Prologue
It is rare to find someone with a high level of education, a good job, and knowledge of medicine, who can also take good care of you. My mother kept on saying, "You must seize the opportunity and secure this person as soon as possible. It is not easy to find someone who does not mind your leg, so you must cherish this chance well"
The wind has stopped
The young man who was called to a halt is named Wang Tang, the youngest engineer at the provincial institute. His designs are imaginative, and after joining the institute, he has resolved several long-standing important issues, earning the favor of his superiors. Wang Tang politely declined, saying, "I already have an appointment"
Sima Yan instinctively made an assessment
After their conversation, Wang Lang and Sima Yan both felt a strong affinity for each other and believed they could become good friends
The rain has stopped
Sima Yan had just returned to take the spare umbrella off the car when large raindrops began to fall heavily, striking the solid stone-paved road with a loud patter.
Using remedies for cold diseases to treat hot diseases will naturally yield contrary results
Wang Wang closed the door, keeping the cold wind outside. His younger brother heard the noise, raised his head to look at him, and happily shouted: "Brother, you are back!"
In the year 1044 AD, during the fourth year of the Qingli era in spring, two infants born on the same day, month, and year let out their first cries upon entering this unfamiliar era
The rain was pouring heavily, and the two of them had no time to see where they were heading. They hurriedly walked under the eaves of a nearby building to take shelter from the rain. Just as Wang Fang stepped under the eaves, he suddenly felt something was amiss beneath his feet. Looking down, he found that the spot where he had landed had transformed into an indistinct and eerie whirlpool.
It is not that Wang Fang is truly devoid of desires; rather, given his type of work and circumstances, there is no necessity for him to marry and have children simply to follow the so-called "inevitable path of life and literature." Such actions would be irresponsible to himself and to his partner
Wang Pang interacts with blueprints and construction sites every day. Sometimes, he immerses himself in deep mountains and forests or in vast rivers and seas for several months without returning home. Therefore, as he approaches the age of thirty, he has not considered matters of romance.
She seems to have forgotten something... It seems she has forgotten something very important, something of great significance...
The older boy scolded the younger boy: "I told you not to run off and fight with the Dragon Prince. If you really lose these two precious pearls, you will be in big trouble! They are waiting over there for the delivery, and if a fool is born, what will you do then?"
Sima Yan wanted to apologize, but after meeting Wang Tang's gentle gaze, he swallowed his words back.
Hello. Wang Lang set aside his cane and politely greeted the other party. His demeanor was calm, and he did not deliberately conceal the fact that he had once lost a leg
"Engineer Wang, Engineer Wang, wait a moment, wait for me!" The eager, plump man hurriedly chased forward, and after catching up with the handsome young man ahead, he earnestly grasped the young man's hand and said with great enthusiasm, "Engineer Wang, I will treat you tonight; you must definitely honor me with your presence"
Mother asked, "How is it? Has anyone taken a liking to you?"
He did not expect that his blind date would be such a girl, and a hint of admiration flashed in Wang Fang's eyes
Fortunately, fortunately, it was not truly lost
Sima Yan hurried to Wang Tang's side and opened the umbrella. Wang Tang, being tall, reached out to take the umbrella from Sima Yan's hand, tilting the umbrella slightly towards Sima Yan to shield him from the splattering raindrops.
The royal tombs should have been bustling on the weekend, yet on this day, it appeared remarkably tranquil. When Wang Tang and his companion left the parking lot of the library, they surprisingly did not see many people. The sky was overcast, suggesting that it might rain.
Su Dongpo's promotion of the "Shengsanzi Formula" was very successful, and this remedy quickly became widely known. Unfortunately, those who were aware of it did not necessarily know how to use it correctly. By the Southern Song Dynasty, an outbreak of fever occurred in the capital, and a group of Su Dongpo's admirers claimed that Su Dongpo had said it was effective and highly recommended it. They actively organized to administer this Shengsanzi to those suffering from the fever.
Two young boys descended from the sky, searching around on the ground. Finally, they felt a sense of relief as they found two round green beads in the corner.
Upon arriving at the location, Wang Lang picked up his cane and walked in alone. A serene girl sat in the designated seat, her expression calm and composed, resembling a graceful lady who had stepped out of a traditional painting. However, she was not the conventional wooden beauty characterized by virtue and propriety; her temperament, along with the wisdom and tranquility hidden in her eyes, was difficult for her peers to match.
On another weekend, Wang Lang and Sima Yan were both kicked out of their homes, tasked with addressing the significant matters of life. Wang Lang and Sima Yan arranged to meet, exchanging helpless smiles. They both felt that their current lives were quite good, busy and fulfilling, leaving no room for the major agenda of "marriage and family".
This is akin to a fire breaking out; if you wish to extinguish it, you would not throw gasoline on it with a whoosh. Can the fire be put out? Certainly not.
Wang Wang retrieved the information about his match from the depths of his mind. This time, his blind date's surname is Sima and her given name is Yan. Both her surname and name are quite unique, and her profession is impressive as well; she is a doctor at the First Hospital of the Province, excelling in both Western and traditional Chinese medicine. Like him, Sima Yan has dedicated more than half of her life over the past twenty years to her profession, with a schedule so tight that she only manages to spare a few minutes each day for personal matters.
They were all arranged by their families for blind dates; if this one doesn't work out, there will be another. On the way back, they simply agreed to tell their families that they found each other appealing
Fortunately, all the strict demands that his parents had placed on him were not transferred to his younger brother
The driver responsible for picking him up was quite talkative, bringing up numerous topics along the way. Unfortunately, Wang Fang was distracted and did not engage with a single topic. The driver, feeling disheartened, had no choice but to fall silent.
Wang Fang has also experienced such painful moments, but he is an optimistic and rational person who is always consciously able to overcome and resist. Ten years have passed, and although there are still many things he cannot do, he is no longer troubled by phantom limb pain
Wang Lang had only seen the "Holy Scatter Formula" by chance, which is why he had a slight impression of it. Even though this formula had caused countless deaths due to its misuse, it remains an extraordinary and excellent formula. Wang Lang boarded Sima Yan's carriage, and the two of them headed towards the imperial tomb.
Hello. Sima Yan's voice was soft and gentle, giving a harmless impression just like her demeanor. She waited for Wang Bang to sit down and surprisingly asked without any hesitation, "How many years has it been since your leg amputation?"
Not only can it not be extinguished, but it also burns more fiercely, crackling and spreading like wildfire.
"It has been ten years." Wang Lang was not concerned; he smiled and said, "What, do you want to ask me if I still have phantom limb sensations?"
He has a pair of eyes that are captivating and hard to look away from
Wang Wang spread out a blank sheet of paper, cleared all his thoughts, and devoted himself entirely to the design of the new type of hydraulic structure
No matter what, life must go on. She is both his mother and a book of teachings; even if her words are somewhat piercing, he still has to listen. Could he possibly argue that she is not good or that she actually despises him for being disabled?
The younger brother quietly grasped Wang Wang's hand, gripping it tightly. Wang Wang maintained his smile, responding to all of his mother's words, and returned to his room to continue working on the drawings.
Wang Wang indeed has an appointment, a blind date. He got into his car to head to the agreed location. Wang Wang lost his leg ten years ago while saving a child who was nearly run over by a vehicle; he now has a prosthetic leg and cannot drive by himself
Having seen each other, Wang Lang would not lack decorum by merely staring at Sima Yan. He invited, "Today the imperial tomb is open; I have heard that there is an original manuscript of 'Sheng San Zi Fang' transcribed by Su Dongpo. I believe you would be interested."
Meanwhile
The man before me possesses excellent and formidable psychological resilience
The weather has turned clear, and the clouds in the azure sky have been blown away by the wind, revealing a cerulean dome as clear as water
Upon hearing this, Sima Yan indeed became interested: "Then I will go drive."
In Wang Lang's home, his mother was tidying up the clothes that had just been brought in due to the rain. She stared blankly at the now considerably empty clothes rack, suddenly feeling a dull pain in her chest.
Before his amputation, he was the pride of his mother, a source of her boasting to others. After his accident, this pride likely lost some of its luster, prompting his mother to become pregnant again and give birth to a second son
After Su Dongpo made a vow to obtain the prescription, he turned around and shared it, subsequently establishing an ancient "public hospital" called Anshan Fang
Wang Wang smiled good-naturedly and replied, "It seems you have taken a liking to it; let's arrange to meet again next time."
Wang Lang walked over and rubbed his younger brother's head, saying: "Come back and read the book."
Wang Fang returned home, opened the door, and saw his mother helping his younger brother with his homework, her face adorned with a loving smile. His younger brother is nine years old this year, born after he injured his leg.
Do not say that the person is indeed good and has no complaints; even if the person truly has complaints, Wang Fang would not speak ill of a girl.
The so-called "Holy Powder Recipe" is said to have originated during the Yuanfeng period of the Northern Song Dynasty.
The ball is complete
Sima Yan's gaze quietly fell upon Wang Tang. Wang Tang was always very calm, even with half of his shoulder soaked by the rain, he showed no signs of distress. However, she had an indescribable intuition; she felt that beneath Wang Tang's calm exterior lay a heart that was not as gentle as it appeared.
The vortex emitted a shimmering green light, drawing Wang Fang completely into it
At that time, there was a man named Chao Yuanxiu who, during the outbreak of a cold epidemic, prepared a medicinal soup that saved many patients. Su Dongpo, who was acquainted with him, immediately pursued Chao Yuanxiu to inquire about the recipe upon seeing that the medicinal soup could save lives. Chao Yuanxiu stated that this was a family recipe and could not be shared with others. He said he could tell Su Dongpo, but he would have to swear not to pass it on to anyone else.
The phenomenon known as phantom limb sensation occurs when amputees feel as though the lost part of their limb still exists. Fifty percent of amputees experience "phantom limb pain" after surgery
Sima Yan felt a bit flushed as Wang Tang bluntly stated his words. It was quite inappropriate to ask such an offensive question right at their first meeting and in the very first sentence.
The two boys, while conversing, transformed into shadows and vanished without a trace
In the final moment of his existence in this world, Wang Tang raised his eyes towards the direction of Sima Yan, only to see Sima Yan being engulfed by another vortex almost simultaneously.