Love Healing Manual

Chapter 20 Senior Student Wants to Be a Slave

"How does your life revolve, senior? Do you usually work part-time in the afternoons? If you have a little extra time, it would be nice to cultivate some healthy hobbies, which can help with your mental well-being."

Lin Ze gently pressed his hand on Kitagawa Ayane's temples, occasionally brushing past the corners of her eyes. After repeating this several times, he pressed the acupoints under her long, flowing hair, from the top of her head to the back of her head, with precision and force.

With each press, Kitagawa-senpai's chest would rise high, her neck would tilt back, and she would take a deep breath.

She tried her best to suppress the pleasure and the urge to moan.

Lin Ze's acupressure made her feel warm all over, and she felt a tingling sensation at the back of her head—a painful but liberating feeling.

She had her eyes closed.

"Mmm~~" The senior bit her lip lightly, her pretty brows furrowed slightly, and as Lin Ze moved, she pressed her thigh hard.

Traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive, a treasure learned from China. For many years, Japan has attached great importance to the research of traditional Chinese medicine and the training of its talents.

Lin Ze excelled in this area; he could accurately memorize every acupoint on the human body, and the top of the head and the feet were the most densely populated areas of acupoints.

For example, the positions he is currently pressing are from Baihui, Chengling, Houding and Tianchong, to Yuzhen, Fengfu, Yamen and Tianzhu.

At the end of each treatment.

He would always choose to help Kitagawa relax and relieve her inner stress through massage.

I must say, it was very effective.

If Kitagawa-senpai weren't so shy, she would really want to say right now, "Dr. Lin, you made me feel so good."

However, even without saying it, this performance is evident from the satisfaction and the constantly raised eyebrows.

"Um!!"

After Lin Ze pressed down hard on the Fengchi acupoint, she couldn't help but cry out. Her ten toes clenched tightly, and she even clenched her fists.

"Huff~ Huff~" Kitagawa-senpai gasped for breath, catching her breath as she wiped the drool that had trickled from the corner of her mouth from her heavy breathing.

“I work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, usually after school in the afternoon. I tutor on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. I have classes during the day and a heavy workload after working in the evening. Because I have a lot of courses in my first year of graduate school, I'm considering whether to find another job after this tutoring job ends... There's a pretty good phone customer service job, but I haven't interviewed for it yet.”

Kitagawa Ayane's voice is actually quite nice. It's not the soft, typical voice of a girl; it has a cool, aloof quality. You can probably picture her face just by looking at her tone of voice.

"That sounds like a tough, high-pressure situation," Lin Ze said after a moment's thought.

He really wanted to advise his senior not to do that. Studying while sick was already tiring enough, because graduate courses are already tiring enough, not to mention having to work two jobs in addition to her studies.

However, he couldn't say it.

Last time, Lin Ze was deeply impressed by the meal that Kitagawa Ayane had in the cafeteria: white rice with wakame seaweed.

It's easy to guess that her family isn't well-off. Given how tired she is every day, she can't even afford nutritious food and has to rely on basic carbohydrates to stay alive. That's quite pitiful.

If it weren't for the pressures of life, she would never have had to be so frugal with her meals.

This is largely due to the unique system of Japanese society; a comparison will make it clear.

In China, every college student from a financially disadvantaged family can apply for student loans, which not only cover the relatively low tuition fees but also allow them to set aside a considerable amount for living expenses. Of course, they can also earn money through part-time jobs and tutoring.

After graduating from university, the loan will be interest-free, and if you don't have enough money, you can even apply for an extension of the repayment period.

If you pursue a master's or doctoral degree, you can apply for a certain amount of subsidies, ranging from a few hundred yuan per month to more depending on the specific policies of the university. These subsidies are sufficient to meet your basic living needs.

Not to mention the support systems offered by prestigious universities.

In any case, the educational philosophy of China is to not allow any child to drop out of school because of poverty.

But it's completely different in Japan.

It's quite normal for a child from the countryside to come to Tokyo to attend university and not be able to afford the expensive tuition fees. Usually, in this situation, the only option is to grit their teeth and take out a loan.

The government provides no financial aid to students from impoverished backgrounds, only to international students. There are no student loans available, and subsidies for postgraduate studies are out of the question. Most of the institutions that offer tuition loans are private, and the interest rates are terrifyingly high, yet many people still apply for them.

It's common for university students in Tokyo to start working after graduation and then spend ten years paying off their loans.

What are some options if I don't go to university?
Should we give up our future just because we are poor?

Being poor makes it even more important to get into a prestigious university and find a way out in life.

Kitagawa Ayane is burdened with loans from private institutions, and she has already completed her university studies and is currently pursuing a master's degree. Without any subsidies, she still has to repay the loans and can only work hard.

However, misfortune never comes singly; he also contracted this disease.

It's really bad enough.

It's easy to understand why she was under so much mental pressure, leaving her no time to deal with interpersonal relationships. Despite being a "popular woman," she always seemed aloof.

Frankly speaking, from this perspective, it's reasonable for Kitagawa-senpai to prefer being a dog to a human.

After all, they live worse than dogs.

"It's alright, I've gotten used to it," Kitagawa Ayane said, pursing her lips slightly.

“Under such circumstances, it is indeed difficult to cultivate a healthy hobby, after all, hobbies take time.”

“That’s right, but I feel pretty good lately. Even with the pressure, the treatment has been very effective. I’m very grateful for your help, junior.” Kitagawa Ayane said earnestly.

“Treating the symptoms rather than the root cause.”

"It's already amazing. So many doctors in big hospitals couldn't do anything about it, not even Professor Hishida. Under these circumstances, your treatment has truly given me hope for the future."

rare.

Perhaps the treatment was surprisingly effective, because Kitagawa Ayane had a desire to communicate today, talked more than usual, and seemed to be in a good mood.

Lin Ze saw this and struck while the iron was hot.

"How's your sleep lately, senior?"

"Same as always," she said slowly, sounding a bit troubled. "I'll probably wake up three or four times a night, but I should be able to get a good night's sleep tonight."

"That's it..."

Nutritional imbalance, lack of sleep, and still having to study and work during the day.

In this situation, they actually asked to take leave and give up next week's treatment to do something they "couldn't refuse".

Lin Ze suddenly felt helpless towards her.

I'm really afraid that if this continues, one day my senior will collapse from exhaustion...

suddenly.

The system task notification sounded again in Lin Ze's mind.

"Three behavioral intervention therapies: providing patients with a comfortable sleeping environment and creating a small bed that suits the living habits of dogs."

Please collect the design drawings and construction funds from your system email.

Lin Ze paused for a moment, then stopped pressing the acupoints with his hand.

Building dog kennels? Is that within the scope of a veterinarian's profession?

After he stopped, Kitagawa Ayane felt the tingling sensation had subsided. Although she was somewhat reluctant to stop, she guessed that her junior was probably tired, so she got up on her own.

"I am extremely grateful."

She bowed deeply.

"It's ok."

"When is the next treatment? Monday?"

"can."

"Could you please reschedule for noon, Dr. Lin? I might not have time this afternoon. Please! If you could reschedule, it would be a huge help to me."

Kitagawa Ayane felt a little uneasy.

Her request was rude.

Essentially, Lin Ze's work was voluntary, and without monetary exchange, it did not constitute a forced doctor-patient relationship. Even if he did not agree, it would still be perfectly reasonable.

Why were the younger students so concerned about her? They were thinking about her condition.

Kitagawa Ayane knew that as a medical student, Lin Ze's time was also very precious.

But she had no choice but to make the request.

Therefore, she was very afraid that Lin Ze would refuse.

If she is rejected, should she beg and plead with tears streaming down her face? Wouldn't it be better to act more pitiful and show more sincerity when asking?
A popular saying on Japanese variety shows is, "When apologizing, you must show your cleavage to be sincere enough."

Should I expose myself?

Amidst her chaotic thoughts, Kitagawa Ayane suddenly realized that a few moments had passed, and the equipment room was quiet; Lin Ze had not answered her.

She felt even more uneasy.

"If you have something to do, you can come at noon." Lin Ze gave her a deep look before turning his head away.

Kitagawa Ayane immediately knelt down, clasped her hands together, and slammed her forehead heavily on them.

It was a sunny and warm afternoon.

The two of them often spent afternoons like this together. The entire University of Tokyo was bustling and lively, with groups of students everywhere. Sunlight streamed through every window of the classrooms, and the refracted light bathed everything in a golden glow. However, after spending so many days together, the girl's heart finally developed something even more sincere than the golden sunlight.

That is trust in doctors.

“I will always remember Dr. Lin’s kindness…” she said in a muffled voice. “I am not a mean woman. I know how to repay kindness. If I have the opportunity in the future, I am willing to serve Dr. Lin like a slave. But right now I am too busy to even give anything.”

“No,” Lin Ze suddenly said.

"What?" Kitagawa Ayane suddenly lifted her cheek.

She was a little stunned.

“I was just about to ask for your opinion,” Lin Ze said, touching his nose without looking into her eyes. “If possible, I would like to use your case as case material when I publish my paper in the future, because your condition is very rare, which is very important for me to obtain my degree. Of course, I will not reveal your real information.”

Hearing his words, Kitagawa Ayane breathed a sigh of relief.

Scared to death.

She had lived for over twenty years and remained an atheist, so she thought she had finally encountered a living angel.

Thankfully it wasn't...

People with ulterior motives are more trustworthy in this world.

"No problem," she readily agreed.

Lin Ze lowered his hand and looked down.

This is the second time he has lied in his life since his rebirth.

The first time was when he was a child, he was hit in the arm by a car that ran a red light on the main road. In the hospital, he told Lin Yuning, "It doesn't hurt, it really doesn't hurt."

Just as Kitagawa Ayane thought, Lin Ze knew that his selfless help seemed strange, and he couldn't reveal that he possessed the system. Moreover, most importantly, he had to make his efforts seem like a matter of course.

Not just now, but also in the future.

As the treatment continues, intervention in Kitagawa's life becomes imperative. However, she is already so poor that she is unwilling to accept even the chicken leg he offered her. It will be even more difficult to get her to accept anything else in the future.

Therefore, a legitimate reason is of utmost importance.

Lin Ze felt very awkward. He didn't like the feeling of lying. Once you do it once, you'll do it again and again.

Until you get used to this deception, and you seek the easiest solution for everything, you end up deceiving even yourself, and finally live a restless and meaningless life.

So he remained silent.

Kitagawa Ayane had already packed her schoolbag, putting the bouncy ball and other toys inside, and stood in front of him.

"Dr. Lin?" she asked softly, her beautiful eyes looking at Lin Ze with curiosity.

"Huh?" Lin Ze came back to his senses.

"Um... the pet food was bought for me, right?"

"Oh, I forgot about this," Lin Ze took out a packaging bag from his bag and handed it to her: "By the way, remember not to take off the neck brace, not even when you're sleeping."

"Okay, I'll wear it."

To avoid further embarrassment, she quickly stuffed the pet food into her backpack.

"Also, could you spare some time on Sunday? I'd like to visit your home," Lin Ze inquired.

"what?"

Kitagawa Ayane's schoolbag thudded in her hand.

drop on the floor.

……

in the afternoon.

It was not yet five o'clock.

There's no part-time job, and the pork cutlet shop doesn't need Lin Ze's help.

He returned to his bedroom alone, his expression grave.

On the system panel in my mind.

Points earned: 1000

"Items in the Shop: Patient Pain Threshold Detector (1000 points); Hypnosis Bell for Bound Patients (2000 points); Pain Threshold Lowering Drug (1 pill/1000 points); Observation Glasses for Bound Patients (2000 points)..."

Overall, the store doesn't have many items, but aside from the testing device that Lin Ze has already tried, a few more have been unlocked.

However, there are many more skills that can be redeemed with points than items.

Lin Ze glanced at it briefly.

「精通级推拿技术（1000积分）；精通级听诊技巧（1000积分）；精通级普适缝合（1000积分）；精通级核磁共振（1000积分）以及精通级中医把脉（1000积分）……」

There are dozens of varieties.

It can be said to encompass universal techniques from internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology, each of which is an essential skill for an excellent doctor.

However, Lin Ze can only change one option at the moment.

After a brief moment of thought, he decided to give up the option of exchanging skills, since he had not yet been assigned to a department and was still learning. It would be a better choice to exchange skills after he was actually assigned to an internship.

In comparison, a god-level skill like "photographic memory" is worth redeeming without hesitation.

What truly interested him were the items in the shop, because he had witnessed the magic of the detector and was filled with curiosity about these items.

Lin Ze had a sudden thought and clicked on one of the items, which was about "medications to lower the pain threshold".

"Pain reliever: Adults take one tablet at a time. It takes effect within 5-15 minutes after administration, quickly relieving the patient from hallucination and putting them into a state of dormancy. It can reduce pain from level 9 or higher to level 1."

"Do not take continuously; the interval between doses should be no more than once per calendar month."

Note: This product is highly addictive, and long-term use will significantly increase drug resistance.

After reading the introduction, Lin Ze immediately had the idea of ​​exchanging for it, and his guess seemed to have been confirmed at this moment.

In this real world, the world he lives in, there is no medicine that can cure Kitagawa Ayane's illness.

What else could this be but a medicine from the future?
The invention and research of drugs is of paramount importance to the entire medical community.

If there were such a drug that could directly help patients get rid of hallucinations, it would be a great blessing for mental patients if the components could be extracted through research.

Only 1000 points are needed...

Although Lin Ze felt a surge of emotion, he did not act impulsively.

Another idea came to his mind.

While it's true that once the drug is obtained, it can be used for research, how will he explain its origin?

Could it be that he was exceptionally talented and figured it out on his own?

No one with a normal IQ would believe that.

Because a drug requires tens of thousands of experiments, the level of precision and complexity is extremely high.

However, if he secretly conducts the research without telling anyone, and waits until the right time and when he has the qualifications, he can then submit the research data and ingredients of the drug.

This method... is worth trying, but it requires a long enough period of dormancy, though it would be enough to bring a lifetime of glory.

No.

Lin Ze immediately rejected the idea.

Deconstructing, identifying the components, synthesis mechanisms, and precise separation of drugs is an extremely difficult process. Each part is incredibly detailed and usually requires top-notch talent in a laboratory to work together, as well as solid knowledge in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, analytical chemistry, and many other fields.

In addition, and most importantly, there must be a modern laboratory of inestimable value.

It's impossible for him to analyze the components on his own.

Finding accomplices was out of the question. Even if he knew an outstanding senior like Shimazu Kazune, no matter how ingenious the lie, it couldn't fool a doctoral student in pharmacology.

"This drug exists in a virtual state and cannot be observed in the real world."

However, the system's prompt in his mind completely extinguished Lin Ze's idea.

He then clicked on the description of the next item.

"Observation glasses for patients under observation: After wearing the glasses, it is possible to observe the alienated state of the patient under hallucination, such as tailing, hairy body surface, and mottled body surface, thereby understanding the patient's condition."

After reading the introduction, Lin Ze frowned slightly, trying to understand the meaning of those few sentences.

Alienation? Could it be that what my senior said today about her having a tail is true?

Is it just that special observation methods are required?

Wouldn't that mean animal ears also grew out?
It's just impossible to observe... while the senior student herself can see it clearly.

The moment this thought crossed Lin Ze's mind, he felt a chill run down his spine.

(End of this chapter)