Chapter 48

After waiting for Song Jin's sister to arrive, Wen Yi waited for a few days and discovered that she was indeed able to handle things in an orderly manner. Furthermore, after spending so much time among different people, she was able to handle relationships like a duck in water, even becoming familiar with them faster than Wen Yi. Even the former head was impressed by her. It must be said that some people are truly born to do these things.

Wen Yi sighed for a while, then returned to Pingyi with the original group of people.

The time she was away this time was not actually very long, but there were quite a few things piling up waiting for her to deal with.

Wen Yi looked at the boxes of documents piled up on his seat and was quite shocked. In the past, only half of them were left, as things that had already been processed would be removed from the boxes and filed.

Song Jin felt a little gloating, but it was not her intention. Things had just piled up in the past few days, and she was a little worried. It just so happened that Wen Yi came back.

"Don't gloat over other people's misfortune. I see that none of you can escape." Wen Yi emphasized that everyone in the affairs office was busy to some extent, without exception.

Song Jin spread his hands, but at least it wouldn't consume that much energy.

Wen Yi stacked the marked maps on the desk and began to sort through the pile of paperwork. Most of the content was responses and confirmations from previous assignments, so there wasn't as much as it seemed.

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The good news is that the rain only lasted for a short time and the temperature gradually dropped. At least I wouldn’t feel burned by the sun when walking outside.

Yao Wenjun also took advantage of the free time before the autumn harvest to return to Pingyi.

If you think about it carefully, they haven't seen each other for half a year, but maybe because they are too busy, they don't feel uncomfortable when sitting together.

Yao Wenjun pulled the recliner into the shade of the courtyard and casually picked up a cup of cold tea, looking quite relaxed. Wen Yi, who was standing nearby, didn't get up when she heard the noise, but simply tossed over half a bag of food to pass the time.

Today is the half-day off. If there is nothing important, except for the one who stays behind, most people will go back home and lie down to rest.

After all, sitting every day is very tiring.

Yao Wenjun took the bag and without looking closely, grabbed some and tossed them into his mouth. They were probably fried or roasted, but they tasted pretty good, and paired with tea, they were a real treat.

For a moment there was no other sound in the yard.

"Did this trip go smoothly?" Wen Yi asked.

"Well, not bad." Yao Wenjun responded, "Of course I still met some people, but they are not a big deal." At least she would not be seriously injured. Those who were sent to assassinate her were not in much danger as long as there were enough guards and she herself was vigilant.

But it's still relaxing to be back in Pingyi. When you're outside, you still have to put some self-defense items by your bed at night. After all, no matter how strict the inspection is, the time you have in the city is limited, and it's difficult to find out whether many people have hidden things in their homes.

"I think it's better here too." Wen Yi turned her head. Although Yao Wenjun had already washed and changed into loose clothes, the fatigue from the long journey could not be wiped off for a while. So she didn't talk about serious things, but talked about the new things that had appeared in Pingyi recently.

"I thought you wouldn't be able to come over for a while, so I left the things in the back and asked someone to bring them over after dinner."

"Yeah." Yao Wenjun said.

The two of them lay in the yard until it got dark. People who had gone out during the day gradually came back, holding food they had packed from restaurants.

When he came back and saw the two people lying in the yard, he just smiled, put the box of food in his hand on the stone platform next to him, lit a fire to boil water, and some of the dishes that were a little cold needed to be heated up again.

Qingping and Zhongji came back even later. They now hold important positions in the workshop. Although there are craftsmen from other places, people from different masters or cities have fought for several times, under the influence of various factors, it is these two more pure people who finally take on the role of coordinator.

The two did not disappoint everyone's trust, and after continuous training, they became guys worth relying on. Only when they returned to the backyard of the city could Bai Ri's mask be removed.

Qingping was carrying the stuffed steamed buns that were extremely popular in Pingyi recently. Only then would the man come out with his shoulder pole to sell the extra steamed buns made every day.

It was a coincidence today. Usually, when Qingping came back, this man would have already packed up his stall and gone home.

Wen Yi smelled a familiar fragrance and struggled to get up. She saw that there were already quite a few things placed outside, with various dishes, which were even better than the food in the office. It was indeed a sumptuous feast.

"I'm in for a treat today."

She stretched and tried to pick up Yuwan who was lying on her legs. Her legs were a little numb from being pressed by the big cat.

Summer is even more unfriendly to this big cat with pure black fur, but fortunately it does not have to face the sun directly because it hides during the day and comes out at night.

"Has Yuwan grown a lot during this period?" Wen Yi weighed him and found that he really couldn't hold him anymore.

Yao Wenjun, who was beside him, had a different opinion:

"Rather than thinking that it has grown bigger, it's better to say that your body has become a lot weaker." She reached out and pressed Wen Yi's shoulders and neck, the whole area was tense.

"hiss--"

A sharp pain came over Wen Yi, and it took him a while to regain his balance. He placed his hands on the sides of his neck, feeling the many tight spots and bumps. Thinking back, it had been a long time since he'd exercised. No wonder he hadn't been able to rest well and had no appetite.

Yao Wenjun waved at her, "Okay, come here."

You don't know what you can press out. People who come from the military have their own methods to relax muscles and relieve soreness. In the past, these methods were considered to be secrets like military books, or family learning, but now they have been promoted to the point where most soldiers can master them, and they can relax each other during breaks.

After all, doctors have a lot of things to do, and there are countless wounded people waiting for their care. Helping each other can be considered a way to cultivate relationships.

Fortunately, a few people had not returned yet and it was still early for dinner, so Wen Yi smiled and nodded and sat on the recliner where Yao Wenjun had sat before.

She had wondered before why the ancients always had long hair and didn't notice the problem of cervical vertebrae. Later she realized that although most people had hair, they would not let it grow to the point of being a burden. Occasionally, if it was dirty or infested with insects due to poor cleaning, they would simply shave it off.

Later, there was the practice of hanging the head from a beam, which seemed to be a special therapy and could also reduce the weight of the hair, although the original intention was to study harder.

Most people generally use a hard pillow made of materials such as bamboo, and place it under the neck to provide support for the neck.

But since Wen Yi got a quilt and a soft pillow, he gave up those hard pillows and didn't pay much attention to it when handling things during the day. These days, he thought it was because of the heat that he had no appetite, and he thought the dizziness was caused by the weather. Now he thinks it is a bit like strain.

Yao Wenjun's pressure was naturally quite strong. He had thought that it would pass after a while of endurance, but he unexpectedly started to grimace in a short while.

Fortunately, there was a tree covering the place where I was lying, so I didn't have to worry about my expression being noticed by people around me.

There was an oil lamp lit in the yard, which attracted flying insects and the like, making the area around the people eating on the other side much quieter.

Shu also hung the anthelmintic medicine sachet on Yao Wenjun. Yao Wenjun thanked him, took out the set of dishes she used to use from the cabinet, rinsed them, and placed them on the stone table.

In the beginning, the output of the kilns was not stable, and each bowl or plate had a different pattern and color. This is no longer the case today, but people are still used to using the old ones.

This is probably a recollection of the past in some sense.

Maybe it really worked, and after a good night's rest, Wen Yi felt a lot more refreshed when he woke up the next day.

"I really neglected it before... Looks like I need to be more active in the future."

Wen Yi thought, although she couldn't exercise all day like Nan Xun and his group of guys, she still had to move around every once in a while, and she could also find time to arrange the simplest physical therapy. It seemed that more than just them needed these.

Wen Yi went to the restaurant to eat something and then walked slowly towards the clinic.

There were already quite a few people on the street, and you could see people buying food to take home. The food boxes in their hands were of a familiar style, the same as the ones Shu brought back yesterday.

You have to pay a deposit at this time, but it can be refunded if you return it on time. Some people are willing to bring their own containers. It depends on your choice.

The clinic is also busy. After all, there are always people who have minor ailments such as headaches and fevers every day. In order not to delay their daytime work, they will get up early to check it out. Some people whose conditions are not good are temporarily taken care of in the clinic. Family members will come early to bring some food. If they are busy, they can entrust them to restaurants. All in all, it is quite convenient.

Wen Yi walked to the door, and the person standing there handed her a simple mask and gestured for her to go wash her hands before entering.

The space inside is much larger than it was at the beginning. It was rearranged after the adjacent building that was originally not in use was connected.

What comes into view is a whole medicine cabinet and two small compartments. If there are any serious illnesses, they will be treated in the small compartment at the back, such as severe bleeding or difficulty breathing. This is also the place where prescriptions are picked up and medicines are dispensed.

After paying attention to cleanliness, the number of patients suffering from abscesses, which would have led to extremely serious consequences, has decreased a lot. When you pay attention to hygiene, the chance of wound infection will indeed be reduced a lot. This is extremely important when there is no specific medicine.

Mugwort and ginger are the most common things. If the wound area is too large, honey can occasionally be used as a wound dressing, but it will cost more.

Wen Yi initially considered allicin, which is relatively easy to extract, but after searching for a long time, he did not find any similar crops. He could only put it on the list of items to be found by each caravan. If they found it, they would try to bring it back. It can not only provide anti-inflammatory substances, but also add flavor and remove fishy smell.

In fact, many plants or animals have similar effects after processing. The most common one is dandelion.

Occasionally, the office would get some dried herbs to drink, and the taste was quite acceptable. Traveling merchants who felt unwell could also buy some from the infirmary's medicine cabinet; the price was not high.

On the left side of the medicine cabinet is a long corridor with several curtains in the middle. Inside is the living area, and you can faintly hear muffled conversations inside.

Those who can stay in the city only have diseases limited to themselves, while those who pose a risk of infection will be taken to specially built buildings outside the city and will return to the city after they have recovered, so as to reduce the chance of infecting others or cross-infection.

There are screens placed at the doors of several semi-open compartments on the right. This is where people usually go when they feel unwell. Just enter according to the number plate.

Seeing someone coming in, the person distributing the number plates wanted to hand the things over, but she shook her head. The person then knew that Wen Yi was not here to see a doctor, so he did not move forward.

The person on duty today was not someone Wen Yi was familiar with, and was busy at the moment, so she naturally couldn't disturb him. She thought that she could discuss this matter with Shu and others later, so she turned and left the clinic.