Then she stood up and walked into the bathroom with slightly heavy steps.
After a while, the sound of running water came from inside, and the sound was particularly clear in the silent room. She washed for a long time, and the sound of running water continued, as if she wanted to scrub every inch of skin on her hands repeatedly, to thoroughly wash away the dirt that came from nowhere, and to wash away all the dust and ugliness that she had picked up during the work.
When she came out of the bathroom, her expression was no longer as cold as before, but there was not much enthusiasm in her. She was like a stone whose edges had been worn away by time, plain and indifferent. She deadpanned, "Turn your head around. I'm going to give you a head massage."
I was slightly startled, a trace of doubt surged in my heart, and I couldn't help asking: "Why not do the head first, then the feet?"
She glanced at me, raised the corner of her mouth slightly, and asked with a hint of sarcasm: "Why? Do you think your feet are dirty? And you have to pay attention to the order of priority."
I was suddenly speechless, choked by her words and could only pout helplessly, turning my head slowly, allowing her slightly cool fingers to touch my scalp.
She realized that her anger just now seemed to make me feel a little unhappy, so she pursed her lips slightly, with a hint of apology in her expression, and explained seriously: "According to the theory of the circulation of qi and blood in traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the commander of blood, and the circulation of qi and blood in the human body is like a rushing river, following the natural law of superiority. Therefore, it is very particular to do foot massage first. By stimulating the acupuncture points on the feet, the meridians can be unblocked, just like clearing the river channel and widening the riverbed for this river of qi and blood, so as to prepare sufficient qi and blood reserves for the subsequent head treatment. When the qi and blood in the whole body are relatively unobstructed, the head is the meeting point of all yang, like a hub where energy gathers, and it is easier to absorb nutrients, so the effect of relieving head fatigue will be more significant."
In order to maintain the peace that had finally been eased, I carefully considered my words and lowered my voice a bit, saying, "Oh, there are so many things to say here. I am really ignorant."
She nodded slightly and continued, "There is another saying that it is to treat the feet first and then the head in order to balance yin and yang. In traditional Chinese medicine, the feet are yin and the head is yang, just like the yin and yang between heaven and earth, which are interdependent and restrictive. First regulate the yin meridians to allow the yin qi to flow smoothly, and then regulate the yang meridians to allow the yang qi to be balanced. This is completely in line with the principle of yin and yang balance, which can avoid the disorder of qi and blood and make the body's qi and blood flow more harmoniously."
I frowned slightly and asked with some doubt: "Are these theories credible? They sound so fantastic that they seem beyond common sense."
The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile, and she said slowly: "If you believe it, then you believe it. If you don't believe it, then it doesn't exist. In this world, if you really take it seriously and think about it carefully, how many things can make people believe in it without a doubt and completely?"
These philosophical words gave me a new perspective on her. I couldn't help but slightly open my eyes, look up, and glance at her inadvertently. Following the proud curve of her chest, I slowly looked up, and what came into view was her round and delicate jaw, which was glowing softly under the light.
She was extremely sensitive and noticed my gaze almost instantly. She immediately lowered her head and glared at me sharply, with a tone of reproach and warning: "Don't look at anything inappropriate. Don't look around. Don't look at things you shouldn't look at."
I felt my cheeks getting slightly hot, as if they were being roasted by fire. To ease the awkward atmosphere, I quickly found a topic to talk about, "I used to think that men were yang and women were yin, and that yin and yang were only a matter between men and women. After listening to you talk about this today, I really benefited a lot. It seems that my previous understanding was too narrow."
Unexpectedly, she suddenly muttered to herself: "Disgusting." Although the voice was soft, it was like a fine needle that pricked me gently.
I didn't take it to heart after being scolded by her. On the contrary, I inexplicably felt that this younger sister was more real and more interesting than the older sister. The elder sister is always gentle and cautious, while the younger sister is straightforward and does not hide her emotions at all, like a gust of wind with a smell of fireworks, which is unpredictable but feels fresh.
Her hand gently moved on my head, and when her fingertips touched the occipital acupoint, she suddenly stopped. She frowned slightly, her eyes focused on my acupuncture points, and then asked, "Do you usually feel stiff or sore in your waist and back?"
I quickly responded: "Oh, what's the reason?"
She sighed softly, with a bit of helplessness in her tone: "You guys sit in the office all day long, it's strange that your lumbar spine can be healthy. Look at your acupuncture point here, it's hard when I press it, it's already a sign of strain."
My heart tightened, and I quickly asked, "Then how can I cure it? This back pain is so unbearable."
She snorted, "Cure? That's not that easy. But the way to relieve it is to exercise more, don't sit there like a wooden man all day. Get up and move around during work breaks, do some stretching exercises, otherwise this problem will only get worse."
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