Siheyuan: A master brewer starts with a jar of bone-strengthening wine!

"Ah?!" The mother's hand trembled. "It's happened again?"

"Hmm...it might be because the sun was too bright this morning." She looked out the window, where sunlight was falling directly on the windowsill.

The mother was stunned for a moment—

My daughter used to avoid this illness like the plague, and wouldn't let anyone mention it. But today she brought it up herself, her tone calm and her face showing no grievance, but rather a little... shy?

This is not right.

"Mom, don't be afraid." Tian Xiuhua clenched the hem of her clothes, her voice becoming lighter. "A young man massaged me a few times, on my head, chest, and neck... As soon as his hands stopped, I was able to catch my breath!"

"Oh?" The mother's eyes lit up. "Does it really feel better after a few presses?"

Over the years, she'd taken her to countless hospitals, big and small, and knew better than anyone how difficult this disease was to treat. To be able to stabilize the situation with just a few simple techniques—that's no small feat!

"And then?" She leaned forward slightly, her eyes full of anticipation. Tian Xiuhua said, "Then I went on a blind date... and guess what? When I came back and asked around, I found out that the young man who helped me that day actually lived in our courtyard house too!"

"Huh?" Mother Tian opened her mouth, unable to respond for a moment.

The daughter was still gesturing: "He's really tall, a head taller than me... His skin is clean and neat, his hair is cut smartly, he's wearing a Zhongshan suit, all straight and upright, like a slender scallion..."

"Stop!" Mother Tian slapped her thigh. "Didn't I tell you to go on a blind date with that young man? Why is all you talking about is him? You haven't even mentioned what he looks like!"

Having lived half my life, how could a mother not see this sign—her daughter's eyes, her tone, her energy—it's obvious she has someone in her heart.

"Hua Hua, stop!" Mother Tian immediately interrupted her. "Go back to your room and rest for a while. I'll discuss it with your father!" After saying that, she turned around and went into the study.

Pushing open the door, I saw Father Tian sitting behind his desk, flipping through a book.

If Liu Dong were there, he would have recognized him at a glance—this old man was none other than the prominent leader of the courtyard house back then. Mother Tian recounted her daughter's story from beginning to end.

After listening, the top leader frowned, slowly took off his glasses, remained silent for three seconds, and then suddenly smiled: "This is a good thing."

Mother Tian's eyes lit up instantly: "You think it's a good idea too?"

"Of course!" He nodded. "First, the child herself must be willing, that's the most important thing; second, she must have good character—daring to lend a helping hand in times of crisis, and not seeking fame or fortune afterward, how honest she is; third..." He waved his hand, "Appearance, speech, family background, all those come second. The most important thing is that he knows medicine! If we really get married in the future, even if he can't cure Xiuhua's illness, he can just press and rub it when it flares up, that should be enough, right?"

"But..." Mother Tian was about to speak.

The top leader had already stood up and declared decisively: "This is a matter of utmost importance, concerning my own daughter! I will personally go there!"

hum-

Ten minutes later, a military green jeep came to a steady stop in front of the Beiheyan Subdistrict Office.

Secretary Wang quickly went in and inquired about the situation.

Less than three minutes later, he rushed out and drove straight to the entrance of the courtyard house.

The courtyard immediately erupted in chaos—

jeep?!

This isn't a seat anyone can just sit in! Those who sit in this seat are all truly high-ranking officials.

Who would come to visit someone like this during the Lunar New Year?

"Bang!"

As soon as the car door opened, the high-ranking official stepped out with a smile and asked in a friendly manner, "Hello, comrade, may I ask where Dr. Liu Dong lives?"

Everyone looked at each other, completely bewildered: "Dr. Liu...?"

"Are you sure you're not mistaken?" Yan Bugui quickly stepped forward. "There's no such person here! We don't have a doctor here, and certainly no doctor named Liu Dong!"

He thought to himself: With that kind of status and demeanor, no one would go to Liu Dong! Besides, that kid has never even touched a stethoscope before!

He had already made up his mind, and immediately denied it as soon as he opened his mouth.

"That's impossible." The senior leader shook his head. "The neighborhood committee made it very clear—Liu Dong, whose father, Liu Honglei, was a martyr in 1952."

"Oh, oh, oh..." Yan Bugui suddenly realized and nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, there is such a person! But he's a worker at the steel mill, not a doctor! He's in the backyard, I'll take you there!"

"Hey, thanks, bro!" The big boss smiled and offered him a cigarette.

At this moment

Liu Dong was sitting at the octagonal table, pouring himself a drink.

goooo...

Medical skill: 296 points!

goooo...

297 points!

Glug... Glug...

298! 299! 300!

"Phew—finally full! I almost passed out from drinking!"

This incident really woke him up: medical skills, which are life-saving abilities, cannot be delayed! If you ever encounter an emergency, there will be no one to help you if you're helpless!

He surged to 300 points in one go; the epilepsy that used to frustrate him was now easily overcome. There are at least four methods:

First, prepare a dose of traditional Chinese medicine and combine it with massage. After taking two rounds of medicine, the condition should be basically stabilized.

Second, craniotomy can directly remove the lesion, providing a permanent solution;

Third, a few acupuncture needles can clear the meridians and activate the blood circulation, with immediate results;

Fourth, the easiest way is to drink his [Rejuvenation Wine].

One bite and the illness will be dispelled, even old ailments will disappear!

"belch--"

He had just let out a loud burp.

"Bang bang bang!" A commotion erupted outside the door.

Yan Bugui led the big boss, followed by a bunch of onlookers, and they all crowded to Liu Dong's door.

Liu Dong, holding his wine glass, looked completely bewildered: "...What's going on?"

"Liu Dong, he's looking for you!" Yan Bugui pointed behind him.

Liu Dong looked up and exclaimed, "Holy crap!"

Isn't that the big shot?!

The high-ranking leader smiled, his eyes narrowing: "Hey, no wonder my daughter fell for you! This young man is full of energy, has handsome features, and walks with a confident stride! He'd be a real pride to have as a son-in-law!"

But then he shook his head slightly – he had already heard at the neighborhood office that Liu Dong was married.

"Hello, Xiao Liu!" He extended his hand and shook it firmly. "Your father is Comrade Liu Honglei, a martyr who sacrificed his life in 1952, right?"

"Yes!" Liu Dong straightened his back and answered crisply.

The high-ranking leader sighed deeply, his voice turning somber: "Speaking of which, your father served under me back then... In that battle, more than ten thousand brothers were lost there... I couldn't protect any of them... and I certainly couldn't bring your father back safely."

He paused, then solemnly bowed deeply to Liu Dong:

"I'm sorry, it was my dereliction of duty." Liu Dong quickly said, "Please don't say that! Soldiers fight to protect their country, how can there be no sacrifices? My dad did something truly noble, and I'm genuinely proud of him!"

"Good lad!" The big boss laughed heartily, patted him firmly on the shoulder twice, and then asked, "You're working at the steel rolling mill now?"

"Yes, I just started working at the factory not long ago," Liu Dong nodded readily.

The high-ranking leader then asked with a smile, "I heard you also know how to treat illnesses?"

Liu Dong's forehead tightened, and he almost froze on the spot—