The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 86 Results of the Intensive Investigation

Although the relaxed, slow pace of the regular single-item exercise was quite effective, Zhou Xuan still preferred to be served by him...

Standing on the bustling street, she quietly observed the busy man.

This was his third time changing clothes in the store. He squatted in front of the low stool, held the knuckles of the young technician next to him, pressed against the old man's ankle, and massaged it inch by inch along the meridians.

Sweat rolled from his temples to his chin, leaving deep welts on the back of his T-shirt, but he didn't bother to wipe it away.

It was hot in Beijing in July, but now it was night, and everyone noticed that the masseur was sweating abnormally.

So even though it was late, the children who were commuting home did not complain. While taking care of their own elders, they also helped other elderly people who had no one to take care of them.

Zhou Xuan stared at that person for a long time. She subconsciously pursed her lips, which were a light pink color. There was a natural upward curve at the corner of her mouth, which seemed to be smiling even when she was not speaking.

Three days ago, the boy who performed a miracle under the spotlight; tonight, the masseur diligently working. The two figures gradually merged.

She suddenly pulled out her phone, opened the "Easy Walk" mini-program, and clicked on it to find Zhao Xiaochui's page, and then discovered...

The appointment portal for the overall technical director of Easy Slow Travel is now open.

But the restaurant was full.

The single massage packages starting at 888 yuan in the morning are all sold out, and the spa packages starting at 38888 yuan from the afternoon to the evening are also all sold out.

"Aah~"

Zhou Xuan grabbed her hair, feeling extremely frustrated.

Are there that many rich people in Fatou?
Of course, it wasn't just Fatou. Although the relevant departments blocked videos of the incident from three days ago on all platforms, they couldn't stop people from spreading the news by word of mouth.

Moreover, there were not only businessmen present, but also celebrities...

Zhou Xuan glanced deeply at the busy figure, then hurried away.

Although it was late, she needed to find her second uncle, Lao Zhou, and she wanted to use the back door.

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As night deepened, some businesses turned off their last lights, leaving only the dim glow of the blind massage parlor on Jinchan West Road.

Chen Guifen stood behind the front desk with her plump and full figure. Her round face was as soft as a steamed bun, and her wrinkles were concentrated at the corners of her eyes, probably from when she smiled.

Zhao Xiaochui rarely saw her smile.

"Busy working?"

Perhaps she had just finished washing up, the plump receptionist was combing her permed, finely curled hair, with strands of silver in it, and a faded butterfly hair clip adorning it.

Zhao Xiaochui changed into clean and refreshing clothes, came to the front desk, stood behind the fat receptionist, and checked her physical condition.

"I've seen them all off. I've spoken to the two most dedicated ones and told them to report to the new store tomorrow. Once they've mastered the whole body's meridian unblocking techniques, we can start offering foot massage packages."

The chubby receptionist's eye wrinkles deepened, and she asked in a cheerful tone:
What is a reasonable price for a foot massage package?

Zhao Xiaochui recalled the fat sister's exorbitant pricing and hesitated:
"How much would you like for the full-body meridian massage package, which costs 288, plus a foot massage?"

"588!"

"Row."

Zhao Xiaochui released the fat receptionist's shoulders and gently patted her back one last time, leaving a trace of warmth.

However, he paused for a moment when he stopped.

He sensed that the heat flow was acting differently on the chubby receptionist this time.

Just then, the chubby receptionist spoke up:

"Little Hammer, the social issues are resolved; things are settled with Yangyang; and the new store is open. Shouldn't you start making plans for yourself?"

Zhao Xiaochui stopped overthinking.

What are your plans?

"What are you planning to do? Do you just want to be a massage therapist from now on?"

Zhao Xiaochui was puzzled:
"What else can I do if I don't do this?"

"It's not about what else you can do, but you need to think carefully. Think about that two-story building worth hundreds of millions, think about the more than ten million in funds that came in so quickly. All of these were invested in you without hesitation. Is this something a mere masseur can do?"

Zhao Xiaochui was amused by the fat receptionist's words: "Then I'll become a master masseur?"

“Yes, that’s a master masseur.” The chubby receptionist said earnestly, “A junior masseur only solves symptoms for one person, but a master masseur can solve problems for a group of people, a street, a city, or even a country.” Zhao Xiaochui’s face showed a look of great approval. He squatted down and pressed the massage pad on the clean floor twice.

"Sister Fatty, I just fixed a herniated disc on our planet. Who should I contact to pay me?"

Fat receptionist: "..."

"Fatty, you should get some rest."

Having dodged the fat receptionist's blows and avoided a falling flowerpot as he left the massage parlor, Zhao Xiaochui glanced at the familiar corner of the wall before turning and walking towards the dimly lit Jinchan West Road.

He walked very slowly, and gradually, he stopped in the middle of the road...

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As Zhao Xiaochui turned to leave, a middle-aged man slowly emerged from the shadows in the corner of the massage parlor.

His eyes were grayish-brown like a hawk's, with two deep lines between his eyebrows and a fine scar on his angular jaw.

He glanced deeply at the figure not far away, then turned and walked into the massage parlor.

"Sister Chen."

He greeted him respectfully.

Chen Guifen was no longer the same person she was when she was with Zhao Xiaochui. Her kind and approachable demeanor was gone; now, she exuded only one emotion...

Dead!

"Xiao Lei, how's the investigation going with the information I reported at my old workplace?"

In front of this man, the middle-aged man lost his airs from his workplace. His name was Lei Zhen, and he was considered a leader in his company.

He leaned against the table like the chubby receptionist, his expression no longer serious as usual:

"We started the investigation after contacting the local bureaus, but so far, apart from the few old men the bureaus know about, we've only found one other person."

"Oh, where are you from? Little Hammer's hometown?"

The chubby receptionist suddenly became interested.

“No.” Lei Zhen smiled wryly, as if he had thought of something. “He is an internet celebrity from the Central Plains Province. He practiced for thirty years, from beginner to mastering the Six Healing Sounds, and then he used it to strengthen his body and maintain his health. He makes a living by setting bones for customers and doing live streams and advertising. He is doing quite well.”

The chubby receptionist: "...Thirty years?"

She could hardly believe it. She reached out and pushed Lei Zhen aside, then grabbed the heavy mahogany front desk.

"Can he do that?"

Lei Zhen saw the portly receptionist lift the mahogany table with one hand, but instead of being surprised, he shook his head.
"He couldn't do it. At first, he tried to hide it, but our colleagues showed us their credentials and that's when he really showed his true abilities. Actually, it's not that great."

Sister Chen, he only uses his internal energy cultivation for health preservation, and the version of the "Six Healing Sounds" he practices, as well as his bone-setting skills, are family heirlooms.

The chubby receptionist realized once again just how incredibly lucky she was.

"Just this one?"

Lei Zhen nodded:

"Currently, the only person I've found who has truly mastered the Six-Character Formula is this one."

Other well-known exercises include the Eight Pieces of Brocade, the Yi Jin Jing, the Five Animal Frolics, and Tai Chi, each with one or two variations. Several versions of the Nanhu Provincial Guiding and Health-Preserving Exercises have also emerged, but the most numerous is the Twelve Pieces of Brocade practiced in some temples.

"Have you been in contact with those people?"

"Yes," Lei Zhen replied. "They follow the traditional methods and can hold their own against our frontline combat units in one-on-one combat."

So, how did that brat manage to train like that?
Thinking back to how Zhao Xiaochui seemed to have patted him on the back unintentionally as he left—that brat was quite the actor.

The chubby receptionist was speechless. After thinking for a moment, she took out her police mobile terminal, sent out the identity information of Liu Li and Guo Guo, and then instructed:
"There are new people in the bureau, right? Find two talented ones and get them moving into OCT as soon as possible."

Lei Zhen thought for a moment and said, "There are two outstanding girls who are about to be promoted to full-time positions. We can arrange that."

The author is not in good health.

Because of the delay, I couldn't schedule it, so I thought I'd take a nap before posting. But when I opened my eyes, it was already daylight. Sorry for posting late.

One chapter each at noon and evening.

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