Chapter 56 The End of Traditional Chinese Medicine is Metaphysics

The right side of An Ran's face had a crooked mouth and slanted eyes, her forehead wrinkles disappeared, and her right eye could not close completely. This was a disaster for the actress.

She clenched her fists as she finished speaking, her eyes revealing deep worry and fear, fearing that she was about to hear terrible news.

Ruogu looked at her with deep eyes and said calmly, "You are in the recovery period after surgery. It may be that the traumatic surgery damaged your vital energy, and the external evil energy took advantage of the opportunity to enter and damage your meridians. It's not a big problem. I will take your pulse and diagnose it carefully first."

An Ran was a little stunned. She had never doubted Ruogu's medical skills, but she didn't expect that the end of Chinese medicine was metaphysics. She was confused by what she heard. She quickly stretched out her arm and placed it on the pulse pillow, looking at Ruogu with expectation.

Ruogu gently felt her pulse and carefully asked about her symptoms and medical history. Anran was very cooperative and said without hiding anything:
"I always have a stabbing pain behind my right ear and a strong sense of tightness on my face. It's difficult for me to even raise my eyebrows, let alone make other facial expressions. From time to time, I have symptoms of tears in the wind."

Ruogu motioned for Anran to stick out her tongue. Seeing that her tongue was dark in color and had a very white coating, he withdrew his hand and said calmly, "You have facial paralysis, Qi and blood deficiency, and blood stasis blocking the collaterals. You can use acupuncture to treat it."

An Ran felt relieved after hearing this. The reason why she chose Chinese medicine was because she didn't want to have another operation on her face. She asked carefully, "Can I have acupuncture now? Will it interfere with your rest?"

Ruogu shook his head and said, "If you need it, you can do it now. I don't have any other plans."

An Ran was forced to stop all work. She was in her early thirties. Although her acting skills were not bad, she had always been tepid. After terminating her contract with the agency, she had been fighting alone with limited resources. If she did not become popular again, she would probably be finished.

She didn't have time to wait. She just wanted to cure her illness as soon as possible and then fight for a role and join the crew to film. Ruogu understood her sense of urgency, so he didn't let her come in vain.

Ruogu brought Anran into the ward. She looked nervous. Ruogu disinfected her and chatted with her to ease her emotions.

"When did you arrive in Wanling? Have you arranged your accommodation?"

Ruogu's disinfection movements were gentle and meticulous. An Ran did not feel uncomfortable. She breathed a sigh of relief and said in a gentle voice:

"I left right after I called Brother Yuan. I'll be there a little earlier than you guys and will stay at a motel near your home so it'll be more convenient for me to travel back and forth."

An Ran has already survived the initial difficulties. Now that she is alive, there is always new hope. Seeing Ruogu taking out the thin needle and waving it in front of her, she is no longer nervous.

Ruogu had elegant manners and a deep and warm light in his eyes, which made her feel inexplicably at ease.

She lay flat on the bed with her eyes closed. Ruogu first inserted the needle into the motor area of ​​her face, selected 3 to 4 acupoints along the line, inserted the needle one inch flat, and then twisted it quickly. Anran frowned slightly. She felt the strong needle sensation and was a little uncomfortable.

Ruogu soothed him softly, "Just be patient, it will be fine in a while."

An Ran couldn't speak, she just hummed to indicate that it was okay.

Ruogu kept moving his hands and took the Yangbai, Yuyao and Yingxiangfeng acupoints on the affected side of her body and pierced them shallowly and obliquely, then injected true Qi into them. After she gained Qi in her body, the needles were left in for 30 minutes.

The discomfort was gone now, and the air flowing through her body made her feel extremely comfortable.

Ruogu twisted the needles with her fingertips and the treatment continued. She also applied acupuncture at the Yifeng point beside the ear on the affected side, and at the Guanyuan and Qihai points on the abdomen. The tightness on Anran's face was gradually disappearing.

She was recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye, and at one point she thought it was an illusion. She suppressed her anxiety and waited patiently.

The whole treatment took an hour and a half. After all the needles were removed, Anran tried to raise her eyebrows and close her eyes.

She found that the numbness on her face had really disappeared, and her mouth and nose were in normal position when she had no expression. She smiled and cried while looking in the mirror, "I am really getting better... Doctor Chen, look... I am almost like a normal person..."

Ruogu observed her face carefully and said calmly, "It looks much better, but it's still not as natural and coordinated as the healthy side. You'll need acupuncture again in three days."

An Ran nodded hurriedly. She wiped the tears from her face and said with emotion: "Doctor Chen, I will listen to you. Will I be able to recover completely after acupuncture next time?"

Ruogu remained calm and told the truth: "The chances of recovery are very high. It depends on whether there will be a relapse in the later stage."

An Ran immediately became nervous and said in a hoarse voice, "Doctor Chen, I still have to film in the future. What if the disease relapses?"

Ruogu patted her shoulder to comfort her and said lightly:

"Come for treatment if it relapses. It's just a possibility. Normal people may also suffer from facial paralysis if evil wind enters the body, so you don't have to worry too much about it."

An Ran understood what he meant, she smiled bitterly and said:
"I am also scared by this disease. I had the opportunity to film Director Chen's new drama with Brother Yuan, but I suddenly fell ill. Not only did I lose the job, but I also had to pay a large sum of liquidated damages. I spent a lot of money on medical treatment. If I don't go out to work, I won't be able to support myself."

It is common in the entertainment industry to flatter the powerful and bully the weak. Although they have high pay, their expenses are also high. In order to get opportunities, they have to attend various activities. The money they invest is simply unimaginable.

Ruogu also understood this, and she said kindly: "If you don't have money, don't pay the consultation fee yet. I'm not afraid that you will run away."

An Ran's eyes became sore when she heard this. She said embarrassedly, "Thank you, Doctor Chen... When I find a job, I will definitely double your consultation fee."

Ruogu waved her hand indifferently. She was kind-hearted and willing to lend a helping hand to those who really needed help. She was not short of that little money. If it weren't for Anran's self-esteem, she would not have asked for money at all.

"If you can't find a job for a while after your face is healed, you can ask Brother Yuan for help. He told me that you are a rare good actor in the circle, but you are just unlucky."

An Ran and Yu Yuan had worked together once many years ago. Although she is younger than Yu Yuan, she debuted as a child star and is considered a senior in the circle.

The two of them didn't have a close relationship during the filming. She wasn't the type to build relationships, and Yu Yuan also kept a distance and wasn't easy to approach.

She accidentally heard that his wife was an excellent doctor, so she didn't hold much hope when she called to inquire about the treatment. She didn't expect the effect to be so amazing, and she was almost cured after the first treatment.

An Ran was full of gratitude when she left, completely different from the aloof person she was when she first arrived. Sister Yang politely saw her out the door and only locked the door after watching her figure disappear.

Sister Yang locked the door and walked towards Ruogu. She said in a gentle tone:
"It's not easy for Miss An, Madam. Helping her is just a good deed. All these blessings will fall on Huaixi in the future." Ruogu was cleaning the examination table. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "That's great. If Huaixi is well, then I'm well. Helping her is just a piece of cake. Anran has a kind face and clear eyes. She is a real person."

Sister Yang nodded and said, "That's right. She must have some skills to be able to come here. She is very capable in her field. As long as she gets a good script, she will become famous sooner or later. I heard from my husband that he wanted to sign her."

Ruogu didn't know about this. She walked up the stairs and asked, "Doesn't she have an agency or studio now?"

Sister Yang shook her head. "From what I know, her previous management company cheated her, so she is a little paranoid. Maybe this treatment is an opportunity. Mr. is still very optimistic about her."

There are many people in the entertainment industry who have the ability but cannot become famous. The key lies in whether they are popular with the audience. Although Ruogu is the boss lady of Ruoyuan, she is not very interested in the company's affairs. She closed the staircase door and said softly: "I will mention it to Brother Yuan, and the rest will be up to fate."

Sister Yang was very happy. The wife understood everything immediately. The husband's career was flourishing. This couple would definitely have a great future.

Huaixi went out to play these few days and didn't do much homework. Teachers of various subjects assigned homework, and she started writing furiously as soon as she came back. Ruogu went upstairs and made her a fruit salad and put it on the desk, reminded her to go to bed early, and then left.

Although the villa belonged to her and the bedroom was decorated according to her preferences, she felt uneasy living there. She felt more at ease when she returned to Jishiditang and smelled the aroma of medicine and was busy. After washing up and lying on the bed, she did not read medical books or practice health preservation techniques. She fell asleep after closing her eyes for a while.

It was not until she heard the sound of raindrops hitting the window that she opened her sleepy eyes, turned on her cell phone and saw that it was already half past seven.

With Sister Yang around, there was no need to do housework. When she finished cleaning up and came out, breakfast was already on the table. Huaixi continued to work after breakfast. Ruogu took a look and saw that there were still several test papers that had not been done. Children nowadays are under really great academic pressure.

Although the short holiday has not ended, Jishidiang has resumed business as usual. Sister Yang is cleaning upstairs, and Ruogu is wiping the dust downstairs with a rag. The medicine cabinet is too high, so she can only stand on a stepladder to wipe it.

Ruogu was busy wearing a mask when Ranran came in holding an umbrella and a basket. Seeing Ruogu cleaning, she raised her voice and asked, "Why are you working by yourself? Where are He Hui and the others?"

Their stationery store was not far from the clinic. When the clinic was not busy, she would come to visit with her son in her arms. So she was very familiar with Ruogu. Ruogu looked at her when she heard the voice and explained with a smile: "They are on holiday and haven't come to work yet. What are you doing here in such heavy rain?"

Ran Ran was in much better condition, with a gleam in her eyes again. She lifted the basket in her hand and said with a smile:
"My mom sent me a lot of hairy crabs. I heard from Sister Yang that Huaixi loves to eat them. I saw you guys were at home, so I rushed them over. I refrigerated them for two days and they are still alive. It's perfect for eating today."

Ruogu came down from the ladder, took off the mask on his face, dusted off his hands, glanced at her basket, and said angrily:

"Crabs this big are not cheap. Keep it for yourself. If Huaixi wants to eat some, I'll buy some for her."

Ran Ran stuffed the basket directly into her hands and said with a smile:

"I still have some at home. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to eat the crabs sent by my mother's family."

Ruogu didn't like to argue, thinking that there was still some good ham at home, so she could just give her a return gift. She put the basket on the ground and said gently, "Have you reconciled with your parents?"

Ran Ran smiled and said, "It can't be considered a reconciliation. My brother got married and his wife is a powerful person. They are not living a happy life. They got a lot of money from the demolition of our old house. Knowing that I planned to divorce and return to my hometown, they left me a house."

Ruogu suddenly realized and said bluntly: "Are you planning to rely on you to take care of you when you are old?"

Ran Ran's expression was full of sarcasm. She sneered:
"You see things clearly. I have a house in my hometown, so my son can take it with me if we get divorced. My parents have money, so they can give me some support. It's more cost-effective for me to serve them than to serve my parents-in-law. When I go back, I will take the civil service exam for a job near my hometown. If I can't pass, I can open a cram school. Life will be better than it is now anyway."

Ranran was determined to get a divorce, and Ruogu had no intention of persuading her.

"Then you don't have to be so patient. Have you discussed this with Pan Dongsheng? Is he willing to let go of the child?"

Ran Ran's eyes lit up, and she chuckled, "My son is still breastfeeding. Unless I agree, he won't get custody. My cousins ​​from my mother's side will come to pick me up in two days. I want to get out of this quagmire completely."

Ruogu didn't know whether to be happy or sad for her, so she said softly, "I still want to congratulate you on getting what you wished for. Live a good life in the future."

Ran Ran nodded, tears flashed in her eyes, and she said in a choked voice:

"Of course I want to live a decent life. My mother-in-law is still making trouble for me, thinking that I have to beg her to take care of the children when I go out to work. She is still giving me a cold shoulder. I want to see what kind of daughter-in-law her son can find without me."

Every family has its own problems. Yu Yuan's parents passed away early, and both of them have a weak bond with their parents. They lack parental help and conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Ruogu can't say whether it is good or bad.

As soon as Ran Ran sat down to chat for a few words, Pan Dongsheng came over in the rain holding his son. He looked at Ran Ran with gloomy eyes and said unhappily: "The family is so busy that it's fine if you don't help, but you don't even take care of the children."

Ran Ran didn't bother with him, walked up to him, took his son, and said coldly:

"It's enough to have you two in the store. Why should I stay there and be annoying? If your mother doesn't want to take care of you, just tell her directly. Don't be so sarcastic and exclude me all day long. I didn't die last time, you must be disappointed, right?"

Pan Dongsheng looked at Ruogu with some fear, and when he met her eyes, he immediately looked away and said in a muffled voice, "Didn't my mom tell you to save some crabs for my dad to eat with wine? How come you don't know anything about the Gu family?"

Ran Ran was in a good mood and kissed her son's white and tender face. She was so angry that she couldn't bear to say, "You guys don't want the things my mother's family sent you. Your mother even said that this thing is just a shell and the meat is not enough for her to fill her teeth. Then I will naturally give it to someone who likes it. Who can I blame if she doesn't know the value of it?"

Pan Dongsheng's face looked so ugly that blood might drip out. He said irritably, "I don't want to waste time with you. Take the kids home quickly. I have to move the goods."

He left without looking back after he finished speaking. Ran Ran rolled her eyes at him in disgust, then turned to Ruo Gu and said, "Doctor Chen, I'll go back first. I'll come to your house again when I have time."

Ruogu nodded and whispered, "Don't force them, or else there will be trouble."

Ran Ran held her son in her arms and smiled brightly. She held up an umbrella and said:

"Don't worry, I know what's going on. They can't hurt me anymore..."

For her, this marriage was a long and tormenting ordeal. Now she can finally stand up straight and leave at any time...

Asking for...monthly ticket...