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Soon, Chen Guiyuan brought Wang Dewang as promised. He was a tall, imposing middle-aged man who extended his hand to me, saying, "I've heard so much about you, grandpa Li."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Wang Dewang's face contorted in pain as he spoke. " grandpa Li, you know I’m a surgeon. Standing for long hours in the operating room has taken a toll on my body. My cervical and lumbar issues are the most severe; the pain is excruciating, and lately, I've even had trouble sleeping."
I gestured for him to sit down and began to take his pulse, followed by a bone examination focused on his spine. "Hmm, you must have been in pain for many years now. This is a very serious case of cervical spondylosis and lumbar disc herniation."
Wang Dewang nodded. "That's right; our hospital's Spine Surgery chief said the same thing. But I've been under his treatment for six months now, taking a lot of medication with little effect. I heard from Old Chen that you are a master of traditional Chinese medicine, so I wanted to consult you."
I took out a medical record book and wrote as I spoke. "Your condition is quite serious; medication alone won't provide much relief. However, with traditional Chinese massage combined with acupuncture, you should see significant improvement."
At that moment, Chen Guiyuan chimed in, "I've experienced grandpa Li's massage myself; it's incredible! I've been coming every other day for treatment, and I feel completely refreshed."
Wang Dewang laughed and said, "Old Chen is now your number one fan. grandpa Li, we’ll follow your lead; whatever you suggest, we’ll do it."
I indicated for Wang Dewang to lie down on the treatment table and took out my acupuncture kit. After disinfecting the area, I gently inserted silver needles into his Da Zhui Acupoint and Bailao Point.
"You might feel a bit of numbness; that's normal," I reminded him while slightly adjusting the angle of the needles.
Wang Dewang let out a muffled grunt but soon relaxed. I continued to insert needles, each one precisely targeting key acupoints.
After thirty minutes, I removed the last needle. "Don't move just yet; next, I'll perform some massage to relax your muscles, stimulate your meridians, enhance the effects of the acupuncture, and promote blood circulation."
I applied precise pressure and kneaded his back with increased force in certain areas.
"It hurts a bit," Wang Dewang shifted slightly.
I didn’t stop but continued pressing. "Some soreness is expected; your back muscles are too tight and need to be loosened up. Otherwise, your spine won't have the support it needs, and your condition will only worsen."
After about twenty minutes of massage, Wang Dewang sat up and moved his neck around.
"I really feel much looser now! grandpa Li, you're amazing! From today on, I'm also your fan."
I didn’t respond but turned to clean up my tools. "Be careful not to sit for too long or exert yourself too much in the coming days. You might experience some soreness later; that's normal. Given your situation, you'll need a full course of treatment to see real results. If possible, come two or three times a week."
Wang Dewang looked troubled. " grandpa Li, my job is too demanding. Once my surgeries are scheduled for the week, it's hard for me to make it two or three times; even coming once is already quite an achievement…"
"This won't do. I can't let one person disrupt my entire plan."
I stroked my beard and smiled, saying, "Professor Wang, you are truly diligent. There's no need to trouble yourself. I can regularly visit the hospital or your home to administer acupuncture and massage."
"Oh! grandpa Li, if that’s the case, it would be wonderful! You are truly compassionate and skilled; thank you so much!"
I waved my hand with a smile, seeing Wang Dewang and Chen Guiyuan off downstairs. I also handed them some health tea, reminding them to drink it consistently.
Returning alone to my third-floor residence, I suddenly felt a wave of intense fatigue and discomfort. After arranging for Xiao Liu to close early today, I splashed some water on my face, feeling slightly better.
Looking at myself in the mirror, I noticed my deep-set eye bags and pallid complexion. The loss of a loved one, combined with late nights spent researching formulas… After all, I was over seventy; time waits for no one.
In the twilight of life, there was little to cling to, except for the unfinished tasks ahead.
Gu Fang came to Li Hetang for a consultation alone. She appeared dignified, a woman of somewhat striking beauty. However, her complexion was slightly pale, with faint dark circles under her eyes.
Her pulse was weak and feeble, clearly indicating symptoms of qi and blood deficiency.
"Your qi and blood are both deficient, and you have a fairly serious gynecological inflammation. Your menstrual cycle is irregular, right? Night sweats, unstable sleep, and your skin is prone to acne and rashes?"
Gu Fang nodded eagerly. "That's right; you've hit the nail on the head. Sigh… My biggest worry is my skin issues—especially acne and redness. Whenever I'm under stress, rashes appear."
"Our bodies are a balanced whole. Unobstructed circulation of qi and blood is essential for maintaining that balance. When qi and blood are stagnant, various ailments arise. In your case, it's best to combine traditional Chinese medicine with dietary therapy. Take some time to calm down and properly adjust your health."
I stood up and walked toward the medicine cabinet to prepare her prescription. Angelica Sinensis, Bai Shao, Chuanxiong, Fuzi… these were all herbs for regulating qi and blood. Finally, I added an appropriate amount of Jizhi.
Medicine has no inherent value; its effectiveness lies in the dosage. A physician's skill is not in their status but in their precision.
I carefully packaged the herbs and handed them to Gu Fang. "This is a two-week supply. Take one dose daily, boiled in water—once in the morning and once at night."
Then I handed her a meticulously prepared dietary therapy recipe. "This is a health recipe passed down through generations at Li Hetang, primarily focused on warming and tonifying the body. It can help regulate qi and blood while enhancing beauty. If you combine this with the herbal medicine, the results will be even better."
Gu Fang's eyes lit up as she accepted the box of medicine and recipe. " grandpa Li, you are so thoughtful! Thank you so much!"
Seeing her treasure it like a precious gift brought an encouraging smile to my face.
"Well then, Minister Gu, we shall meet again in two weeks."
Goodbye, Chen Guiyuan. It was two weeks after he accompanied Wang Dewang to Li Hetang. This time, he appeared completely different from before; his complexion was waxy pale, and dark circles hung heavily under his eyes.
" grandpa Li, I've been feeling increasingly fatigued lately. My lower back is particularly sore, and my appetite has diminished. What could be the cause?"
I feigned concern and asked, "Has work been too busy lately?"
Chen Guiyuan shook his head. "The workload is about the same as usual. Could it be related to the change in seasons?"
I released his wrist, furrowing my brow. "The pulse feels somewhat weak. Let me adjust your medicine."
He clutched the new prescription I had prepared for him, looking as anxious as if he were holding onto a lifeline.
I reassured him, "Chen Chu, don't worry too much. It's normal for conditions to fluctuate a bit. I've made adjustments to this prescription; I believe it will show results soon."
Chen Guiyuan thanked me and left. I leaned back in the lounge chair on the balcony, closed my eyes to rest, and smiled faintly.
He Shou Wu nourishes the liver and kidneys and benefits essence and blood. Long-term excessive use can lead to liver damage.
Bitter Apricot Kernel relieves coughs, eases asthma, and promotes bowel movements. Overdose can cause poisoning, with severe cases leading to slowed heart rate, loss of consciousness, and death due to respiratory paralysis.
I thought to myself that I probably wouldn't see Chen Guiyuan again.
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