still hadn’t seen her return, Gu Sui decided to go to Xiaoqing Mountain to look for her.

What did he see?

A man who seemed a little younger than him, blushing as he spoke to Guan Yue, occasionally casting shy and timid glances at her.

Gu Sui’s face immediately darkened.

Perhaps Gu Sui’s gaze was too full of hostility, and Xiao Huang quickly noticed him.

Guan Yue also saw him and smiled as she ran over: “Are you here to pick me up?”

Gu Sui replied: “Mm, I made dinner and was waiting for you to come home and eat.”

“We’re done here, let’s go home.” Guan Yue said, taking the initiative to hold Gu Sui’s hand.

Gu Sui glanced at Xiao Huang and then walked away holding Guan Yue’s hand.

Xiao Huang was confused; the man seemed to be unfriendly toward him.

Old Master Zhao slapped Xiao Huang on the back: “The head down there can’t get up, but the head up here is also dumb? It’s obvious that Guan Yue and that man are a couple. Why is he hostile toward you? He sees you as a rival in love.”

When Old Master Zhao pointed it out, Xiao Huang quickly realized and waved his hands in denial: “Doctor Guan is too amazing. I wouldn’t dare pursue her.”

An elder standing nearby said: “If you could win her over, that’d be impressive. Your Huang family would definitely rise to new heights.”

Old Master Zhao laughed heartily: “That girl clearly has her own ideas. She’s so close with that man, Xiao Huang definitely has no chance!”

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On Gu Sui’s side, he subtly asked Guan Yue: “Was that your patient just now?”

“Mm, one of my patients. His condition is the easiest to treat.”

“What kind of condition?”

“Uh… it’s not something I can really talk about.”

She still had a tiny bit of professional ethics, and didn’t want to reveal Xiao Huang’s personal matters.

Since Guan Yue said this, Gu Sui didn’t press further. “I made your favorite spicy and fragrant dried chicken for dinner.”

Guan Yue pulled him: “I’ve been craving it! Let’s hurry home.”

On the way, Guan Yue said: “I haven’t had sauerkraut fish in a long time. I want to eat sauerkraut fish tomorrow.”

“Then you can catch a fish tomorrow morning, and I’ll cook it for you at lunch.”

“Then I’ll go to the sanatorium for a walk and stop by the mountain creek to catch a fish.”

Guan Yue suddenly remembered: “The creek down the mountain hasn’t had anyone fishing in it since the villagers moved away last year. The fish must be pretty big by now, right?”

“Heh, what are you thinking? Any big fish there have already been caught by Xiao Ma and the others. Because there weren’t enough fish to eat, they even added a lot of fish fry to the creek in the spring.”

“Then I’ll go to the mountain tomorrow to catch fish. If the fish there are too small, they’ll just be full of bones.”

They kept talking as they walked back home and had dinner.

The wind-dried chicken, crisp and dry, was stir-fried with red oil, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and bean paste. The smell was amazing, both fragrant and spicy. With this dish, Guan Yue could easily eat two bowls of rice.

Just after finishing dinner, Guan Yue rubbed her stomach while thinking about the sauerkraut fish.

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The next morning, Guan Yue went to work with Gu Sui at the sanatorium. Since there were no new patients, she took a walk around the inpatient department before heading to Xiaoqing Mountain.

On Xiaoqing Mountain, everyone had already finished breakfast, and Old Master Zhao led everyone in some physical exercises.

Guan Yue said: “You all know how to do Tai Chi?”

“Haha, it’s not very formal. We just do it to move our bodies.”

Guan Yue smiled: “That’s great. It’s good for you to keep moving. Have you all finished eating? Did you drink your medicine?”

“We just finished.”

“Good. Let’s get to work quickly, and start with acupuncture.”

Old Master Zhao immediately began to undress: “I’ll go first today.”

After Guan Yue finished acupuncture on him yesterday afternoon, he had an early dinner, drank his medicine, and then slept soundly. He had the kind of deep sleep that lasted through the night, and when he woke up, he felt no pain in his body or limbs.

He jumped out of bed, feeling as if he could punch a cow to death with one blow.

Yes, it was that exaggerated. Having endured chronic pain for years, any slight improvement brought such excitement and joy that it was indescribable.

Xiao Huang was the same.

When he woke up in the morning, he felt his little brother stirring, not fully up yet, but at least there was some movement, wasn’t there?