Recently, Lin Ying has been thinking about something: whether she should use the medicinal herbs in her space to speed up Wang Daming's treatment.

They only have about seven days left here.

She can stay, but Zhao Qinghuai must return to the army.

Zhao Qinghuai wasn't there; it was impossible for her to stay here alone.

However, Lin Ying was worried that speeding up the treatment would arouse suspicion from others.

After much thought, she decided to improve the medicinal bath water to clear the blockages in Wang Daming's body. The remaining issues would be addressed gradually with the medication.

With that in mind, Lin Ying prepared a new batch of medicinal powder in her space before Zhao Qinghuai returned.

Starting tomorrow, just sprinkle some of the medicine into the bath water when you take a bath.

In the evening, Zhao Qinghuai returned carrying two rabbits. Lin Ying said helplessly, "Didn't you go out to investigate the child's matter?"

While preparing food in the kitchen, Zhao Qinghuai said, "There always needs to be a reason to go out."

Without Lin Ying even asking, Zhao Qinghuai said directly, "The child's situation is difficult to handle. I went to ask today. They said someone paid money to switch the child. But the person who switched the child wasn't a local, and they don't know where the child went."

Lin Ying was also a bit troubled: "So what do we do now?"

Zhao Qinghuai shook his head: "We haven't been here long, so we can't keep investigating. I'll go to the county's public security bureau tomorrow to see if they can cooperate with the investigation. I hope this matter can be resolved before I leave."

That evening, Lin Ying made braised rabbit. Zhao Qinghuai sent a bowl to the old house, and Lin Ying only said one sentence: "Your father and that little girl can't eat it."

Zhao Qinghuai grunted in agreement and left.

Lin Ying waited at home for a long time before Zhao Qinghuai returned.

Upon returning, Zhao Qinghuai said, "The water tank over there was empty, so I fetched some water to bring back."

Lin Ying didn't say anything; it wasn't like she was being asked to do anything. She simply said, "Let's eat."

That night, before going to bed, Zhao Qinghuai asked, "How much money did you bring with you this time?"

Lin Ying, who was initially a little dazed, snapped out of it: "What's wrong?"

Zhao Qinghuai said, "Those two people are old, and the place where they fetch water is at the entrance of the village, which is quite far from their home."

I understand, they want to dig a well before they leave.

Lin Ying got up, went to her suitcase, took out a piece of clothing, and counted the money inside: "Is a thousand yuan enough? If not, I'll go get some more later."

Zhao Qinghuai said, "That's enough. I estimate it'll only cost a few hundred yuan. I'll find someone tomorrow and try to get it done as soon as possible."

Lin Ying simply gave him the money and then ignored the rest.

The next day, Zhao Qinghuai went out while Lin Ying was making breakfast.

They didn't return until after breakfast.

After breakfast, Lin Ying took the medicinal herbs for her bath and went to Old Zhao's house with Zhao Qinghuai.

I saw a dozen or so men standing at the door.

When Zhao Qinghuai greeted people, besides a few young people, there were also two middle-aged men in their forties or fifties.

Don't take a shower beforehand today; Lin Ying only needs to boil the herbal medicine.

Zhao Qinghuai was busy working with others in the courtyard. After Lin Ying finished boiling the medicine, Zhao Qinghuai came over to prepare the medicine and went inside to serve Wang Daming a medicinal bath.

The news that Zhao Qinghuai was going to dig a well for Wang Daming's family quickly spread throughout the village.

Besides the workers, many people came to watch the spectacle, crowding around Wang Daming's house.

"Zhao Si is really something else. Wang Daming and his wife treated Zhao Si like that before. But when Zhao Si came back, he still thought of spending money to dig a well for her."

"That's right, digging a well isn't cheap. Zhao Si just did it without hesitation. It shows he's really capable."

"That's right. People have been saying for a long time that Zhao Si is a military officer. How could he not be capable?"

The two chatted back and forth, their words filled with praise for Zhao Qinghuai and envy for Guo Qiaoling.

How can I not be envious? These days, who doesn't have to go out to fetch water?

When his eldest son was alive, his wife told him that Zhao Qinghuai would send ten yuan home every month, and fifty yuan for the New Year.

Now, when people come back and see that it's inconvenient for them to fetch water, they actually spend a lot of money to dig a well.

All we can say is, "What have they done to deserve this?"

Just as everyone was having a great time chatting, they saw Guo Qiaoling come out of the room, with Shuanzi following her out.

Lin Ying was just boiling medicine, and the smell was very strong, which everyone could smell. They also watched as Zhao Qinghuai carried bucket after bucket of water into it.

Now, seeing Guo Qiaoling come out, a woman of similar age to Guo Qiaoling, who had been her neighbor for decades, asked:

"Qiaoling, what are Zhao Si and his wife doing?"

Guo Qiaoling just received a lot of envious praise, and she's feeling great right now. Now that people are asking her questions, she's even more eager to show off:

"It's nothing. Xiao Si's wife is a doctor. She saw that Daming was lying in bed and said she could cure him. She's treating him inside."

Upon hearing this, the people around became even more curious: "What? Zhao Si's wife is a doctor? My goodness, that fair-skinned young woman actually has this skill?"

The more people envied her, the more arrogant Guo Qiaoling became, and she started saying all sorts of things: "She saw him the day she came back, and the medicine was prepared yesterday and treatment started. Xiao Si even bought a big wooden tub for Daming's treatment, saying he wanted to do a medicinal bath."

"They've been busy all day, giving me a bath and a medicinal bath."

At this moment, Zhao Daming's neighbor chimed in: "I was saying that Zhao Si was running back and forth fetching water yesterday. Today he's thinking of digging a well for us."

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