Xu Nian returned to the city, quickly changed into clean clothes, and went to the room where guests were received.

There were about a dozen girls in the room, all of them beautiful, but timid by nature, constantly looking around.

"So you are literate and knowledgeable in medicine?"

Xu Nian walked over, looked the group of girls up and down for a while, and nodded to himself.

Judging from their appearance, they must have been well-known ladies from prominent families in the city before the famine. This place does not advocate male superiority over females; both men and women have the opportunity to acquire knowledge.

"Is there anyone who is confident in their medical skills?"

Xu Nian pondered for a moment, then spoke leisurely.

Immediately, the girls glanced at each other, but none of them spoke up or stepped forward, clearly indicating a lack of self-confidence.

"Well, while I wouldn't call myself confident, my ancestors were all doctors."

In the silence, a timid and gentle female voice rang out, and Xu Nian's eyes lit up immediately. She turned her head to look.

She was a petite girl with a pure and lovely face, so captivating that it was impossible to look away.

Xu Nian softened her voice, "Very good, what's your name?"

“My name is Lin Wan’er. I haven’t been practicing medicine for very long, but I’ve already learned all the necessary medical skills. Actually, their conditions are quite similar to mine.”

Lin Wan'er told the truth and also brought the girls next to her along.

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian nodded, a slight smile appearing on her face.

That's enough.

If nothing unexpected happens, the people here don't usually get any incurable diseases, so they don't need her help.

[Why does the streamer's smile seem so lewd, like he's just grabbed some labor?]

I agree. Look at the way she looks at those girls, her eyes are practically sparkling.

"In that case, I'll have a frank talk with you. I'll ask you to provide free medical care, but I'll provide food as your wages."

Xu Nian ignored the audience members who were mocking her and said gently, "However, before that, I still need to test your abilities, so how about..."

"Lord City Lord, something terrible has happened!"

Before Xu Nian could finish speaking, hurried footsteps came from outside the door. A soldier said in a panic, "An old woman's grandson is sick, and she's going crazy in the city right now. But we don't have any doctors here. There are so many people gathered there, it's a complete mess!"

Xu Nian waved her hand and said, "You can go now. I understand."

The opportunity has arrived.

Xu Nian looked at Lin Wan'er and the other women, her voice leaving no room for doubt, "You're coming with me."

Upon arriving at the venue, Xu Nian immediately spotted the old woman in the middle, wearing a headscarf and sitting on the ground, wailing loudly.

In her arms nestled a half-grown baby, whose pained expression could be vaguely seen through the swaddling clothes.

"Someone, please save my grandson!"

Xu Nian watched for a while, then turned her gaze to Lin Wan'er, "You go."

"Ah, me? But..."

"There are no 'buts'. I will take responsibility if anything goes wrong."

Xu Nian didn't give her a chance to hesitate and said it decisively.

Seeing this, Lin Wan'er gritted her teeth and stepped forward, "Mother-in-law, let me take a look at your grandson."

"Who are you? How can you treat my child's illness? What if something happens to him/her?!"

The old woman shoved Lin Wan'er aside and roared fiercely, "This is my only son! You, a half-grown Nuwa, what ability do you have to heal him? Get out of my way!"

Lin Wan'er staggered a few steps and almost fell to the ground, her face turning pale instantly.

She had only been practicing medicine for a short time and didn't know how to deal with such an impolite patient. She hesitated for a long time but didn't say anything.

It's no wonder the old woman was unhappy. Lin Wan'er is indeed quite young this year, and she looks timid. She must be afraid that something might happen to her only precious grandson, which is why she started shouting.

Seeing this, Xu Nian sighed almost imperceptibly and supported Lin Wan'er's trembling body.

"Don't pay attention to what she says."

Xu Nian gently comforted her, saying each word carefully, "As a doctor, one must not care too much about what others say. She offended you because her beloved grandson was sick, but don't you want to help this child?"

Hearing Xu Nian's words, Lin Wan'er calmed herself down and looked at the baby in the old woman's arms.

His face was pale and weak, he was covered in sweat, and his expression was extremely painful, which made people feel sorry for him.

"I want to save them."

Immediately, Lin Wan'er said firmly.

Her family has been practicing medicine for generations, and she was taught from a young age that doctors should dedicate themselves to saving lives and not be concerned with personal gains or losses.

So Lin Wan'er took several deep breaths, stepped forward, and said loudly, "Grandma, your grandson has caught a cold. There's no need to worry. He just needs to take one dose of medicine."

When the old woman saw that it was Lin Wan'er again, she immediately shouted in dissatisfaction, "I told you, a girl who's not even a teenager, not to cause trouble, but you insisted on coming, delaying my grandson's treatment. Can you take responsibility for that...?"

"Does he have a headache, a stuffy nose, sneezing, fever, and feel cold all over?"

This time, Lin Wan'er did not back down. She calmed herself down and spoke loudly.

Upon hearing this, the old woman stopped yelling, her eyes brightening as she said, "That's right. But if it's just a cold, why isn't he better even after I gave him the medicine?"

As she spoke, the old woman placed the prescription in her hand into Lin Wan'er's hand.

Xu Nian stood to the side, watching clearly.

The prescription in the old woman's hand was indeed good for treating colds, but the medicine was too strong and not suitable for children at all.

I wonder if Lin Wan'er will notice this?

After taking the prescription, Lin Wan'er glanced at it for a few seconds and confidently said, "This prescription is not suitable for children; they will have a stress reaction."

Seeing this, Xu Nian smiled with satisfaction and continued to observe.

Wow, this girl is amazing!

[If it were someone like me with social anxiety, seeing that old woman shouting so loudly, I wouldn't have dared to continue on the spot.]

[That's right, I think the streamer is intentionally grooming her!]

Hearing this, the old woman nodded as if she understood, and said with a face full of shame, "Young lady, I didn't know you really knew medicine. I thought you were trying to fool this old woman. I'm so sorry. I wonder if you could help save my grandson?"

Upon receiving the old woman's apology, Lin Wan'er felt a warm current flow through her heart and immediately smiled and nodded.

The girls who came with Lin Wan'er were also surrounded by people.

They hadn't had a decent meal in a long time, and all of them had some health problems, but nothing serious, so Xu Nian didn't get involved and patiently watched them receive their treatment.

The news quickly reached the ears of the locals, spreading like wildfire.

The medical team composed of young women instantly became famous and caused a sensation.

Xu Nian looked at the scene before her and smiled with satisfaction.

In this way, the initial stage of her plan was completed.

It's like planting a seed, quietly waiting for the time to flourish...