"Xingyue, come here. Your master has been teaching you how to use needles recently."
The next day, when Wen Xingyue went to the neighboring courtyard, Li Tianbai smiled when he saw her and waved kindly. During this period, Wen Xingyue had been with him every day, and Huo Tingjun would always come over to talk to Li Tianbai after school in the afternoon.
Huo Tingjun was lively and cheerful. Even though Li Tianbai rarely responded to him, he was not discouraged. He called Li Grandpa affectionately, and gradually, Li Tianbai began to respond to him.
Whatever he said, Li Tianbai, though not talkative, would always respond.
Gradually, Li Tianbai's temperament softened.
"Really?"
Wen Xingyue jogged over to Li Tianbai's side.
Wen Xingyue has been learning from Li Tianbai for almost a month now.
Wen Xingyue studied diligently in everything she learned: a week of memorizing texts, three days of massage lessons, and over a week of memorizing acupoints.
She has a good memory and can remember everything that needs to be remembered. Even if there are some unfamiliar things, she can quickly respond after pausing to think for a while.
Wen Xingyue is usually only enthusiastic about learning things for a short time, but when it comes to studying medicine, she has never given up for a single day.
"Hmm, did I give you the gift for becoming an apprentice and put it on your person?"
Li Tianbai nodded, then turned around and brought back a human model from his home.
The mannequin was covered with a white cloth.
The meridians are drawn on it.
Each acupoint was specially marked with a red pen.
This human model was specially commissioned by Li Tianbai.
The human body model was divided into very detailed sections, which made it easy for Wen Xingyue to remember.
"I brought my master with me."
Wen Xingyue patted the light yellow bag on her body.
She took out the apprenticeship gift that Li Tianbai had given her before.
"Have you memorized the needles I taught you to recognize before?"
Li Tianbai nodded.
"I've got it."
Wen Xingyue nodded.
After teaching her massage, the master then taught her how to identify needles.
The thickness and length of the needle, and the location to insert it—every needle has its own specific requirements.
Making a single mistake can have irreversible consequences.
Learning traditional Chinese medicine requires 100% more care and patience.
"Alright, then Master will test you." Li Tianbai knew his little apprentice was very obedient; if she said she would memorize it, she definitely would.
"Shangguan acupoint".
"Treats deafness, tinnitus, migraine, upper lip pain, and facial nerve numbness."
"Da Ying Point."
"Treats facial nerve paralysis and spasm, trigeminal toothache, jaw swelling and pain, and facial edema."
"Shenting Point."
"Treats headaches and nasal diseases."
"Silk and bamboo instruments in an empty cave."
"Treats migraines, dizziness, red eyes, and eye twitching."
"Where's the ditch hole?"
"Treatment for coma, heatstroke, and shock."
After being interrogated, Wen Xingyue answered all the questions correctly, and the smile in Li Tianbai's eyes never faded.
...
"Put the needle in slowly, don't let your hand shake, and carefully watch your master's movements."
Li Tianbai took the silver needle from Wen Xingyue's hand; his old, withered hand held the needle steadily.
"Okay." Wen Xingyue bent down and looked closely.
To allow Wen Xingyue to see clearly, Li Tianbai moved slowly and meticulously, explaining, "This is the Shen Ting acupoint."
He was explaining to her what each position meant.
Is that so?
Wen Xingyue also found a needle and pricked herself with it. Li Tianbai moved aside and stood to the side to observe carefully.
"Yes, move slowly, don't rush, don't be afraid, we'll take it slow."
Li Tianbai gently reminded him.
The silver needles in her hands were so thin that Wen Xingyue could barely hold them steady, and her hands trembled slightly when she exerted force.
Hearing Li Tianbai's instructions, Wen Xingyue slowly relaxed her hand, pulled out the needle, and then inserted it again, her movements more decisive and efficient than last time.
However, compared to Li Tianbai's decisive, steady, accurate, and ruthless attacks, he still needs a long time to practice.
...
"Squeak—"
The iron gate to the courtyard was pushed open, and the two looked in the direction of the sound.
Huo Tingxiao appeared outside the door.
"Huo Tingxiao, what brings you here?" Wen Xingyue blinked her dry eyes, yawned, and a glimmer of light appeared in her tired eyes.
"It's noon, Aunt Wang has prepared lunch."
Huo Tingxiao smiled.
It was already noon and she still hadn't returned. Huo Tingxiao knew perfectly well that she had gotten so engrossed in studying that she had forgotten the time.
Once the master and apprentice got into a learning state, they would forget to eat and sleep.
They don't even remember to eat.
"Mr. Li, we've cooked dinner at home, let's go eat together."
Huo Tingxiao invited Li Tianbai.
"No need, you guys eat. I've had someone deliver food to you."
Li Tianbai waved his hand.
It's enough to go once or twice for a meal; there's no need to go every day.
Li Tianbai wasn't a good cook, so he simply ordered meals from restaurants and had them delivered to him at mealtimes every day.
Now, in the 1980s, individual businesses already existed, and many privately owned restaurants could help deliver food if you paid a little more money.
He's not short of money, and now that he has a young apprentice, he can't afford to waste his health. He has to live well and pass on all his medical skills to her.
I will watch her practice medicine and save lives, and watch her gradually get back on track.
We need to help pave the road so that he can be worthy of his medical skills in the future.
Only then could he go to see his wife with peace of mind.
"good."
Huo Tingxiao knew that Li Tianbai's meals were delivered by someone every day, so he didn't insist. "Old Li, I made some braised dishes at home, please take these."
Huo Tingxiao handed over a metal lunchbox.
"Thank you then."
Li Tianbai did not refuse.
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