While Xu Chunliang massaged the Zhongzhu acupoint, he also sent a stream of True Qi into Adele’s Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao ridian. This warmth, like a gentle spring breeze, entered through the Zhongzhu acupoint, followed along the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao ridian, and was transmitted to the Yifeng acupoint behind the ear, connecting the two major acupoints in resonance.
Xu Chunliang swiftly withdrew the needle, and as the fine needle parted from Adele’s skin behind her ear, she felt as if a bright window had been opened in her ear. The tinnitus disappeared completely, and the hearing in her right ear was fully restored.
Four minutes and thirty-two seconds, Wang Jiancheng silently calculated the ti.
Xu Chunliang collected the needle back into the needle pouch, and softly said, "We can go back and continue listening to the concert."
Everyone’s eyes were still focused on Adele; it wasn’t enough for Xu Chunliang to say it was fine; they had to see what Adele would say.
Adele covered her ears with her hands and then released them, trying to hum a line. The tinnitus was gone, completely gone. She was incredibly excited.
With one hand on her chest, she chattered a string of sentences to i Ru Xue and gave her a hug. Then she took the initiative to walk towards Xu Chunliang, and before he could react, gave him a big hug and even planted a kiss on his cheek.
Xu Chunliang thought to himself, this foreign woman is really robust. i Ru Xue is still beside him—would she be jealous? He glanced at i Ru Xue, who was smiling at them without a hint of jealousy, and he was relieved. How generous, being a daughter from a wealthy family—such magnanimity ant he would have good fortune in the future.
Only then did Wang Jiancheng fully relax. Xu Chunliang’s dical skills were clearly beyond his imagination. Acupuncture to treat tinnitus, many people might be able to do it, but to needle an international superstar, and confidently cure her within five minutes, not only required superb dical skills but also extraordinary ntal resilience.
Wang Jiancheng glanced at this fellow, much younger than himself, wondering how his face could be so thick-skinned. Anyway, strong ntal resilience in Xu Chunliang’s case was equivalent to having thick skin.
Adele returned to the stage twenty minutes later, and her performance was even more stunning after a brief adjustnt.
Wang Jiancheng no longer had the heart to watch the performance. His mind was filled with thoughts of Xu Chunliang’s acupuncture treatnt for Adele. You can’t judge a book by its cover; he indeed underestimated him.
Ye Qingya saw Adele return to the stage and knew that Xu Chunliang’s acupuncture must have worked. This wasn’t surprising to her, as Xu Chunliang had helped cure her father’s stubborn illness, proving that Xu Chunliang’s skills were truly remarkable.
After the concert ended, Wang Jiancheng volunteered to treat everyone to dinner, but i Ru Xue had promised her grandfather she would return early, so she declined Wang Jiancheng’s invitation.
Xu Chunliang didn’t have much connection with Wang Jiancheng, and since i Ru Xue wasn’t going, he had no reason to go either. He intended to hitch a ride back to the Dongzhou Restaurant with i Ru Xue. Unexpectedly, Wang Jiancheng called him over, wanting to discuss so matters privately.
i Ru Xue was worried Wang Jiancheng might harm him, but Xu Chunliang reassured her and Ye Qingya to leave first, confident in his own strength. He had only t Wang Jiancheng twice, but he sensed that this man cared about his reputation and was unlikely to publicly make trouble for him.
Wang Jiancheng could also see what i Ru Xue was worried about. He smiled at her and said, "Don’t worry, I just want to consult Mr. Xu on so dical matters."
Although i Ru Xue knew Wang Jiancheng wouldn’t do anything on the surface, she was still a bit uneasy, instructing Xu Chunliang to call her after he returned. Ye Qingya laughed and said, "We’ll be on our way then, not delaying your chat."
Ye Qingya understood i Ru Xue’s concern for Xu Chunliang and said with a smile, "From what I know about Wang Jiancheng, he shouldn’t do anything too despicable. Actually, matters between n are better left to them to discuss alone."
i Ru Xue sighed and said, "Xu Chunliang doesn’t understand the depth of it."
Ye Qingya replied, "Knowing that you’ll face such great pressure, why be so stubborn?"
i Ru Xue thought of Xu Chunliang’s expression and couldn’t help but smile knowingly, "I don’t know why either. Maybe I’ve been changed by him."
Ye Qingya comnted, "What a strange guy!"
"Is that how you see him?"
Ye Qingya shook her head, "How I see him doesn’t matter; you should think hard about how to convince the old man." An onlooker sees more clearly; i Ru Xue wanted to be smoothly with Xu Chunliang, acceptance from Elder Qiao was a necessity in this family.
Seeing i Ru Xue’s current situation, Ye Qingya couldn’t help but recall her own past. She never considered opposing her family’s arrangents because she knew that any opposition would be powerless unless you had the courage to completely break away from the family. No matter from which aspect, Qiao Rulong was an excellent person, and such a person becoming her husband was the most practical choice.
What people call love is just a castle in the air that common people yearn for, soon to be washed away by the mundane world.
In Ye Qingya’s view, Xu Chunliang and they were people from completely different worlds. She couldn’t imagine how different worlds could co together, even though Xu Chunliang was very capable and talented, re ability and talent made it difficult to break through the barriers of social class.
She admired the efforts that Xu Chunliang and i Ru Xue made for their love. In one’s life, one always has to strive to accomplish sothing for oneself.
Wang Jiancheng invited Xu Chunliang to a nearby Japanese restaurant; he had reserved it in advance, originally intending to invite i Ru Xue and Ye Qingya. As they had to leave, Xu Chunliang was the one who benefited from it.
Xu Chunliang has never been fond of Japanese cuisine, but he’s sowhat curious about Wang Jiancheng’s purpose in seeking him out. To know oneself and one’s enemy is the key to a hundred battles without defeat. Wang Jiancheng surely has so information on him, and this face-to-face opportunity is not one to pass up.
Wang Jiancheng had sake brought over. There wasn’t much hostility felt from him; at his level, he could control his emotions well. If he easily showed his feelings on his face, he couldn’t be considered a competent heir of a prestigious family.
Wang Jiancheng raised his glass, saying, "Mr. Xu, thank you for today!"
Xu Chunliang replied, "It was nothing. That lady sang beautifully; it would have been a sha if she couldn’t finish her performance."
Listening to him refer to the international superstar Adele as "that lady," Wang Jiancheng no longer found him laughable. He had learned that Xu Chunliang’s dical skills were formidable, and he realized he’d underestimated his capabilities.
Although Xu Chunliang is currently considered his rival in love, Wang Jiancheng didn’t see a necessity to fight to the death over it. No matter how exceptional i Ru Xue is, she was never a part of his life. From a young age, he was taught to remain clearheaded in matters of emotion, be it familial love, romantic love, or friendship.
Family interests are above all! Not just for him, but for many in his circle, people like Qiao Rulong share the sa understanding.
Wang Jiancheng does not deny i Ru Xue’s excellence, but no woman in the world is worth sacrificing family interests for. His pursuit of i Ru Xue was driven by the long-term needs of his family. Privately, he believed that considering the current situation and future developnt, the Qiao Family needs this marriage alliance more than the Wang Family.
With his intelligence, how could he not see that i Ru Xue doesn’t like him? But what one likes may not be suitable; in the eyes of heirs of prestigious families, only interests are eternal.
Wang Jiancheng said, "There is sothing I’d like to ask you about."
Xu Chunliang said, "Mr. Wang, feel free to speak."
Wang Jiancheng said, "An elder I know has developed an aversion to light and wind."
Xu Chunliang secretly thought, given the background of Wang Jiancheng’s family, they have access to the best resources, surely they’ve consulted top doctors nationally and internationally. The fact that Wang Jiancheng is humbling himself to seek advice from him is because he witnessed Xu Chunliang cure Adele’s tinnitus with just one needle.
Wang Jiancheng gave a brief outline of the patient’s dical history. From his initial description, the patient’s original ailnt was pneumonia, and the current condition was brought about by incorrect treatnt in Western dicine. Of course, this was rely their unilateral belief, lacking dical proof.
Xu Chunliang asked, "Has traditional Chinese dicine been tried?"
Wang Jiancheng nodded, "Several National dical Masters were consulted. They all believe external pathogens attacked the lungs, disrupting their function, and due to lack of tily treatnt, the patient is now enduring prolonged deficiency of Qi and Yin, allowing the illness to persist. They prescribed so treatnts, but they haven’t been effective."
Xu Chunliang said, "Traditional Chinese dicine focuses on observation, listening, questioning and pulse-taking. Without seeing the patient firsthand, I can’t make a definitive diagnosis just from your description."
Wang Jiancheng suggested, "In that case, could we arrange for you to see this elder at so point?"
Xu Chunliang thought to himself, You might not fully understand; I don’t have a dical license, and you’re willing to introduce to your elder for treatnt? Could it be a trap set by Wang Jiancheng?
Xu Chunliang said, "I’m not very deeply trained in traditional Chinese dicine; handling minor ailnts is manageable. For serious conditions, I’d need to consult with my master."
Wang Jiancheng nodded, "That would be best." In line with common thinking, a master’s skills are assud to surpass those of the apprentice. Today, Wang Jiancheng was simply seeking consultation; he wasn’t entirely convinced of Xu Chunliang’s dical expertise, and his father might not agree to let Xu Chunliang provide treatnt.
Xu Chunliang asked, "If I may be so bold, is the patient your father?"
Wang Jiancheng pursed his lips, his expression confirming it.
It wasn’t difficult for Xu Chunliang to deduce this. If it weren’t soone so close, Wang Jiancheng probably wouldn’t have humbled himself to seek his help, considering the insurmountable barrier of i Ru Xue between them.
Wang Jiancheng asked, "Do you have any conditions?" He knew well that there’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world; given his relationship with Xu Chunliang, it’s unlikely he would help out for nothing.
Xu Chunliang said, "If I can cure your father’s illness, I hope you will stop using tactics to pressure Xiaoxue in the future."
Wang Jiancheng smiled faintly, "You think I’m pestering her?"
Xu Chunliang didn’t respond. The auction hadn’t even started, yet you announced you’d bid for the Star’s Tear to give it to i Ru Xue. If that’s not pestering, what is? For today’s concert, everything was pre-arranged by you just to win i Ru Xue’s favor, wasn’t it?
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