The cliché story of a domineering president and his secretary

An Yi felt uneasy and fidgety. The reason she could still smile was because her lips were naturally slightly upturned. She was so afraid that her pain would be exposed to her face, let alone in front of her boss. Thinking of the previous times when she pretended to be strong, she must have been laughed at by others in her heart.

Taoist Priest Li saw An Yi's expression. As he was good at observing people's expressions and diagnosing illnesses, how could he not understand the girl's painful mood? As a doctor, it was not convenient for him to persuade her, for fear that it might backfire. So he had to keep silent and let the poor child relax.

"What kind of medication is needed? It would be best if you could prescribe more types."

Taoist Priest Li and An Yi looked at the person who was speaking at the same time, and An Yi was even more frightened and waved his hand hurriedly to stop him: "No, no, Master, there is no need to prescribe medicine. I will take good care of my work and rest and diet!"

"How can that be possible? From what the Taoist priest said, you are seriously ill and medicine will work quickly. Please prescribe the medicine!"

"Boss, I told you before that my stomach is not in good condition. If I take medicine, especially Chinese medicine, my stomach will feel uncomfortable. My illness is not an emergency, I can just take my time to treat it! Master, right?" An Yi asked anxiously. She believed that with Master Li's superb medical skills, he must have diagnosed her spleen and stomach problems, and hoped that the master would come out in person to help her explain.

Taoist Priest Li coughed twice, suppressed his smile and spoke: "Miss An is indeed suffering from qi stagnation and spleen and stomach dysfunction, so the treatment should be to harmonize, stimulate the appetite and invigorate the spleen, harmonize the middle qi, and nourish the spleen and stomach. Please rest assured, as I said before, between 'treatment' and 'nurturing', I am more inclined to 'nurturing'. As the saying goes: know what is wrong, and treat it with food; if the food therapy does not work, then prescribe medicine."

After hearing these words, An Yi nodded vigorously and gave the boss next to him a look of protest, saying "I know my body".

Ding Hong did not speak again, and began to look at the calligraphy and paintings on the wall. Taoist Li, who was sitting opposite him, saw the subtle expression in his eyes and confirmed his judgment: this guy has a thorough understanding of his secretary's weakness, and he must have deliberately used "prescribing medicine" to divert Miss An's worries.

"I'll prescribe some health-preserving prescriptions for Miss An, but," Taoist Li stopped writing with his brush and looked at An Yi meaningfully, "you still need to keep in mind the two points I reminded you of before, otherwise the magic pills and elixirs will be useless, and I'm afraid there will be complications, which may cause great damage to your body."

Ding Hong knew that this was the most serious warning that Taoist Priest Li could give. He wondered if she would listen to it. Observing that An Yi was already forcing herself to be alert, he thought for a moment and said, "Remember what Taoist Priest Li said."

"Okay, I'll remember that."

"Does the Taoist priest have any other medical instructions?" Ding Hong was ready to let An Yi go. He didn't want her to stay here and force herself.

"The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine says, 'The ancients who knew the truth followed the laws of yin and yang, were in harmony with the art of numbers, ate and drank in moderation, had regular daily routines, and did not overwork. Therefore, their bodies and spirits were in harmony, and they lived out their natural lives, passing away at the age of a hundred.' Taoists believe that everything should be left to nature."

An Yi was unable to react for a moment. She thought the diagnosis was almost over, but she didn't know why Taoist Li suddenly became so fussy. When she saw the little Taoist coming over to change the hot water for everyone's teacups, she realized that the master had something else to say.

Taoist Priest Li stared at the scenery outside the window, not at the two people opposite him: "Chinese traditional culture has never been against people having emotions! Confucianism says that benevolent people should love others, and only those with emotions can love; we Taoists say that people should be compassionate, and how can people without emotions be compassionate? This is the way of heaven, because people follow the earth, and the earth follows the heaven, which is also the way of man."

Seeing An Yi's confused eyes, he couldn't help but smile: "Just like the moon waxes and wanes, people have joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. These emotions constantly alternate to form a human being. If one emotion persists, it will harm a person's physical and mental health, just like the impact of only daytime without night on the earth. Just like the sun will set when it is at its highest point, if people do not suppress their sad emotions and let themselves experience sadness and heartache without hesitation, they will naturally turn to other emotions slowly."

It was not until this moment that An Yi realized that although the master did not say it explicitly, he was still giving her some advice. She suddenly felt annoyed, but because the other party was both an elder and a master, she could not neglect him, so she bit her lip and endured it.

Taoist Priest Li knew that An Yi's absent-mindedness was not disrespectful to him, but that he had touched the child's most sensitive soft spot. He felt more compassion in his heart: "From a Taoist perspective, there is no need for too much intervention. People just need to find what they like! Because we ourselves yearn for sunshine, happiness and other positive energy." After he finished speaking, he glanced at Ding Hong meaningfully.

At this moment, Ding Hong's eyes were all on the woman whose body was gradually erecting sharp thorns. He was worried that Taoist Li would say something that would be the last straw that broke the camel's back at any time. Although he felt distressed, he could do nothing about it.

"Everything I said is the embodiment of the principle of following nature. Regardless of whether the circumstances are favorable or unfavorable, being close to nature, even for just a moment, is of great benefit to people! May you be blessed with infinite happiness, and may all people in the world be happy." Taoist Master Li stopped talking after seeing the state of the two children. It depends on everyone's fate.

"The Taoist priest and I still have some business to discuss. Since the consultation is over, you go wait for me at the door." Ding Hong finally had the opportunity to issue this order.

An Yi sighed softly, and quickly stood up with a smile: "Thank you for your diagnosis and advice, Master. I will keep it in mind and experience it carefully." She really couldn't hold back the expression on her face. She really shouldn't have let down Master Li's sincere teaching, but she still had an ostrich's heart towards her wound. No matter who wanted to open it, it would not work. No matter how kind the intention was, she couldn't accept it!

After carefully reviewing it again, Taoist Li was about to hand the written prescription to An Yi, but he heard Ding Hong stop him: "Don't worry, I have other questions to ask you." He turned to An Yi and said: "Go, I will hold the prescription for you."

Oh, I really don't know if I have an independent personality in the eyes of my boss? Why do you always disrespect the most basic privacy rights of employees? You want to hold a prescription in your hands! Okay, okay! Take it away. It doesn't matter if you don't give it to me. At worst, I just don't take the medicine. Anyway, it's a health supplement. I won't die if I don't take it!

He was in no mood to argue with this overbearing and overpowering man. There would be no other result except to tear his face off with his big boss in front of the Taoist priest. An Yi hid his emotions perfectly, responded respectfully, bowed deeply to Taoist priest Li, and then walked out of the door. The young Taoist priest was called by his master to see the guest off, so he followed him.

"You care too much about her and interfere too much, which may cause resentment." Taoist Li waited until An Yi and the other two walked away before speaking leisurely.

Ding Hong dropped his disguise, his voice lazy and helpless: "Disgust? That's too polite, she already regards me as the god of plague." As the saying goes, don't lie in front of a wise man. Since the other party has pointed it out, why should he pretend to be confused.

"Why don't you restrain yourself? Do you want to fight poison with poison? That's really a unique approach!" Taoist Li said with a smile.

"There is no time to worry about anything else now. The most urgent thing is her physical condition. You know this best."

Taoist Li nodded reluctantly: "It is really difficult for her to get over this emotional pain. I have tried my best to persuade her just now, but it is just scratching the surface. She needs to understand it herself to be effective."

"Her? She'll just burn herself to death."

Both of them remained silent.

After a moment, Ding Hong said, "What is the best way to treat it? Don't be stingy with the herbs. I can find them all. Just write them down."

Taoist priest Li stroked his beard and smiled: "Of course I know your financial resources and abilities, but she is too weak to be nourished, and her spleen and stomach really can't stand the tossing. The best thing is to nourish her with food, and it has to be the most plain kind."

"What a delicate body she has. I can't do anything even if I want to help her." Ding Hong felt anxious.

"Just go along with it. Didn't you hear what I just said? So you two have similar personalities." The Taoist priest joked with a smile, and his mind turned back: "Overall, Miss An's face has a well-proportioned appearance and delicate limbs. As for her facial features, her forehead is full, her eyes are clear and bright, her nose is round, her nose bridge is not sunken, and her chin is also good. As the saying goes, 'a round chin means no worries in old age'. Looking at her horoscope, she should be born in a well-off family. She has been loved by her family and teachers since she was a child. She is a child with good relationships with the elders. After she grows up..."

"Master." Ding Hong interrupted, indicating that he had no intention of listening. Master Li was proficient in the Book of Changes. Although he used it in medical practice, he was also good at the related physiognomy, but he was not interested in it. Therefore, it was normal for Master Li to calculate An Yi's physical condition and life experience.

Taoist Li knew that Ding Hong had never been interested in discussing scriptures and Taoism. It had been many years since he could sit here quietly today. It was obvious that the girl had great magical power... He couldn't help but sigh: "I am still thinking about you changing your mind and coming to me for a pulse check. I guess the previous appointment was for her, right?"

"Master, am I a pleasure-seeking and sensual person?" Ding Hong asked instead of answering.

Taoist Priest Li shook his head: "Of course not. Your mother talked about you not long ago, and I told her not to worry about it."

Although this kid refused to let them feel his pulse for many years, the Dings would let him accompany them almost every time, just to observe his face and complexion. Without being modest, they could see many problems with their decades of medical skills. In the past two years, the Ding kid was busy starting a business and didn't even have time to accompany them, but his mother still regularly sent him recent photos. It's really pitiful for his parents! What his parents were most worried about was that Ding Hong had many love affairs, which might hurt his body and shorten his life.

However, I saw his facial features and found him to be full of energy and vigor. Today, I saw it with my own eyes. It was clear that Mr. Ding was a smart man who knew how to exercise self-control. The reports of his romantic affairs must have been exaggerated by the bad media.