"Uncle Li, you suffered a severe head injury in your early years, which caused blood stasis and blocked your meridians. In addition, you overthought things later, which caused liver qi stagnation and poor blood circulation. That's why you get a splitting headache on rainy days and often wake up in a fright at night, right?"

Li Liqiang was stunned and completely convinced!

That's exactly how he felt! Absolutely identical!

Amazing! Absolutely amazing!

"Niannian! Do you have a way to help Uncle Li get better?"

Li Liqiang was so excited that he stammered.

"Uncle Li, please don't worry."

Ye Nian'an did not act immediately: "Your condition is a chronic one, with deep roots, so we need to use some special things. Please go to the living room, have a cup of tea, and chat with my father-in-law. Wait for me a moment while I go and prepare."

"Okay! Okay! No rush!"

Li Liqiang nodded repeatedly, like an obedient primary school student, and quickly walked towards the living room.

Ye Nian'an watched his retreating figure and smiled slightly.

Once back in the room, a thought crossed his mind, and he entered the space.

Acupuncture kits, special ointments, and most importantly, spiritual spring water must all be prepared.

On the other side, Li Liqiang rushed into the living room in three steps and met Chu Zhenyuan, who was drinking tea.

"Old Chu, I have a question for you, and you have to tell me the truth!"

Chu Zhenyuan was taken aback by his sudden action: "What's wrong with you, old man? Why are you making such a fuss?"

"I'm asking you! Niannian just said... that she cured your back injury that you've had for over twenty years? Is that... true?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Zhenyuan's expression instantly became filled with mixed emotions.

"Alas, it's more than just true!"

Chu Zhenyuan patted his waist, his voice filled with lingering fear: "You have no idea, back when I was sent down to the countryside, my old bones... were so painful on rainy days that I couldn't even get out of bed, and turning over in bed at night felt like torture."

"Back then, I thought my life was probably ruined and I'd become a huge burden to my family!"

"But who would have thought that Niannian, with her superb medical skills, would pull me back from the brink of death!"

Chu Zhenyuan became more and more excited as he spoke. He stood up, took a few steps in front of Li Liqiang, his back straight and his movements crisp and clean. There was no trace of the illness that plagued him back then.

"Look at me now! My back is straight as a rock. I can stand up straight even in cloudy or rainy weather, and I can even participate in training without any problems! It's all thanks to Niannian! I haven't made a single mistake since!"

"You've heard of her maternal grandfather's reputation as the legendary Physician Jin. This girl has truly inherited his skills! She's surpassed him!"

Li Liqiang was speechless, and his breathing became rapid.

Looking at his old comrade-in-arms's vigorous and energetic appearance, the last trace of doubt in his heart vanished.

Instead, there was a volcanic eruption of ecstasy and hope!

"Oh my God!"

"So... there's really a cure for my headache?! This chronic problem that's plagued me for half my life can really be cured?!"

He felt like a traveler dying of thirst in the desert who suddenly saw an oasis!

This wasn't just a headache! It was a mountain weighing down on his revolutionary cause!

Now, the "gods" who can move mountains are right next door! How could he not be excited?!

Just then, Ye Nian'an came out of the room.

She held a rustic wooden tray in her hands, on which lay a blue cloth acupuncture kit, several small white jade porcelain bottles, and a small alcohol lamp.

She couldn't help but smile when she saw Li Liqiang pacing back and forth in the living room like an ant on a hot pan, and Chu Zhenyuan with a knowing smile on his face.

"Uncle Li, thank you for waiting."

Her voice was soft and gentle, yet it acted like a tranquilizer, instantly calming the agitated Li Liqiang down.

Let's begin.

"Okay! Okay, okay!"

Li Liqiang quickly sat up straight.

Ye Nian'an spread the needle bag out on the table, revealing rows of silver needles of varying lengths that gleamed with a cold light.

"I'll start by using acupuncture to clear the meridians in your head and improve blood circulation. It might feel a little sore, numb, or swollen, so please bear with it."

"It's alright! It's alright! As long as this old ailment of mine can be cured, even if you were to make a hole in Uncle Li's head, Uncle Li wouldn't even flinch!"

Li Liqiang patted his chest and assured him.

Ye Nian'an took out a slender silver needle, carefully disinfected it over an alcohol lamp, then held her breath, found the acupoint, and quickly, accurately, and steadily inserted it.

Li Liqiang felt a slight stinging pain in the Baihui acupoint on the top of his head.

Immediately afterwards, a tingling, numb, and refreshing sensation, like an electric current, instantly spread throughout the entire scalp!

That feeling... was amazing!

He felt his nerve, which had been taut like a wire for years, being soothed by a gentle force in an instant.

Immediately afterwards, Ye Nian'an continued to apply acupuncture to the temples, Fengchi (GB20), Hegu (LI4) acupoints...

When the last injection was administered, Li Liqiang felt his mind become clearer and more relaxed than ever before.

"call--"

Li Liqiang let out a long sigh of relief, feeling completely relaxed and refreshed!

"Amazing! Niannian, your cooking skills are truly amazing!"

He couldn't help but exclaim in genuine admiration.

"This is just the first step."

As Ye Nian'an removed the needles, he said, "For the next few days, I will give you acupuncture once a day and prescribe some medicine to regulate your Qi and blood. Take advantage of your time at the 74th Division to recuperate properly, and I guarantee I can cure you completely!"

As she spoke, Ye Nian'an poured Li Liqiang another cup of spiritual spring water.

"Uncle Li, have a glass of water to soothe your throat."

Li Liqiang completely believed Ye Nian'an's words at this moment, and took the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

The sweet and refreshing taste slid down my throat, and an indescribable feeling of comfort instantly spread throughout my body!

He felt his whole body was full of energy, and even the world seemed clearer and brighter to him!

"Excellent! Excellent tea!"

Li Liqiang couldn't help but blurt it out, smacking his lips and savoring the refreshing sweetness.

"No, this isn't tea! What... what is this water? How can it taste so good? It's more thirst-quenching and refreshing than any tea I've ever had!"

He had drunk at least eighty or a hundred specially supplied fine teas in his life, but none of them could compare to the taste of that glass of plain water just now. The feeling of comfort from the inside out was simply amazing!

"This is not ordinary water."

Seeing Li Liqiang's surprised expression, Ye Nian'an explained without batting an eye.

"I added some special medicinal powder to it, made from dozens of herbs that are good for calming the mind and improving eyesight. It's colorless and odorless, and it's especially good for calming the nerves and stabilizing the mind. This is an essential ingredient for treating your migraines; acupuncture alone cannot eradicate the root cause."

"I'll fill a big pot for you later. Take it home and drink it whenever you have time, just like plain water. When you're done, come back and ask me for more. Keep drinking it, and when combined with acupuncture, the effect will be twice as good."