Chapter 121 Little Shennong Group, Classes Begin!

"What... what's Dr. Su up to? Teaching the children to identify herbs?"

"Yes, this is no joke. Can you just eat anything from the mountains?"

“Our elders always said that the grass on that mountain is only good for firewood or pig feed, it can’t be used as medicine.”

Just then, Sister Li, being quick-witted and outspoken, shouted it out in front of everyone.

"Dr. Su! Are you... reliable?"

She was tall and strong, with a loud voice, and attracted everyone's attention as soon as she opened her mouth.

“This grass covering the mountains and fields has been used as firewood by our ancestors for generations. If the children mistake it for something else and get sick from eating it, it could be a matter of life and death!”

Her words immediately resonated with all the parents.

"Yes, yes, Sister Li is right, this is no joke!"

"My son is incredibly reckless. If he secretly tastes some poisonous herb, I'll have no one to blame but myself!"

The scene became awkward, and the children's excitement was dampened as they looked timidly at the adults.

Su Yue was carrying a basin of freshly washed clothes out to dry when she heard the noise. She was neither anxious nor annoyed, and even had a faint smile on her face.

She put down the wooden basin, clapped her hands, and slowly walked into the crowd.

"Sister-in-law Li is right."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"Human life is at stake, so of course we can't act recklessly. That's why I have to teach them how to distinguish what can be used and what cannot be touched."

Instead of giving a long explanation, she bent down and picked the most inconspicuous plant from the corner of the wall, a plant with broad leaves that was close to the ground.

"Sisters-in-law, take a look, do you recognize this one?"

She held up the plant.

“They’re everywhere – by the roadside, on the ridges of fields. All the cows in our compound love to eat them.”

Several military wives nodded; this thing was indeed common, and they all called it "cow's ear".

Su Yue smiled slightly and began the on-site teaching.

"Its real name is plantain. It is cold in nature and sweet in taste. Don't underestimate its appearance, it has many uses."

Her voice has a convincing magic.

"It can clear heat and promote urination, eliminate phlegm and stop coughing. It is especially effective for children's cough caused by lung heat, when they have phlegm in their throats that they can't cough up."

She pinched the root of the plantain and showed it to everyone.

"After picking them, soak them in lightly salted water to remove the insect eggs and dirt, then rinse them with clean water. If they're fresh, just add two pieces of rock sugar and boil them in water to make a sweet drink that kids won't refuse."

"If you have a lot, dry them in the sun and store them away. They can last for a year. If any child has a headache, fever, cough, or other minor ailments, they can use them anytime."

"Sisters, remember, it must be this kind of broad-leaved leaf with seven or nine distinct veins in the middle. Other leaves, no matter how similar they look, cannot be used."

Her words were clear, professional, and down-to-earth, without a single obscure word; they were all in plain language that military wives could understand.

The parents, who were initially full of doubts, were now somewhat skeptical.

This Dr. Su spoke so eloquently, as if it were truly a legitimate claim.

Just then, a violent coughing sound came from the crowd.

He is Sister-in-law Sun's youngest son, nicknamed DouDou.

The little guy coughed until his face turned red and he was struggling to breathe.

Sister-in-law Sun patted his back tenderly, her face full of worry. She looked at Su Yue, her eyes filled with a mixture of expectation and hesitation.

"Dr. Su... My DouDou has been coughing for several days. I got some medicine from the clinic, but it's not helping much... Is this plantain really effective?"

All eyes instantly focused on Su Yue and Aunt Xu.

This is practically a live test.

Su Yue met Sun's gaze and nodded firmly.

"Sister-in-law, trust me, just let the child try it. This stuff doesn't cost a penny, and even if it doesn't have an immediate effect, it definitely won't harm anyone."

"The child has lung heat and phlegm stuck inside. Western medicine is slow to work. Use plantain to clear the heat and dissolve the phlegm, and he will get better naturally."

Sister-in-law Sun recalled the scene from a few days ago when Su Yue accurately diagnosed all the other sisters-in-law's unspeakable problems simply by taking their pulses.

This sister-in-law is truly capable!

She gritted her teeth and made up her mind.

"Okay! I'll give it a try!"

She handed DouDou to her neighbor and, without saying a word, carefully picked a large bunch of plantains from the corner of the wall, following Su Yue's instructions.

That night, the residential compound was unusually quiet.

Several houses had their lights on, and although no one said anything, they were all wondering whether the plantain water from Sister Sun's house was actually effective.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking.

Su Yue's courtyard gate was then banged on repeatedly.

When she opened the door, she saw Sister Xu standing there, her eyes red, carrying a heavy basket filled with a dozen or so neatly stacked yellow mud eggs.

"Dr. Su!"

When Sister-in-law Sun opened her mouth, her voice was trembling with emotion, a tearful cry of excitement and joy.

"Amazing! Absolutely amazing!"

She grabbed Su Yue's hand, so excited that she couldn't speak coherently.

“My DouDou drank that bowl of water last night, and she was much quieter during the night, not coughing much! This morning when she woke up, listen, listen! Her throat is clear, and she's not wheezing anymore!”

Without saying a word, she shoved the basket into Su Yue's arms.

"This is what I saved up for my child's parents! You must accept it! You are a great benefactor to our family!"

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the quiet of the early morning.

A living example is more effective than a hundred sentences from Su Yue.

The entire residential compound was in an uproar!

Parents who were hesitant yesterday are now kicking themselves.

"Mine! Mine is signing up too! Dr. Su, please reserve a spot for my son!"

"Dr. Su, my daughter is very observant, she'll definitely learn well! Please teach her more!"

The most proactive one was actually Sister Li, who was the first to raise questions yesterday.

With a flushed face, she dragged her son, Gou Dan, out of the house and pushed him in front of Su Yue.

"Dr. Su, look at my mouth! I... I was just worrying for no reason, please don't take it to heart. My dog, Gou Dan, wants to learn too! He's tough and doesn't mind hard work!"

The "Little Shennong Team" became an instant hit in such a dramatic way.

Looking at the group of enthusiastic military wives and children with adoring expressions, Su Yue smiled and announced.

"Alright! Since everyone trusts me, let's officially begin classes today!"

"The first lesson is to go to the back mountain for a field investigation!"

A few days later, a group of more than a dozen children, known as the "Little Shennong Team," marched into the back mountain in a grand procession.

Each child carried a small bamboo basket on their back, their faces beaming with excitement and pride.