Chapter 39 Peony and Licorice Decoction

In Aunt Hu's mind, Ruogu naturally has a beauty filter.

She knows how to be grateful, and she will always remember all those who helped them during Hu Guofeng's illness.

She looked at Ruogu, and the gratitude in her eyes was like clear spring water. That pure gratitude was more touching than any words.

She had no ability to give Ruogu material rewards and could only express her gratitude in her heart and vowed to be a vegetarian for the rest of her life and pray for her blessing.

Aunt Hu's eyes when she looked at Ruogu were warm and dazzling, and could not be ignored.

Ruogu took back his hand and chuckled, "Don't worry, Auntie, you have stasis-type periarthritis of the shoulder, which is mainly caused by the failure of local qi and blood to flow smoothly, resulting in blood stasis.

I'll give you bloodletting treatment on your meridians and prescribe some Peony and Licorice Decoction for conditioning. It won't be a big problem."

Aunt Hu believed her words without a doubt and said with a firm look in her eyes, "I'm not worried. Just treat me. I will fully cooperate with you. Do I have to lie down even if I have to bleed?"

Chen Ruogu shook his head. "You can just sit like this, but you have to pull your shirt down so that your shoulders are fully exposed."

As soon as she said this, Chi Zhengzheng hurriedly turned around to close the ward door and put away his cell phone.

The patients did not object to her being photographed during treatment, but were reluctant if their bodies were slightly exposed.

Aunt Hu has traditional and conservative ideas, so she would definitely not be happy. Chi Zhengzheng did not force her. She took out the disinfectant, showed a warm smile, and said enthusiastically:
"Auntie, let me help you disinfect first. Don't worry, bloodletting the meridians doesn't hurt at all."

Aunt Hu pulled down her clothes without any worries. She said with a smile on her face, "I'm not worried. I feel at ease with your doctor Chen here."

Hu Guofeng was lying on the hospital bed, looking at his wife, his eyes full of heartache. He said in a low voice: "If I hadn't been sick and dragged you down, your frozen shoulder wouldn't have gotten worse. It's all my fault!"

Aunt Hu turned her head to look at her husband and said without complaint:
"I already had this disease, so how can I say that it was you who caused me to suffer? It was a blessing in disguise that you had the opportunity to meet Doctor Chen and get cured. If you really feel indebted to me, then try to recover soon and you can serve me for the rest of your life."

Hu Guofeng nodded vigorously with tears in his eyes. When he first got married, he put his parents first in his heart and always stood by them no matter what happened. Later, when he had a son, he worked very hard to save up a fortune for his son.

He took care of the elderly and children in his family, but neglected his wife who accompanied him. Although he gave all the money to her, he never bought her clothes or jewelry, and always ordered her to do this and that.

It was not until he was bedridden that he realized that he could not rely on anyone at home, and only his wife never left him.

No matter how busy or tired she was every day, how many times she went to the hospital, or how many sets of clothes she got dirty, she never complained and always comforted him in a soft voice.

Now he has figured it out. Once he recovers, he will no longer work so hard to make money for his children and grandchildren.

His pension is enough for the couple to live on, and he uses the extra money to take his wife out for a walk. In the second half of his life, he should live for himself.

Aunt Hu could probably figure out what Old Hu was thinking, and she had also let it go. She thought that children and grandchildren would have their own blessings, and that they should let go as long as they had fulfilled their responsibilities.

Ruogu was not aware of the old couple's household affairs, but he understood that it was not easy for them to support each other to where they are today.

She walked to Aunt Hu, and when she was ready, she took the needle and quickly pricked her Ah Shi point twice. Dark red blood immediately flowed out.

Chi Zhengzheng quickly handed over the glass jar, and Ruogu let it attach to the puncture site where the bleeding occurred. Five minutes later, he took the glass jar off and applied local pressure and disinfection to prevent skin hematoma and infection.

The treatment did not take too much time. Aunt Hu tidied her clothes and moved her shoulders first. The stiff and sore shoulders were loosened and she felt much more relaxed.

Chen Ruogu said softly, "Simply bloodletting the meridians only treats the symptoms but not the root cause. It must be combined with Peony and Licorice Decoction. This can better promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, promote qi and dredge the meridians, soften tendons and relieve pain, and completely improve the limited movement of the shoulder joint."

Aunt Hu didn't want to suffer any more. When Old Hu went back to practice walking, he would need her support. Her periarthritis of the shoulder would not heal very well. No matter how bitter and smelly the Chinese medicine was, she had to drink it with her nose pinched.

She also asked in detail about the details of boiling the medicine. After all, she had little contact with Chinese medicine, and if she bought it back and handled it improperly, it would be a disaster.

After finishing the business, Aunt Hu smiled and narrowed her eyes into slits. She took Ruogu's hand and said:

"It is a blessing for us old couple to meet you. I don't know how to repay you, so I brought some chickens and eggs that I raised to you. I tied the chickens with ropes and put them in bags. I put them on the side of the counter to nourish you and the children."

When they came over, they were indeed carrying a big bag in their hands, which turned out to be for her.

Fortunately, it was not a valuable item. Ruogu accepted the kindness and said gently:

"The chickens that Auntie raises must be delicious. You and Uncle Hu should also pay attention to supplementing your nutrition and don't let yourselves suffer. I'll accept it this time, but don't do this again in the future."

Hu Guofeng was very happy to hear this, and he said happily:

"It's good that you are willing to accept it. It's not worth much. If it weren't for you, I might not have lived to see the New Year... It's all my savings that I spent on medical treatment, otherwise I wouldn't have given you such a shabby thank you gift..."

Ruogu disagreed with this statement. She leaned over and pulled out the needle in Hu Guofeng's body. She said in a deep and calm voice:

"A sincere heart is worth more than ten thousand taels of gold. Uncle Hu, don't underestimate yourself."

After hearing her say this, Hu Guofeng had even greater respect for her, and this respect had nothing to do with age.

Although he could feel his legs after the acupuncture, Ruogu did not let him stand up and walk immediately. After all, his legs had been without function for such a long time and he still needed to exercise slowly.

Everyone saw clearly the smiles on the old couple's faces when they left.

Only then did the fans realize that the title of the Silver Needle Lady was not just a false title, and they believed it even more firmly after seeing it with their own eyes.

Compared to the initial hype, now there are messages of support from patients’ families, and testimonies from people who witnessed the incident.

The internet is once again showing a trend of flattery and praise, with some even saying that the Silver Needle Lady is omnipotent and can bring people back to life with a single needle.

No matter what, excess is as bad as deficiency. If Ruogu is deified by exaggeration, he will be pulled down sooner or later.

Xie Bin was very clear about this principle. With his strong execution ability, he personally stepped in to guide public opinion and finally eliminated the counterattack from people with ulterior motives.

Ruogu is not aware of the ever-changing situation on the Internet, but she is still committed to curing diseases and saving lives.

Fans have been waiting at Jishidiang for many days in a row just to capture the most authentic life photos of the Silver Needle Lady.

Although there is a risk of being photographed when going out, Ruogu cannot hide at home all the time.

Each of the photos that were secretly taken and posted online is perfect and pleasing to the eye from any angle.

Her beauty is not ostentatious, but becomes more appealing the more you look at it, just like aged wine, which has been endowed with a unique aroma by time. When you savour it carefully, it is unforgettable.

The world is full of people who love beauty, so among her increasing number of fans, a small half of them are attracted by her looks. Even though she tries to go out less, there are still many photos of her on the Internet, and Shao Bai secretly keeps a lot of them.

If Ruogu when she was young was the little fairy in his mind, then Ruogu now is the goddess in his heart, and every trait of hers fits his aesthetic point.

When he watched Ruogu’s cooking videos, he would imagine that the dish was cooked for him, and then he would only eat that dish that day.

However, Ruogu deliberately avoided suspicion. Every time Shao Bai came to get medicine for the students, he would not say a word to him. He always found excuses to avoid him and asked other people to get it for him, which made him very painful.

Finally, the day of Lin Hui's follow-up visit arrived. Shao Bai suppressed his anxiety and waited until Lin Hui finished his class before driving him there.

He Hui saw Shao Bai first. Although he didn't like this returning elite who wanted to poach his talents, he was able to maintain basic courtesy and greeted him with a forced smile.

"Hello, Mr. Shao! Are you here to take a patient for a follow-up visit? My sister-in-law is giving the patient an acupuncture injection. You may need to wait a little longer."

Shao Bai said calmly, "It's okay, let Ruogu do his job, I'm not in a hurry."

Lin Hui quietly rolled his eyes. He had a basketball game to play in the afternoon and time was tight. If he couldn't get back in time, he would have to be a substitute...

Shao Bai sat on a bench in the waiting area. The environment inside Jishiditang was quiet, with the aroma of medicine in the air. There were also carefully selected green plants dotted around, making it look vibrant and relaxing.

The style here is very different from before. The shadow of Ruogu can be seen everywhere. When you are in it, you can feel the harmonious, peaceful and healing power.

Lin Hui secretly glanced at Shao Bai, not quite understanding what was going on with his enjoyable expression. He pouted his lips but dared not say anything.

Fortunately, Ruogu didn't make them wait too long. She soon came out of the ward and sent off the last patient. She looked at Lin Hui and asked, "How are you, classmate? Do your legs still itch during this period?"

Lin Hui was very happy when talking about this. He scratched his head and grinned: "Doctor Chen, I feel much better. The medicine is very effective."

Chen Ruogu motioned for him to sit over at the examination table. She took his pulse first and then looked at his legs. Now most of the rash on his legs had disappeared, leaving only yellow-brown pigmentation spots, which did not feel itchy.

After the examination, Ruogu said gently: "You have recovered well. If it is not effective, continue to take Danggui Niantong Decoction."

Lin Hui's face fell when he heard this. He shrank his neck, glanced at Shao Bai, and mustered up the courage to ask, "Doctor Chen, I'm fine now, why do I still need to take medicine?"

The taste of Chinese medicine made his mouth bitter when he thought of it. It was really not delicious. Lin Hui was a little resistant. Ruogu raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Don't you want to remove this spot on your body?"

Lin Hui said indifferently: "I am not a little girl, and I don't wear skirts. It doesn't matter if I have some spots on my body. Don't worry about it."

Seeing that he was shaking his head and not being serious, Shao Bai said with a straight face: "Don't talk nonsense, just listen to the doctor."

Lin Hui immediately became like a deflated ball, with his head hanging down, and said weakly: "Then I'll listen to Doctor Chen..."

Chen Ruogu was not the kind of person who would prescribe medicine to patients just to make money. She knew that Lin Hui really didn't care about the spots, so she said sympathetically:
"It doesn't matter whether you take the medicine or not. You're cured anyway."

Lin Hui was overjoyed when he heard this, grinning and laughing secretly. Shao Bai shook his head helplessly. Ruogu looked at him and said, "There are many patients seeking treatment today. I don't have time to reminisce with you. Please do as you please."

Her words were very straightforward. Although Shao Bai was a little disappointed, he nodded in understanding. He said in a low voice: "No matter how busy you are, you must take care of your rest. Don't exhaust yourself for the sake of the patients."

Chen Ruogu said calmly, "Thank you for your concern. I know my limits. Has Teacher Gao arranged a blind date for you? If you find someone you like, remember to treat me to the wedding."

When these words came out of her mouth, Shao Bai's heart felt as if it was torn apart, and every wound was bleeding continuously.

His eyes were empty and lost, and he said helplessly:
"My mom...she doesn't care about this anymore...I can't just make do with important things in life...If I can't marry the person I like, I might as well enjoy being single."

Chen Ruogu's eyes flickered slightly, but she remained calm and said, "Today's society is very tolerant. As long as you are happy, it doesn't matter whether you get married or not. It's also good to have a good person like me to accompany you, rely on each other, and spend the rest of your life together."

The jealousy in Shao Bai's heart was like a poisonous snake, constantly gnawing at his soul.

He said with a stiff face: "You are right, just be happy...then you are busy, I will take the students back to school."

Lin Hui didn't understand the confrontation between the two, so he politely said goodbye to Chen Ruogu.

He Hui looked at Shao Bai's fleeing back, with a sarcastic smile on his face.

Some people just don't know their place and always covet things that don't belong to them. It's really ridiculous.

At the same time, Huaixi was still taking physical education classes at school.

She became famous in school with her outstanding appearance and excellent grades.

Even though she has a cold personality, there are still classmates who take the initiative to come and play with her.

What happened in the alley that night was not spread outside, and other students in the school did not know the inside story. Yan Wenjing was probably traumatized and never came to see Fang Mingxu again, allowing him to have a few days of peace.

After skipping rope, the physical education teacher announced free time. Huai Xi took her water cup and found a shady place to drink water. She did not join the other girls, but kept to herself.

She had just taken a sip of water when Fang Mingxu appeared out of nowhere. He sat down next to Huai Xi in a familiar manner and said in a clear voice, "I want to discuss something with you."

Huai Xi turned around, looked at him with scrutiny, and said indifferently:
"Is there anything you need to discuss with me? We don't seem to know each other that well?"

Fang Mingxu was a little annoyed. He seldom took the initiative to interact with girls. He didn't know how to tell her now. After thinking for a long time, he said dryly:

"We are classmates after all. You helped me that night..."

The cool autumn wind gently brushed across his face, and Huai Xi said indifferently: "I just went over to join in the fun, you don't have to take it to heart.

Fang Mingxu didn't like her eagerness to distance herself from the matter, so he said seriously:
"How can I not worry about it? My aunt helped me bandage my knee, and I just want to thank her."

Huai Xi became suspicious and immediately said defensively: "What do you mean? Are you trying to get close to my mom again?"

Fang Mingxu felt a little guilty, his eyes wandered as he said:

"Don't get me wrong, I just wanted to say thank you. If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't have recovered so quickly."

Huai Xi didn't believe his nonsense, so he stood up and said:

"My mother doesn't need your thanks. Just stay away from me and don't cause me any more trouble."

Fang Mingxu has a criminal record, and Huaixi only needs to endure this humiliation once.