Chapter 218 Shanghai Trip 7: Xiao Ruan is the real "Six-cent"
As soon as I entered the room, Lao Xiao called and asked if I had returned. I said, "Just returned."
"Then you can take a nap. Mr. Chen has a habit of taking a nap. Secretary Ma has informed us that we will leave at 3 pm."
After hanging up the phone, I couldn't wait to flip through the notebook.
The word "unilateral" is written on the first page.
The first page seemed to be a preface, written on a lighter-colored paper, clearly glued on later. Upon reading it, I realized it was indeed a preface written by my master.
My teacher, Daoist Master Hongyuan, passed on half of the Single Prescriptions to me, and I later wrote a follow-up. Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions are divided into seven categories: major, minor, slow, urgent, odd, even, and complex.
This single herb is truly a miraculous recipe.
The so-called single-herb medicine is composed of only one Chinese medicine, which the people of Wuxiang call "single prescription".
Single prescriptions for treating diseases have a long history. They are effective and popular among the people. For example:
Houttuynia cordata can treat acute bronchitis.
Persimmon calyx can cure hiccups,
Frost mulberry leaves can stop night sweats,
Winter melon peel can reduce edema.
All of these are simple and easy to do, and the effects are immediate.
Today I continue to write a single prescription, which can not only relieve the pain of my neighbors, but also slowly verify the miraculous effect of every blade of grass and every leaf.
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After reading the preface, I flipped through the pages. I didn't recognize some of the traditional Chinese characters. After flipping through them for a while, I put the book into my suitcase.
Good books should be read slowly.
Lying in bed, I recalled the scenes of the morning.
Master is insignificant, and I am even smaller. This hotel is insignificant, and so is Shanghai. In the face of the unknowable nature, we are but a speck of dust.
This is what Master meant by fate.
The phone rang. It was my brother-in-law calling: "Have you arrived in Shanghai? It's been so long, and I haven't seen you send me a photo."
I knew it was my mom who asked him to call. Then I remembered I didn't post on WeChat Moments, and I hadn't sent them a single photo. So, I sent them over a dozen.
After a while, the phone rang again. It was still my brother-in-law. He said, "Mom wants to talk to you."
She lowered her voice: "Where are you?"
"Hotel."
"Oh, your master has lost weight and looks less energetic."
"Yes."
"Is this the financial situation of your sister Li's family? Is it worse than ours?"
"This is Shanghai, where every inch of land is worth a fortune. Our house is not worth even one of her living rooms."
"I know that every inch of land is valuable. I'm talking about furniture, the sofa. Could it be better?"
I sighed. "When she has money, she has a lot of it. When she has no money, even a sofa is hard to replace. She gave all her money to her brother."
"How could her brother make such a big mistake? Even the whole family can't help him."
"It's just that I have a strong gambling habit. If I bet right, I can bring honor to my family, own a private yacht, a garden villa, travel around the world and live a life of luxury."
"Don't be such a person. We can't help you."
"Don't worry, Mom. I didn't understand my sister before, but now I do. Making a bowl of noodles and earning some labor money is a stable thing. Now selling a fish head and earning some worker surplus value is also a stable thing."
"Right. Having food to eat and clothes to wear is enough. Oh, what is surplus value? Is it normal and legal?"
She wasn't kidding me, but she made me laugh.
"As for surplus value, ask Gao Xu to explain it. I couldn't explain it in half an hour. I'll save these few dollars for phone bills and buy you a copy of Das Kapital."
After hanging up the phone, I couldn't sleep anymore.
At this time, Sister Li called: "Shanhong, I'm going to withdraw money on the way back. Why did you give so much?"
"This money originally belonged to your father. I sold the duplex in Wuxiang. I bought it for almost half the price, all thanks to Master's kindness. Besides, Master gave me more than just money; he also gave me teachings that will benefit me for a lifetime."
“Too many…”
"I won't talk to you anymore." I hung up decisively.
About ten minutes later, Master called and said, "Shanhong, I told you that your eldest brother has gone through bankruptcy proceedings and no longer owes any money.
Your sister Li lives a decent life with us, you have parents and you are not married yet..."
After listening patiently, I said, "Master, this isn't just my opinion. It's my parents' opinion first, and then my sister, brother-in-law, and my fiancée's opinion. It's the opinion of our entire family.
Let’s not talk about this anymore. I’ll leave Shanghai at three o’clock and come see you next time.”
"I want to see you too. Bring your wife and children with you next time."
As soon as I hung up the phone, the bedside phone rang again.
"Hello sir, your team is gathering in the lobby. Please check your belongings and hurry to the lobby."
When we got to the lobby, I handed my room card to Secretary Ma. Xiao Ruan took my suitcase and left.
The others were sitting at a teahouse chatting. I walked over. Qing Ruo smiled and said:
"You were not seen for two of the three days you were in Shanghai. Did you go to the kindergarten or the senior citizen university? Tell the truth."
Lao Xiao said, "You are wrongly accusing him. He went out with Mr. Chen for a day and visited his master for half a day."
Qing Ruo was surprised and asked, "Your master is still in Shanghai? No wonder you are so knowledgeable."
Xiao Ruan came over and said, "The luggage has been packed, you can leave now."
Everyone boarded the bus. After a nap, everyone was full of energy. They began to express their opinions about Shanghai. This group, completely disregarding Mr. Chen's feelings, attacked him.
Lao Xiao said: "Reinforced concrete + people."
Qing Ruo said: "Reinforced concrete + no human touch."
Xiao Ruan said: "Reinforced concrete + arrogance."
I thought to myself, Mr. Chen’s son and daughter-in-law work here, and you guys said such bad things about them. Wasn’t it a waste of time to invite guests last night?
Xiao Ruan asked, "Teacher Wan, why don't you express your opinion?"
"It's a nice, civilized metropolis." After saying that, I turned to Qing Ruo and said, "Let's switch places. I was woken up by a call from home at noon, and I want to take a nap."
Qing Ruo immediately stood up, and after we switched places, I closed my eyes and rested. Two scenes kept playing in my mind.
After a while, Mr. Chen said that this community is very strict. The nanny and maids have special elevators, and the homeowners have special elevators. They cannot be mixed.
After a while, the master stood on the narrow balcony and asked me: Is the view very wide?
Lao Xiao nudged me and asked in a low voice, "Is your master okay?"
I nodded. "Very good. I'm in good health and optimistic."
"Then he can really withstand the storm."
"Well, in his eyes, there are no more storms."
Qing Ruo turned around and said, "Sleeping? You clearly want to have a private conversation with Lao Xiao. Tell the truth, what are you two exchanging thoughts on?"
Lao Xiao joked, "He said he had a dream last night. A bamboo pole fell from the window and hit him on the head. When he turned around, he saw Sister Pan."
Everyone laughed.
Mr. Chen said, "Don't laugh, and don't dream. You can help Shanhong realize her dream."
Qing Ruo said coquettishly, "Really?"
Mr. Chen said to Xiao Ruan, "Go to Wuxi."
Xiao Ruan happily replied, "As you wish. I just want to see the romance between Sister Pan and Teacher Wan."
Qing Ruo was worried and asked again, "Mr. Chen, is there a Sister Pan in Wuxi?"
Mr. Chen smiled and said, "Why are you asking? The bamboo pole won't hit you anyway."
I looked up scenic spots in Wuxi on my phone and found a Water Margin Town. I immediately looked it up, and sure enough, there was a show about it.
You are walking on the antique street when you suddenly feel a stick hit you on the shoulder.
When you look up, you see a beautiful woman in ancient costume smiling at you, her eyes flirting with affection, her hands waving, and she shouts, "Brother, come up." Her cry makes your bones go soft.
After you go up to the attic, a dozen or so Pan sisters will ask you to take a photo with them. Or maybe you want to take a photo with them.
Of course, the Pan sisters don’t want to harass you, they mainly want to harass you for your money.
I finished reading it and couldn't laugh. I handed the phone to Lao Xiao. Lao Xiao finished reading it and laughed out loud.
Qing Ruo asked, "What are you laughing at?"
Lao Xiao handed the phone to Qing Ruo.
After reading it, she couldn't help but burst into laughter. After laughing, she said, "Teacher Wan, I might as well tap your shoulder. It's free."
Mr. Chen said: "It's just a small detail. They are a film and television production base, so we should also strive to become a TV and film shooting location on our island.
Isn't it good to learn from others? Do you really think you want Teacher Wan to be beaten with a stick? "
Xiao Ruan said, "Oh, so we're going to the film and television city. Teacher Wan, please go away and let me get beaten up."
Everyone laughed.
Qing Ruo said, "It's none of your business. That's Water Margin City. Your surname is Ruan, and you're the only one rowing the boat. Ruan Xiaoer, Ruan Xiaowu, Ruan Xiaoqi, plus you, Ruan Xiaoshi, the four brothers will go rowing.
The only way to get beaten up is to make everyone love you, flowers bloom when they see you, and cars get flat tires when they see you. It would take a dozen Pan sisters to keep the situation under control."
Even Mr. Chen laughed.
Xiao Ruan said: "A countryman went to Shanghai to buy a pencil and asked the price. The salesperson said: 60 cents.
The country folk said: You are the hooligan (Liu Mao), and you are a female hooligan.
Everyone laughed wildly, and Qing Ruo's face turned red.
Mr. Chen frowned and said, "Xiao Ruan, you are so disrespectful. Drive your car and be serious."
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