Chapter 210 Mutual Apprenticeship
We had lunch at the Taoist temple. Since it is not a Buddhist temple, there are not so many dietary restrictions and the tea is very rich.
The Taoists said that since you, Honghui, came, the incense has been particularly prosperous.
I said, "We Taoists have always required knowledge of medicine and magic. I'm teaching Shiyu now, and Shiyu will teach everyone later, so that everyone can master these skills. Then the incense will flourish."
Everyone was happy.
Just after finishing the meal, Mr. Chen called and said:
"Shanhong, I told you in April that I was going to Shanghai. I kept putting it off, but I just discussed it with Mr. Xiao and Mr. Zhang, and we have to go. Get ready and leave at nine tomorrow morning."
I was very happy with this. So I said, "Okay. Arrive on time. What specific tasks do I have?"
"The specific task is for Lao Xiao and Zhang Ruoqing. You just need to take a look and walk around. Also, my son bought a house in Shanghai. When the time comes, you can check the interior decoration."
After hanging up, I waved to Shiyu. We both went into the dormitory. I told him I'd accompany Mr. Chen to Shanghai. It had been planned in April, but it had never happened.
The main purpose is for Lao Xiao and Zhang Ruoqing to learn some 5A-level management experience from mature scenic spots.
We stopped and started a lot along the way, and even took a few detours, but our final destination was Shanghai, so I couldn't say how long it would take.
I told him to bring the young Taoist priest with him when he was in the dormitory. Don't be afraid of him learning some skills. He should teach them the basic medical and magical skills. The two of us only need to master a few unique skills. That way, the incense will flourish.
Shiyu said, "I understand. They can all help people solve their problems and doubts. The temple is prosperous and earns a lot of money, so they are motivated to work hard. Only then can Taiyi Temple become a 'famous Taoist temple' and attract people from all corners of the world to visit and worship."
"Yes. The group benefits, and so do individuals. You can even use the evening time to give classes and teach scriptures. When there are a lot of tourists, everyone can answer their questions and solve their doubts, and we can cope with it. If you are short of manpower, you can ask Brother Nanxi for help and recruit a few more Taoist priests."
Shiyu nodded and said, “I will definitely give you a surprise when you come back.
I drove home as fast as I could. As soon as I walked in, I said to my mother, "Give me that card from last time. The trip to Shanghai is finally settled, and we're leaving tomorrow. I'll use the 400,000 yuan to get a new card and give it to Master in person."
My mother said, "You must take a few more photos for Master and Sister Li's family. I want to see them."
Drive to the bank.
Banks are not crowded these days, but for some reason, on this day, when I got a number, there were six or seven people in front of me in line.
It’s okay. I have my phone anyway, so I can kill time by browsing it.
After looking for a while, I looked up to take a break, and suddenly my eyes lit up. It turned out that Mr. Shu was sitting diagonally opposite me.
Mr. Shu also saw me. I stood up and sat over to him. “Are you saving money too?”
He was very happy to see me and said, "Yes."
"You want Yifan to come with you."
"It's not far. There's a small alley next to it that leads directly to my back door. Come over to my house and sit down later."
This was something I had been longing for, so I said, "I'm so sorry for being so burdened by worldly affairs. I should have visited you much earlier to show my gratitude to you."
"That person was later detained for 15 days."
"I know. Xiaoting told me."
It was my turn. It was easy to get. I waited five or six minutes, and then Mr. Shu got it done.
He led me down a narrow alley lined with shops, a shortcut only locals knew, otherwise it would take a long detour.
After entering the door, I looked towards the room on the left and saw Yifan pushing and pulling something for someone. I nodded at him, and he smiled and continued working.
Entering the living room on the right, Mr. Shu made some tea and brought it to me, saying, "Thanks to you last time."
"Everything has its origins. I don't usually buy vegetables, but that day, my mother asked me to buy a chicken."
"That bully was used to running rampant in the vegetable market. Everyone was afraid of him. After being detained for 15 days, he became much more obedient."
I smiled and said, "Your unique skill is the reason he was locked up for 15 days. You beat him so hard that his wrist was dislocated. If you don't lock him up for 15 days, it will be difficult to appease the public anger."
After taking a sip of tea, I smiled shamelessly and said, "Can you teach me your unique skills?"
Mr. Shu said, "What's the point of learning it? A senior executive like you is going to open a store?"
"If a colleague or friend gets hurt and there's no doctor around, I can probably help. Look, my parents are old, too. Falling is common for them."
He smiled and said, "That's true. I can teach you, but as I said before, it depends on whether you have the ability to understand."
"I'll give it a try. If I don't understand enough, I won't do it, so as not to cause more harm to others."
"Yes, I'm afraid you won't be able to learn and will cause more harm to others. If you want to try, go upstairs."
There was a room on the second floor with a human skeleton mold in the middle. Mr. Shu explained to me the basics of wrist and knee joint structure, joint repositioning, etc.
I have read many medical books and I understand them very quickly.
Mr. Shu asked me to try it on the mold.
Oh my God, I actually have a talent. He demonstrated it once, and I just pulled and pushed, dislocated it, and put it back in place without any hesitation, and it fit together perfectly.
Mr. Shu's eyes widened and he asked, "Have you ever practiced 'Tofu Kung Fu'?"
I then told him about how Mr. Chen taught me the "Tofu Skill".
He smiled and said, "If you've practiced 'Tofu Kung Fu', then learning it won't be a problem at all. Your hands are steady, strong, and flexible."
So he asked me to stretch out my hand.
He held my arm with one hand and pulled with the other. My wrist dislocated. Then he straightened my hand, raised it flat, and pushed, closing the joint.
He demonstrated and explained the key points.
He demonstrated it twice and asked me, "Do you understand?"
I said confidently, "I understand."
"Then you try it."
I first pulled his wrist out, dislocating it. That wasn't difficult.
Then I carefully recalled the push he had just made. When he wasn't paying attention, suddenly, he pushed it in.
Mr. Shu laughed heartily and asked, "Were you afraid when you closed your eyes just now?"
I shook my head. "No. My master also taught me that I must contemplate the master's true form."
Mr. Shu said happily, "You are really a good material. I have taught many apprentices, but no one has ever been able to push me in the first time."
I said, "One more time."
Mr. Shu changed his hand. I calmed down, remained calm, and stood firm. I pulled and pushed without stopping, and the dislocation was restored in one go.
"Genius, Shanhong." Mr. Shu smiled and patted my shoulder several times.
I asked, "Why do I see a sui shi (another name for a bone setter in Shangzhou dialect) holding a mouthful of water and then suddenly spraying it at the injured?"
Mr. Shu said: "The injured person thinks it will be very painful, so he gets nervous, and when he gets nervous he will resist you. Spraying water on him can distract his attention."
“What if there’s no water?”
"Just say, 'Look over there.' While his attention is distracted, give him a quick push."
I said, "Master Shu, I learned fortune-telling from Master Hongyi. I also learned some magic tricks from Father Chen Lie. Today, you are my third master. According to etiquette, I want to formally become your disciple. Please tell me your fortune and pass on the last few secrets to me."
Old Shu smiled mischievously and said, "Shanhong, how did the butcher fall from the sky that day? An amateur might just watch the excitement, but an expert might see the secrets. Teach me that little bit of kung fu, and I'll give you a couple more."
I laughed out loud: "What are you going to teach me?"
"Acupuncture, to be honest, I won't teach it to your nephew. But I can teach it to you."
"Isn't he very understanding?"
"No. This move of mine is only for exchange. Even if you learn it, you can't pass it on to others unless you think it's worth exchanging."
It suits my taste perfectly.
I said, "You are so old, we can exchange, but I must become your disciple. You are my master."
Elder Shu thought for a moment and said, "That's fine. Let's swear an oath before our ancestor's shrine. I'll teach you slowly from now on."
I said, "Okay, I'll listen to Master."
Mr. Shu said, "Don't disturb the people downstairs. I'll take the things upstairs and you can help me put them in order."
I set up the square table, and Elder Shu brought the incense burner, paper money, incense sticks, and two rush mats from the first floor. He then wrote the ancestral tablets for Guo Xiang, the founder of bone setting, and Huangfu Mi, the founder of acupuncture. He then asked me who the founder of the art of body fixation was. I said Seng Chou.
After writing the tablets of the three ancestors, we held the ceremony of apprenticeship.
Mr. Shu said: "Since you teach me Kung Fu, you are my master, and I teach you Kung Fu, I am your master. This rule cannot be broken.
It's just that you're young, so for convenience, I call you 'Master Wan', but others might think it's 'Master Wan'. You can just call me Master."
I nodded and said, "You are very thoughtful."
Right now, we hold the apprenticeship ceremony.
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