Chapter 159 I can't just stand by and watch you die.
Du Ruoxia's words are not entirely true. Yang Zeyan was later harmed by a scumbag and a bitch. Although he did not live a good life after leaving the army, his health improved.
He underwent intense training in the military, and sometimes when he was injured on missions, he didn't have time to properly recover after returning home.
Old wounds are compounded by new ones, and this cycle repeats itself endlessly. Even the strongest body cannot withstand it.
Moreover, before Yang Zeyan got married, he never left work on time.
He ate and slept at the military base every day, and sometimes he didn't get a proper rest at all during the day.
Yang Zeyan hadn't expected the matter to be so serious, and his expression immediately turned grave.
Seeing his hesitation, Du Ruoxia quickly added another sentence.
"The nourishing soup I made for you, I guarantee it won't be bitter!"
Over the next few days, Du Ruoxia searched a small area in the open space in front of the courtyard.
She bought a lot of medicinal herbs on her last trip to the medicine market, and also bought some medicinal herb seeds.
January is quite cold, and many things are not suitable for planting.
Du Ruoxia specifically chose Atractylodes macrocephala and Bupleurum chinense, which are very cold-resistant.
Atractylodes macrocephala is very cold-resistant. Seedlings planted in winter are less susceptible to pathogens, take root early, have a high survival rate, and emerge very uniformly in spring with higher yields.
Bupleurum seeds have four outer layers and a low germination rate. The advantage of planting Bupleurum in winter is that the seeds have endured the baptism of wind and snow for a long time, which is conducive to germination in spring.
In addition, Du Ruoxia also casually planted some scallions and radishes, as well as a small amount of Chinese cabbage and romaine lettuce.
Du Ruoxia's main focus is on growing medicinal herbs; other vegetables are secondary.
The family compound has a large yard, and Du Ruoxia felt it would be a waste not to cultivate it for planting.
When spring came the following year, the medicinal herbs and vegetables grew, and the lush greenery was a feast for the eyes.
Especially during the harvest season for vegetables and medicinal herbs, eating what you grow yourself brings a unique and special feeling.
She had a carpenter make a set of cabinets and placed them on the side of the main room.
I bought too many medicinal herbs this time, so I still need a cabinet to store them.
Adding labels later will make it much easier to find when you need it.
Du Ruoxia has been so busy these past few days that she hasn't paid much attention to things at the family compound.
The only thing that bothered her was that she had gone to so much trouble to perform a cesarean section on Liu Zhengwei's wife, using anesthetic and painkillers, and employing so many medical instruments. She was so exhausted that she almost collapsed, yet he wouldn't pay her for the medical expenses.
Three whole days have passed, and not a single person has come to mention this matter.
In a fit of anger, Du Ruoxia quickly wrote out a price list.
She listed all the surgeries she could perform, with prices clearly indicated afterward.
Finally, write a note at the bottom: if you encounter complicated cases, you can adjust the price after communicating with the family.
Du Ruoxia spent half a day writing out this price list.
She looked at it carefully again and again, and finally added, "The above prices are only for residents of the family compound. Outsiders will need to pay additional fees as appropriate."
Du Ruoxia did not set these prices arbitrarily, but rather after inquiring at nearby hospitals.
The price she quoted was slightly higher than that of the hospital. She is actually a chief physician, so even her consultation fees are higher than those of ordinary people, and the same goes for her surgery fees.
Previously, many patients needed to book an appointment with a specialist to see her. If she performed the surgery herself, the cost would be clearly included in the surgery fee.
Although Du Ruoxia is young, she is highly skilled in medicine and many people seek her out for treatment. She will not easily perform surgery unless it is a difficult one.
Du Ruoxia was carefully sorting the medicinal herbs when there was a knock on the door.
Du Ruoxia walked out out of curiosity, only to find that the person who came was actually the guard at the main gate.
Du Ruoxia raised her eyebrows slightly, looking at him with great confusion.
"Brother guard, what do you need me for?"
"It's not me looking for you, it's someone at the door looking for you."
Du Ruoxia has no relatives or friends here, so who would come looking for her?
Not only was Du Ruoxia puzzled, but the guard himself was also very puzzled, because a young man in a suit and tie came to the door.
Du Ruoxia followed behind the guard, her head down in deep thought. When they were almost at the door, she finally figured it out.
She looked up abruptly and, from a distance, saw a man whose face was somewhat pale but who looked vaguely familiar.
On the day Li Deming was injured, he was completely lifeless, and his face was terribly pale due to excessive blood loss.
It could also be the fear of death that caused him to be in such poor spirits.
After resting for a few days, his injuries have begun to heal, and his overall mental state has improved a lot.
He was wearing a neat white shirt, a cashmere sweater, and a long gray wool coat.
He wore well-tailored black thick cotton trousers, and his leather shoes were polished to a shine.
Du Ruoxia almost didn't recognize her at first glance.
"You are, Li Deming?"
"Hello Dr. Du, I am Li Deming. I have come here specifically to express my gratitude."
Li Deming clapped his hands, and two people came over carrying generous gifts.
The guards, seeing that they knew each other and that the people had come to express their gratitude and bring gifts, naturally couldn't stop them from going in.
After Li Deming registered them, all three were let in.
Li Deming felt quite well when he wasn't walking, but he couldn't help coughing as soon as he started walking.
He was coughing quite badly, clutching his chest, and his face was pale.
Du Ruoxia glanced at him and said something indifferently.
"You shouldn't rush out before you've fully recovered."
Li Deming took out the note Du Ruoxia had left for him from his pocket and said to her with a smile.
"It's because some people are so eager for me to pay them back."
Du Ruoxia glanced at the note in Li Deming's hand; it was indeed the one she had left behind.
"Then you should come back after you've fully recovered."
"Speaking of this matter, I really have to thank Dr. Du for his timely help."
Li Deming stopped smiling, looked at her seriously, and sincerely thanked her.
"A doctor should have a compassionate heart. You were so badly injured back then. If I didn't help you, would I just stand by and watch you die?"
"You're lucky, really. Not only did you escape despite being seriously injured, but you also happened to run into the pharmacy where I work."
Du Ruoxia smiled slightly as she thought of this, and by a series of coincidences, Li Deming appeared in front of her.
"Perhaps it was my strong will to survive that made me sense Doctor Du's presence and draw me there."
Du Ruoxia opened the courtyard gate, and Li Deming immediately saw the medicinal herbs drying in the yard and the wolf skin hanging on the wall.
His gaze sharpened, instantly taking a liking to the several clean and intact wolf pelts that had been treated.
He stood there, unable to move for a long time, before finally seeing Wolfskin looking at him with admiration.
"These wolf pelts are of excellent quality. I wonder if Doctor Du would be interested in selling them?"
After being dried for several days, the wolf pelts have become dry and soft, and all that's left is to process them into exquisite fur coats.
Li Deming could tell at a glance that these wolf pelts were of excellent quality; he was a connoisseur of their value.
Although wolf pelts might fetch a good price, the temperature in the mountains is very low, and even wearing a military overcoat wouldn't be very warm for her frail physique.
But a wolfskin coat is different; it will be incredibly soft and comfortable, and you can even cover yourself with a blanket at night for a much warmer sleep.
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