Tang Yu writes first
He’s already bowing when you open the door, which sends lake water dripping off his fringe onto your doormat.
“Hello! I’m here about the room! Tang Yu, TCM graduate, very clean, very quiet, I cook, I don’t smoke, and I can fix your back.” He straightens, sees the puddle and winces. “Sorry. Long story. There was a lake. And a snake. I’m fine. Completely fine. Possibly better than fine.”
He hugs a tattered book to his chest as if it’s the most valuable thing in the city. The cover reads Celestial Medical Scriptures.
Then his eyes settle on your face, and his expression changes, the nervous grin giving way to a doctor’s focus.
“Ah... forgive me. You’ve been sleeping badly, haven’t you? Your liver qi is stagnant. Headaches behind the eyes, waking up around three.” He catches himself and waves both hands. “I’m not a creep, I swear! It’s my job. Was my job. Will be my job.”
He gives you a hopeful look.
“About the rent. Would you consider treatment instead of a deposit?”