Chapter 8 Doctor
Su Hongqi really has some other thoughts now.
All the men in the Su family are good-looking.
It should be said that he has the kind of square face that people like nowadays, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and looks very energetic.
Now there are several female educated youth, some are shy, some are cautious, and there is one called Chen Mei, who has two deep dimples when she smiles and is plump, and you can tell at a glance that she can give birth to a son.
I helped her once, and she smiled happily when she saw me.
Sometimes he would deliberately say something to tease her. Thinking of her shy look, Su Hongqi couldn't help but be moved and said, "She hasn't made any move in these years. I can't live without a son, can I?"
Although he didn't say divorce directly, the implication was there.
Uncle Su glared at him and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? You don't have to do any hard work even when it's cold. You may have it next spring."
Some time ago, each village added a branch secretary. Uncle Su, who was originally the accountant and warehouse manager, was the most educated person in Lingtou Village. He was also promoted to branch secretary.
Uncle Su went to school for a few years and could write and do math.
He promoted talented people regardless of their relationship with them and let his pregnant daughter-in-law take over his position.
In fact, both of his daughters-in-law had received two or three years of education, and Chu Tong knew a few more words. However, the younger daughter-in-law had given birth to a grandson and was pregnant with another one, so he must have liked the younger daughter-in-law more.
But only after he became the branch secretary did he realize that it was not an easy job.
The town leaders have so many demands and also ask them to report on their work.
He was able to get the hang of it thanks to the help of his in-laws.
I have also seen with my own eyes that the leader looks at my in-laws differently.
Secretary Su really didn't want to offend his in-laws at this time.
He still hoped that his family would be healthy and well, so he warned the family: "The second son's family is now able to remember things, which is easy enough. He has to help with the housework."
"A harmonious family is the foundation of everything. Our family is now living a better life. Please don't cause any trouble."
"Since the eldest daughter-in-law can give birth to a granddaughter, she will definitely be able to give birth to a grandson in the future."
After saying that, he glared at his eldest son and said, "Go and pick him up tomorrow."
Su Hongqi was still afraid of his father, so he could only respond politely with a "OK".
Secretary Su advised his wife again: "The old lady is just a little slow in talking, but she is quite capable at work. Don't dislike her."
Aunt Su's face looked as gloomy as a donkey from the production team who had just finished work. She just couldn't stand her eldest daughter-in-law.
I have been a daughter-in-law for many years and finally became a mother-in-law. Why should I have to look at the eldest daughter-in-law's mood?
She felt resentful and was thinking about how to deal with her without making any noise.
On the afternoon of November 21st of the lunar calendar, Wu Xiu, the barefoot doctor, finally returned after completing his studies.
Chu Hong opened the rectangular medicine box that was distributed uniformly, and looked through the medical tools she brought back. She was very impressed: "Stethoscope, blood pressure monitor, thermometer, gentian violet, analgin, gauze, that's all?"
As far as she could remember, doctors had to study for five or seven years before they could work as interns in a hospital.
But now, my mother can become a barefoot doctor after only more than a month of training?
This professional knowledge and skills should not be very reliable, right?
She thought that if she got sick, it would be more reliable to go see Dr. Jia.
Otherwise she was worried that her illness would get worse.
Wu Xiu showed her daughter the barefoot doctor manual in her hand: "We haven't received formal medical education, but we have been taking classes for half a day and doing internship for half a day these days, so we have learned something."
"The teacher said that treatment relies on needles and medicines are found in the mountains. We have to accumulate experience from practice."
"We also need to popularize medical and health knowledge, eliminate mosquitoes in summer, fill up the stinking ditches, and resolutely put an end to the practice of drinking talismans and performing shaman dances when you are sick.
“This will help us better control the widespread spread of diseases such as malaria, schistosomiasis, smallpox, and tuberculosis.”
Chu Hong gave a thumbs up with admiration: "When you've been away for three days, you should look at you with new eyes. Auntie, you're a mature doctor now."
The average life expectancy of people is not long nowadays, and there is no elderly person over 80 years old in the village.
This is also caused by many factors, such as working too hard, malnutrition, having to endure minor illnesses, and having to wait for death for serious illnesses.
Even if you borrow money from everywhere to go to the hospital for treatment, you may not be able to save your life, but you will definitely be in debt. Debt can really crush a family.
Wu Xiu always felt that what her daughter said was not quite right, but there was nothing wrong with it.
She said modestly: "We can only treat minor illnesses now. For serious illnesses, you still have to go to the town's health center."
He whispered to his daughter, "The teachers also asked us to find Chinese herbal medicines. Honeysuckle, dandelion, and basil can reduce inflammation and cure fever. You have to help me get more next spring."
"If our teacher hadn't taught us, how would we know that Purslane, which is commonly found on the ridges of fields, can clear away heat, detoxify and treat diarrhea?"
Chu Hong listened to her clear and logical talk and knew that these barefoot doctors could indeed treat minor illnesses, which made life more convenient for the people.
If I felt stomach discomfort, I would have to walk nearly twenty miles to the town health center.
Not to mention that it takes a whole day to go back and forth, which is time-consuming, laborious and labor-intensive, it is no wonder that everyone would rather lie down at home and just get through it.
Chu Dan, who had carefully examined the medical instruments, also spoke up: "Mom, if you are unsure, you can go and ask Grandma Jia for advice."
"That's right," Secretary Song also came over and whispered, "My sister-in-law came back from the hospital earlier and was still feeling uncomfortable, so my mother asked Doctor Jia to go and see her several times. He prescribed some medicine to keep the baby safe, and we finally saved the baby."
Old Lady Song also nodded and said, "Xiu, you should go to Doctor Jia more often and learn more."
It is easy to catch a cold in winter. The elderly cough constantly and children have runny noses. They did not hide it and asked Lao Jia to treat everyone and prescribe medicine.
They go to get medicine themselves. Although Chinese medicine takes a long time to take effect, the ingredients are not expensive and it is said to be able to cure the root cause.
Even if she has a stubborn disease and it doesn't get completely cured after taking a few medicines, she won't be called a quack.
In the past, it was difficult for everyone to see a doctor, but now that they know that Dr. Jia was originally a Chinese medicine practitioner, they are much more polite to them.
Everyone knows that if people eat grains, they will inevitably get fever and catch cold. It is definitely a good thing to have a doctor in the village.
Besides, even though Western medicine is promoted now, everyone has grown up watching traditional Chinese medicine and still believes in traditional Chinese medicine more.
Of course, we didn’t dare publicize it and asked everyone not to tell anyone, for fear that the news would get to the higher-ups and the people would be transferred away.
Moreover, Secretary Song and Chu Hong both told outsiders that Doctor Jia was just an ordinary Chinese medicine doctor and it was impossible for him to cure all diseases.
She also said that she was demoted because she offended a villain when she was treating a patient.
Wu Xiu was happy: "This is a good thing. With Doctor Jia here, I feel relieved."
Secretary Song reminded her: "Don't call her Doctor Jia, just call her Old Jia, lest she gets used to it and gets exposed in front of those people, which would harm her instead."
"Dad is right." Chu Hong asked curiously, "Mom, you doctors should get paid, right?"
Wu Xiu pretended to be reserved: "Not much, five yuan a month, five work points a day, training every month, and various ticket subsidies."
In the middle of winter, she mustered up the courage to go to town to study hard, and finally she didn't have to work in the fields.
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