Liu Tian then said, "Song Hao, to be honest, we've benefited greatly from your conversation with these teachers. What you're doing is a true career, while what we're doing is just a business for show. Making a little money sometimes makes us lose our bearings; once illness strikes, death is imminent, and even giving up a fortune won't help. Healing and saving lives is a great act of merit! If you think highly of us, we can invest in Tianyitang in the future to help you achieve great things."
Song Hao smiled and said, "If you have the financial resources to invest, I would be more than happy to do so. Of course, I will also give you a generous return."
Magee said, "The fact that you've gathered so many skilled healers here gives us the greatest guarantee of our lives. Helping you is helping ourselves."
Song Hao smiled and said, "Different social roles are assigned, but let's just do our jobs."
Wu Qiguang laughed and said, "It's rare that you all have such an understanding. It seems that you bosses have taken our words to heart. Song Hao founded Tianyi Hall, which not only has the ability to heal the body but also the ability to heal the heart! Indeed, sometimes we are your saviors. Even with hundreds of millions in assets, it's hard to turn away patients. There are many quack doctors in the world, and the idea of saving lives with money is unacceptable; sometimes it can be a deadly weapon. I'm not exaggerating; we sincerely treat the sick, and with so many experts gathered, Tianyi Hall is a place of peace and tranquility. With Tianyi Hall here, there is no need for doctors in the world!"
Ye Chengshun was not good with words, and although he did not speak, he kept nodding to himself as he sat to the side.
Tang Yu and Luo Feiying, who were on either side of Song Hao, had no interest in the conversation at the table. The two women were secretly observing each other's expressions, and when their eyes met, they quickly looked away, each with their own thoughts.
After the wine was finished and the party was over, Song Hao and his group returned to Tianyi Hall. The main gate was closed, and the inner gate was locked. Song Hao showed Wu Qiguang and the others the three bronze acupuncture figures of boys and girls, each with its own unique form, which his master, Xiao Boran, had gifted him. He explained that they were cast by Gao Wu, a renowned acupuncturist of the Ming Dynasty, which greatly impressed everyone.
Song Hao chuckled inwardly, thinking, "I'll let you see the supreme medical treasure, the Song Tiansheng Acupuncture Bronze Man, when the time is right."
"I never expected that these three bronze acupuncture figures cast by Gao Wu would be passed down through generations. They are national treasures! Your Taoist master really thinks highly of you. Having these items in Tianyi Hall will certainly enhance its prestige!" Wu Qiguang exclaimed.
Song Hao smiled and said, "These three treasures can also be used in acupuncture teaching in the future. When practitioners observe them, they will have a unique experience and be able to improve their needle strength. They will definitely be useful to Teacher Wu."
Wu Qiguang nodded and said, "Indeed, this object inspires awe and concentration, which is very beneficial for acupuncture teaching. Rest assured, I will make good use of these three bronze figures to unify all methods and help those apprentices master the Tianyi Hall acupuncture technique."
Tang Yu glanced at Luo Feiying, who was staring intently at the three acupuncture bronze figures, and smiled, saying, "The security should be handled by a designated person to prevent them from being stolen."
The sergeant volunteered, "I'll take care of it. With me here, nothing will go wrong."
Song Hao laughed and said, "That would be best!"
Luo Feiying understood the meaning behind Tang Yu's words and pouted, saying, "Since they are treasures of the Heavenly Medicine Hall, everyone has a responsibility to protect them. Sister Tang Yu, don't underestimate people. You have the skills to repel thieves, and I also have ways to guard against robbers."
Tang Yu laughed, "Alright! Besides Xiao Wu, you're also responsible for protecting these three bronze figures. If anything goes wrong, you'll be held accountable." Tang Yu was still uneasy about Luo Feiying, always feeling that she had ulterior motives for approaching Song Hao. Now that Song Hao had displayed the three acupuncture bronze figures cast by the Ming dynasty master Gao Wu, although they weren't as precious as the Heavenly Saint Acupuncture Bronze Figures, she was still afraid that Luo Feiying might have ulterior motives. After all, Luo Feiying came from the Luo family of the Demon Needle Sect. Therefore, Tang Yu shifted the responsibility of protecting these three bronze figures to Luo Feiying, hoping that since it concerned her own safety, she would give up any thoughts of stealing them.
Upon hearing this, Luo Feiying understood the meaning behind Tang Yu's words and snorted coldly, saying, "Since Sister Tang Yu trusts me so much, I will not fail in my mission. But I'm afraid there might be a traitor among us, making it difficult to guard against." Luo Feiying also harbored some wariness towards Tang Yu. Initially, both of them approached Song Hao solely for the sake of the Heavenly Saint Acupuncture Bronze Man, but later, due to their changing feelings, they subtly developed a lack of trust in each other.
Song Hao then smiled and said, "The people in the room now are all people I trust the most, so I'm letting everyone see the true appearance of these three treasures. Even if outsiders come to steal them, Xiao Wu and Tang Yu are more than capable of handling them. Of course, with Yingying here, there's absolutely no chance of anything going wrong."
Upon hearing this, Luo Feiying exclaimed happily, "That's right! Song Hao knows what I'm capable of."
Tang Yu sneered from the side, "That's right! Your ability to track down thieves over long distances is unparalleled. Even if a thief succeeds, you can still find him."
Seeing the two women's scheming and bickering so adorably, Wu Qiguang chuckled and said, "We're all here to help Song Hao succeed, so let's each do our part. In the end, some things depend on fate."
Wu Qiguang was also puzzled at this moment. He had helped Song Hao get rid of Luo Feiying back then, but he never expected that the two of them would become friends today.
After chatting for a while, everyone went back to their rooms to rest. Song Zihe noticed the ambiguous relationship between Song Hao, Tang Yu, and Luo Feiying, and wanted to go with Song Hao to his room to inquire. However, Wu Qiguang stopped him, already guessing Song Zihe's intention, and chuckled softly, "Old Song, let the young people handle their own affairs. Come, let's go to my place. There's still something I don't understand about the Nine Needles of Rejuvenation you taught me, so I'd like to ask you again."
Song Zihe shook his head and smiled bitterly, saying, "Fine, let them be."
Song Hao returned to his room and sat down at his desk to plan the future of Tianyi Hall. He glanced up and thought he saw a dark shadow flash past the window. He quickly opened the window, but the bright moon hung in the sky, and all was silent except for the swaying shadows of the trees. Thinking it was an illusion, he didn't pay much attention. He returned to his desk to work.
Next door was Tang Yu's room. Sensing something amiss outside the window, she quickly got up to look and saw a dark figure leap over the wall. Startled, but fearing a trap, Tang Yu didn't chase after it. She hurriedly turned and went to check Song Hao's room. Looking through the door and window, she saw him working at his desk, which reassured her somewhat.
Then Tang Yu quietly went to Luo Feiying's door and faintly heard her humming a song, indicating that she was not yet asleep. Tang Yu stood and listened for a while before retreating back into the room.
"The Song Tiansheng Acupuncture Bronze Figure was secretly transported here from Penglai, Shandong. Apart from Song Hao, my grandfather, and me, even Xiao Wu, who escorted it all the way, didn't know what it was. It shouldn't have leaked the news. So why has someone else noticed the Tianyi Hall? This Luo Feiying just arrived today, and a mysterious black shadow appeared with her. Could it be that she attracted the Luo family of the Demon Needle Sect? Is she still not giving up on the Tiansheng Acupuncture Bronze Figure?" Tang Yu was worried and barely slept all night.
For several days in a row, the number of patients at Tianyitang Clinic increased significantly, and Song Hao also began seeing patients. A worker at Liu Tian's construction site accidentally broke his leg and was brought to Tianyitang. Ye Chengshun demonstrated his extraordinary bone-setting skills, and in just over ten days, the worker was walking again, a truly astonishing feat. Word spread quickly, and Tianyitang's reputation soared.
That day, two young men arrived at Tianyi Hall, found Song Hao, and handed him a letter. Song Hao was delighted upon reading it. It was a handwritten letter from Dou Haiqin, introducing two outstanding disciples of the Golden Needle School to work at Tianyi Hall: one named Kong Fei, and the other Fu Zhongqi.
Volume Two: The World of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Tianyi Hall, Chapter Twenty-Eight: Donations
The acupuncture department was extremely busy, keeping Wu Qiguang and Luo Feiying swamped. The arrival of Kong Fei and Fu Zhongqi provided temporary relief. As is often the case with renowned schools, the two were exceptionally skilled in acupuncture, treating several patients and earning high praise from Wu Qiguang. Because Li He had once stolen the Golden Needle School's techniques, Song Hao didn't reveal Luo Feiying's identity to Kong Fei and Fu Zhongqi. Luo Feiying was also surprised to see disciples of the Golden Needle School assisting Song Hao.
Since arriving at Tianyi Hall, Lin Fengyi felt his "medical fortune" had arrived, and he became adept at prescribing medicine. His divine abilities were astonishing, seemingly reaching a level of omniscience, especially in gaining the trust of his patients. Those who believed became his healers, and his prescriptions became even more effective, as if divinely aided. He was known as the "Divine Pulse of Tianyi Hall," and later, along with Song Hao, they were collectively called the "Divine Pulse of Tianyi," a unique pair in the world.
It was past noon when Song Hao finally finished treating all his patients and relaxed a little. Then Lin Fengyi walked in with a smile and said, "Song Hao, look who's here."
Then a man walked in, all smiles. Luo Feiying followed behind him, grinning.
"Mr. He!" Song Hao exclaimed in surprise. It was He Chengzhong, the man Song Hao had once saved from Li He's fatal needle.
"Wow, Song Hao is amazing! He's created Tianyitang!" He Chengzhong stepped forward and shook hands with Song Hao warmly.
"How did Mr. He find his way here?" Song Hao asked happily.
"I will never forget your life-saving grace! I found out that Dr. Lin had come here from his old hospital, so I came looking for you and Miss Luo. And I was right," He Chengzhong said with a smile.
"Mr. He, has your old ailment flared up again?" Song Hao asked in surprise. He was especially worried that the aftereffects of the fatal needle had not been completely eliminated.
"Your and Miss Luo's acupuncture skills are superb; they have completely cured my intractable ailment. I've come here today specifically to express my gratitude," He Chengzhong said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Song Hao felt somewhat relieved and said happily, "It's good that Mr. He is alright. Treating illnesses is my duty as a doctor, there's no need for thanks! Please come to the living room to talk."
They took their seats in the living room. He Chengzhong said gratefully, "Ever since you cured my strange illness, I've felt guilty for not accepting your thanks. I've always hoped to do something for you. Today, seeing you establish Tianyitang and begin practicing medicine to help people, I admire you and am also happy for the patients in the world, that there is another place where lives can be saved. I am not very talented, but I have been doing business for many years and have achieved some success. To thank you and to support the better development of traditional Chinese medicine at Tianyitang, I am donating a sum of money. I hope you can accept it."
As he spoke, He Chengzhong took out a check from his pocket and handed it to Song Hao, saying, "This is five million. Use it to develop Tianyitang's business first. I will donate more in the future."
Song Hao was surprised that He Chengzhong would donate such a huge sum of money to Tianyitang. He exclaimed in astonishment, "Mr. He, how can I accept such a generous offer!"
He Chengzhong smiled and said, "This little bit of money is nothing but a token of my appreciation. It's just that you and Tianyitang have the ability to use this money well, and it can be considered as my contribution to the cause of traditional Chinese medicine in our country."
Lin Fengyi and Luo Feiying, standing nearby, were also surprised, followed by delight. Tianyitang was in dire need of money, and He Chengzong, with assets exceeding 100 million, was willing to donate—a welcome development. Lin Fengyi smiled and said, "Since Mr. He is so sincere and has such a rare intention to contribute to traditional Chinese medicine, Song Hao, just accept it. Tianyitang is newly established and needs funds to ensure its operation. Haven't you already formulated a series of development plans? Those all require funding."
Song Hao quickly stood up and said gratefully, "Then thank you, Mr. He. On behalf of all my colleagues at Tianyitang, I accept this donation and express my sincerest gratitude to Mr. He!"
Song Hao accepted the five million yuan check with both hands and bowed deeply to He Chengzhong.