The small hut next to the cowshed is now completely different from what it used to be.
During this period, Xie Yuyao has been obsessed with pill research. Every time she makes a new pill, she sends it to the cowshed to have Old Sun appraise it.
In return, she sent a lot of supplies, including quilts, clothes, stoves, food, meat, and so on, and life there visibly improved.
In fact, she not only showed the pills she made to Mr. Sun, but also consulted him many times about the Chinese medicine prescriptions that the community members might use.
Medical conditions were very limited at the time, and the commune allocated very few types of medicines.
For treating external injuries, use mercurochrome; for fever, use antipyretics; for pain, use painkillers; plus a few bottles of anti-inflammatory drugs, iodine, and alcohol, some cotton balls and swabs, and a few syringes. That's all.
During their training, the three of them learned some commonly used traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for treating headaches, fevers, colds, and coughs. According to their instructor, each person's condition is different, and if one's skills are sufficient, the prescriptions can be adjusted accordingly. However, Xie Yuyao and the other two were only half-baked and rarely made adjustments.
Many people were injured after the last winter hunt, and the commune health center had used up almost all the Western medicine allocated to it, and also used a lot of Chinese medicinal herbs.
While Xie Yuyao was at the commune health center getting medicine, she had the idea of asking Old Sun to make house calls and teach the three health workers a thing or two. After all, given the current medical conditions, many illnesses require the use of traditional Chinese medicine.
She mentioned it to Dr. Sun first, and Dr. Sun, being a kind-hearted doctor, agreed.
Afterwards, Xie Yuyao told the captain about it, and only then did the captain realize that Old Sun was a leading figure in the medical field.
He personally visited Sun Lao to invite him, and when he discovered that their house was drafty, he specially arranged for it to be repaired. He was also very pleased with the care Xie Yuyao had given him.
After that, Mr. Sun became a doctor at the clinic, and in his spare time, he trained the three of them in basic traditional Chinese medicine knowledge.
Zhao Hongqin and Zhao Guangliang both knew this was a rare opportunity, and they absorbed knowledge like sponges, making great progress. Xie Yuyao was even more remarkable; things that were previously unclear and incomprehensible became clear after accumulating enough knowledge.
After getting to know Mr. Sun better, he would no longer just judge whether her pills had side effects, but would also offer suggestions for modifying her formula.
Xie Yuyao listened attentively each time, remade the recipe at home, and only finalized the formula after Old Master Sun approved it.
During this visit, as usual, Mr. Sun conducted an assessment and offered suggestions for adjustments.
"Thank you, Elder Sun. I'll go back and make another batch for you to see." Xie Yuyao put away the pills and looked at Zhao Honghui.
Zhao Honghui interjected, "Old Sun, Yao Yao made this medicine to help my comrade recover from his hidden injuries. I'd like to bring him over; could you please take a look?"
After Mr. Sun agreed, Xie Yuyao added, "Actually, we don't necessarily have to use this prescription. If you have a more effective prescription, then we'll use yours."
"Hmph! You don't need to tell me that."
Xie Yuyao and the others laughed, their laughter filling the entire room.
*
The next day, Ye Xingchang received a phone call and arrived at the Qingshantun Educated Youth Home early in the morning.
Xie Yuyao felt conflicted when she saw him.
The two only crossed paths a few times, but behind those interactions, she could roughly imagine Ye Xingchang's suspicion and wariness towards her. Just like Zhao Honghui's mental journey when she first went to the countryside, if the two hadn't expressed their feelings for each other, who knows what would have happened now.
Hei Zi, who was beside her, had almost become her victim before. It was he who discovered the clues and brought reinforcements when she was coerced by Master Zheng a few days ago. Xie Yuyao felt a mix of emotions.
As for Ye Xingchang, his feelings were equally complicated.
On the phone, Zhao Honghui only said he would take him to see an old Chinese medicine doctor, but he knew that this trip was not just a simple medical consultation.
When he first arrived in the county town, he personally consulted with Doctor Huo about Zhao Honghui's injuries. Now that Zhao Honghui has recovered so well, Xie Yuyao's role in it is definitely important.
When they arrived at Elder Sun's place, Elder Sun took Ye Xingchang's pulse, inquired about the circumstances of his injury, and finally adjusted a few medicinal ingredients according to Xie Yuyao's pill prescription, while carefully explaining the precautions for making the pills to Xie Yuyao.
Xie Yuyao nodded repeatedly, "I understand. I'll ask you to inspect it after I finish making it."
This made Ye Xingchang a little suspicious. Could it really be that Old Master Sun was treating patients and prescribing medicine?
After leaving the cowshed, Ye Xingchang didn't stay long because he had other important matters to attend to, and Zhao Honghui hitched a ride with him to work.
Xie Yuyao checked the time and decided to go to the clinic.
In the back room of the clinic, Xiao Qi, with tears streaming down his face, told Zhao Guangliang and Zhao Hongqin what had happened after he returned home the previous evening.
“I made sure to hide my gloves before I went in, but last night when I was sleeping on the kang (heated brick bed), Ayou saw the new socks that Sister Yaoyao gave me and wanted them. When I refused, he started crying. His mother heard the crying and came over to ask me to give him the socks. Later, my dad also came over…” Thinking of his father’s attitude last night, Xiaoqi was too upset to speak.
Zhao Hongqin couldn't bear to see Xiao Qi crying like that, so she hugged him and comforted him.
Zhao Guangliang took a deep breath: "Didn't you tell them that Sister Yaoyao lent it to you?"
"I told them, but they didn't believe me. They said even if it was a loan, I could pay them back when it gets warmer in the spring." Xiao Qi sniffled and cried miserably.
"Xiao Qi, do you want to live like this forever?" Xie Yuyao overheard Zhao Guangliang and Xiao Qi's conversation as soon as she arrived at the clinic.
"Sister Yao Yao, I don't want to." Xiao Qi shook his head at Xie Yu Yao.
Xie Yuyao lowered her head and thought for a moment, then gave him two choices: "First, you can endure it and grow up slowly over the next few years. Second, we can get your socks back and ask the brigade leader to help you, but the consequences are unpredictable."
Seeing Xiao Qi deep in thought, Xie Yuyao continued, "If this matter gets out of hand, your father might not dare to treat you like this again for the sake of his reputation, or he might become even more ruthless. This isn't just about socks; it concerns your life for the next few years. Think it through before you answer."
If Xiao Qi chooses to endure it, or if he is too cowardly to defy his father, then even if she wants to help, she cannot easily intervene.
A stubborn glint flashed in Xiao Qi's eyes as he cried, "Sister Yao Yao, I don't want to live like this anymore. My mom is watching from heaven, and she'll be heartbroken."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Hongqin covered her mouth and burst into tears.
Zhao Guangliang's eyes also reddened. "Come on, I'll take you to find the brigade leader."
"Wait a moment, I'll go get Sister Qiao." Xie Yuyao said, and strode out.
When they arrived at Sister Qiao's house, Xie Yuyao explained what had happened, and Sister Qiao became quite agitated, immediately going to the clinic with her.
When Sister Qiao arrived, Zhao Hongqin was soaking Xiao Qi's feet and preparing to apply medicine.
Zhao Guangliang said from the side, "Should we wait until later and let the brigade leader and his father take a good look at the state of his feet?"
Sister Qiao had already seen it, and she said with a tense face, "No need to wait, the child is the priority."
So, Zhao Hongqin dried Xiao Qi's feet, Xie Yuyao applied ointment for him, and they put his torn socks back on. The group then headed straight for the brigade leader and his home.
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