Chapter 25: Doing Good and Becoming Famous
"No problem, no problem. I'll go back now, no need to wait until tomorrow!"
Su Chunlin couldn't wait any longer because he had a sick little son at home. After thinking for a while, he looked at Su Tai again, apologetically, "Xiao Tai, Dad will drive the ox cart back first. It's not safe at night. You can stay at Second Aunt Shen Yi's house for the time being. Dad will come to pick you up tomorrow, okay?"
Su Tai nodded, "Don't worry, Dad. Nothing will happen to me and Second Aunt together. You just need to be careful."
Su Chunlin definitely can't stay in this situation, so it's better to let him go as he wishes.
In order to make it easier for Su Chunlin to travel at night, Shen Yi took out the lantern that had been hidden in his home and had not been used for a long time.
Su Chunlin drove the ox cart with nervousness all the way and finally returned to Dongmen Village in the second half of the night.
Han didn't dare to close her eyes at all, and rushed out of the house as soon as she heard the noise.
"Dad, have you found a doctor?"
Su Chunlin quickly handed the medicine that Doctor Li had distributed to Han, "Don't ask yet, go and boil the medicine for the child. I have to send the remaining herbs to the town magistrate, and I'll tell you in detail when I come back later."
"Oh, oh, something's wrong! Where's Xiaotai?" Han realized it belatedly and was confused.
Su Chunlin hurriedly said, "Xiao Tai is at Second Aunt Shen Yi's place, she's fine."
When it comes to Shen Yi, Han's nerves relax and she quickly goes to the kitchen to get busy.
Su Chunlin handed the things to the town official Liu Tiechui, who praised him highly. However, he could not feel proud at all and was only thinking about his children at home.
When he returned home from town, the first thing he asked as soon as he entered the door was about his children.
Han's tired eyes were bloodshot, and Su Zhan shouted happily, "Dad, my brother's fever has subsided, and he ate something."
"That's good, that's good!" Su Chunlin wiped his face and cried with joy.
Han brought him a bowl of noodle dumpling soup and said, "Eat something to fill your stomach."
Su Chunlin had just taken two bites when Su Changxi came over and asked, "Chunlin, I heard you got the herbs?"
"Are you so well-informed?" Su Chunlin widened his eyes in surprise.
Su Changxi patted his thigh and said, "My eldest brother is the village chief. The town official notified us as soon as he got the herbs. I'm going to get them now. By the way, do you need any help?"
Su Chunlin nodded rapidly.
Su Changxi immediately asked his eldest son Su Sheng and three or four young men from the village to come and help.
The group rode a ox cart to Shenjiazhuang.
At the same time, Su Tai and his companions had already arrived near the Canglan River.
The majestic river in front of him made Su Tai unable to calm down for a long time. It was indeed worthy of being the largest river in Langya State. Even after three years of drought, it was still flowing. Unfortunately, the nearby mountains were steep and very dangerous, and no one had built a village here.
Chen Yi led them into a valley, which was much warmer here than outside. It was bleak outside, but here it was like spring, with lush green everywhere.
Doctor Li was amazed, "I didn't even know there was such a good place by the Canglan River! If I lived here in seclusion, I would be able to live as comfortably as a god."
Chen Yi hurriedly interrupted his fantasy, "People near this valley call it the Devil's Valley. It's better in winter, but the weather is unpredictable in spring, summer and autumn, with frequent lightning and thunder. Many people have mistakenly entered here and encountered rainy days, and some died or were injured. So even if they can't survive here, no one would plan to come here. I also heard from other people who crossed the river. Let's go in for a while and don't stay too long. If we can find herbs, that would be great. If not, get out immediately."
The crowd was frightened, and even Doctor Li stopped mentioning the beautiful scenery.
Entering the valley, everyone was on high alert. Fortunately, the vegetation here was rich, and soon Doctor Li actually discovered several kinds of herbs, all of which were hard to find outside. He was so excited that he immediately forgot the danger and gathered everyone to help.
After working for a long time, the rattan baskets and sacks they brought were almost full, and Shen Yi led them to retreat.
After walking out of the valley, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
When they returned to Shenjiazhuang, they found that not only Su Chunlin brought the villagers, but Liu Tiechui also brought people here in person.
With the intervention of the town officials, Su Tai and his men can retire with their mission accomplished.
Xu brought them food and looked at Su Tai's little face with concern, "How come you have lost so much weight in just two days!"
Shen Yi stared at Su Tai's face for a long time, then went back to the house to move out the 20 kilograms of food, "Take it back, I don't need it here."
"That won't do!" Su Tai and Su Chunlin shouted in unison.
Su Chunlin said: "Chen Yi! Uncle's family does have a lot of mouths to feed, but it's not to the point of being penniless. This time you helped uncle a lot. Uncle is already ashamed that he didn't thank you. How can I still ask for your things!"
Su Tai agreed, "My father is right, Brother Shen, you should collect the grain quickly, otherwise I will feel uneasy. Also, we will need seeds for the spring plowing next year. If you have extra grain, save it for seeds."
After all, it is wheat grown in the Earth Time and Space, so the quality should be good.
Shen Yi was extremely helpless, because he couldn't say it clearly because Su Chunlin was present, so he could only leave the food behind temporarily.
When Su Tai and her daughter returned to Dongmen Village, they learned that all the sick people in the village had taken medicine. Those with mild illnesses were almost cured, while those with serious conditions were still receiving treatment. In the end, the village chief Su Changxi breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon hearing that Su Chunlin was back, Su Changxi came over to visit immediately. "Brother, this time it's really thanks to you guys. I heard that it was Xiaotai who insisted and knelt down to Doctor Li to get these herbs?"
Su Chunlin nodded proudly. "My little Tai is better than me. I was panicking, but she still knew to ask Doctor Li for help and insisted on going into the mountains. Alas! Doctor Li was in a dilemma. He was alone, his legs and feet were not working well, and the clinic had no medicine. He was powerless to save people. Others didn't expect that they could go into the mountains to collect herbs in the middle of winter. After all, it is very dangerous in the mountains in winter! Fortunately, the snow was not heavy this year, which is a blessing in disguise."
"Good, good, good!" Su Changxi praised three "good"s in a row.
Su Ming in the room also heard it, and was so moved that his eyes were filled with tears. Lying on the bed, he shouted to Su Tai in the main room, "Big sister, thank you!"
Su Tai raised her lips and replied, "Don't be polite to me, elder sister. You were the one who accompanied me when I was sick before. Now it's only natural for me to do something for you. Just take good care of yourself."
Su Tai is truly grateful and caring towards her younger brother Su Ming.
Han brought Su Tai a bowl of thick noodle soup. Hearing this, she looked at her lovingly and said, "Eat first, then have a good sleep. Leave the rest to your parents."
Su Tai nodded, filled her stomach, went back to her room and fell asleep.
She slept till the next day, which scared Han. She would go in and touch her forehead from time to time to make sure she was at ease.
Su Tai, who had had a good sleep, was in high spirits. Recalling that he had not been to the Earth Time and Space for several days, he immediately slipped in.
The cabbages in the field have grown a lot in just a few days. Judging from the growth, they can be harvested in five or six days.
(End of this chapter)
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