"Brother Wang, is there something you and this lady want to see me about today?" Due to his health condition, Chen Laohan rarely went out and did not know Qin Sanniang.
Seeing his appearance, Old Man Wang didn't know whether he should explain his intentions or not, so he could only sigh and say, "Brother Lao Han, this Mrs. Qin is a newly settled family in your Shiligou. I'm building a house for them now!"
A newly settled family? They must have heard of them! Chen Laohan's gaze fell on Qin Sanniang. He thought to himself, he knew this woman; since arriving in Shiligou, many stories had circulated about her, mostly praiseworthy. For example, a few days ago, her family had given meat and steamed buns to the villagers because they had helped them find them! Chen Laohan couldn't go out to help, and Hao'er was even less likely to, but they still gave them some. Hao'er was overjoyed; they ate those steamed buns for several days. Just for that, Chen Laohan was grateful to her.
"Madam Qin, I've heard so much about you. You're a responsible woman who manages the household. Is it because your house is finished and you want furniture made, and Brother Wang recommended me to you?" Old Chen asked with a simple smile, but after a moment he sighed helplessly, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. My health isn't good enough! Madam Qin, you should find someone else. We shouldn't delay your move into your new house."
Chen Laohan was excited, but also helpless. If there was even the slightest possibility, he would naturally be willing to make furniture for Qin Sanniang, at least to leave some money for Hao'er.
"I am not very talented, but I do know a little about traditional Chinese medicine. If Uncle Chen doesn't mind, how about I take a look at him?" Qin San Niang said calmly. She had already seen that although Chen Lao Han's cough was severe, he was not on the verge of death.
Although Chen Laohan is called Laohan (meaning "old fool"), he is not foolish at all. He was able to guess their intentions in such a short time. Moreover, even in such a sorry state, he did not beg for pity. He still has some integrity!
As for Old Man Wang, he was a righteous man! It's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to provide charcoal in the snow! His recommendation of Old Man Chen to Third Sister Qin was entirely out of good intentions!
Hearing what Qin San Niang said, Old Man Wang's eyes lit up. "Brother, Qin San Niang is very talented. You're really lucky today!"
"If that's the case, then I'll trouble Madam Qin to take a look." Old Chen hadn't expected that Madam Qin San Niang would know medicine, but from the villagers' conversations, he could tell that she was extraordinary! So at this moment, he didn't hesitate for a second. What was there to be afraid of in this hopeless situation?
"Uncle Lao Han, your illness is quite a long-standing one. You probably caught a cold and didn't get any treatment afterward. Plus, you've been feeling down, which is why your condition keeps recurring and won't improve," said Qin San Niang after inquiring about his symptoms and taking his pulse.
"What Madam Qin said is true. When I was young, I didn't know how to take care of my health. I just worked recklessly. I spent a lot of time working outdoors in the dead of winter. My body was ruined a long time ago. It's already good that I've made it this far!" Old Chen said calmly, as if recalling his past experiences. As for regret? Probably not. Who doesn't want to live a comfortable life? But sometimes there really is no choice.
"Can this illness be cured? Brother Chen is not old, only forty-three, three years younger than me!" Old Man Wang asked, leaning forward.
Forty-three? Qin Sanniang was stunned. She hadn't expected them to be so young. By that calculation, Old Man Wang was only forty-six! But looking at his face, Qin Sanniang had always thought he was fifty-five or fifty-six! And Old Man Chen, who looked even more frail and aged, was only in his prime!
Before she transmigrated, Qin San Niang was already thirty-three, and now she must be around twenty-eight or twenty-nine, right? Combined, she's even older than the two old men in front of her! Oh my god, this is really surreal!
After calming her shock, Qin San Niang slowly spoke.
“This disease is usually very difficult to cure, but it’s different when you meet me. As long as you listen to me, this disease can be cured! Although it may not be possible to recover to the state before the disease, it can recover to 70% or 80%, and it will be no problem to let you live for another ten or twenty years!” Qin San Niang put down her sleeves and looked very calm.
Actually, Chen Laohan's illness isn't difficult to treat. He just developed a cough after getting caught in the rain before he was an adult, which wasn't properly treated and eventually developed into bronchiectasis. Now, he's suffered the blow of a loved one's sudden death, his nutrition is inadequate, and his lung infections are recurring. It's not really a serious illness; as long as the infection can be controlled, although it may recur in the future, it won't affect his lifespan.
A casual remark took on a different meaning when it reached the ears of the two old men.
Old Chen was completely stunned. What did this woman just say? That she could cure his chronic illness? He couldn't even imagine it! But since this woman was so sure, she must be 80% confident. She was also a villager in Shiligou now, so she certainly wouldn't speak carelessly!
Countless thoughts flashed through Chen Laohan's mind. His feelings were indescribable. If he weren't so weak, he would have jumped out of bed and kowtowed three times to Qin Sanniang! Even so, his hands trembled uncontrollably!
"Madam Qin, this old man believes in you! If you can cure my illness, my life is yours, and I will serve you like an ox or a horse to repay your kindness!" Old Chen said, his voice choked with emotion, his eyes shining with determination.
At that moment, he thought to himself, if he could live a few more years, even seven or eight, and watch his grandson grow up, then even if he died in the afterlife, he could face his family with a clear conscience! Otherwise, what would become of his grandson, who was so young?!
"Madam Qin, please save my grandfather! I won't eat candy anymore, I'll work for you every day from now on!" Although Hao'er was not yet four years old, he was a clever child. He knew that his father, mother, and grandmother had all gone to a faraway place, and only his grandfather was left by his side!
"Good child, you can have this candy! Auntie will take good care of your grandfather's illness, but you must make sure he drinks his bitter medicine!"
"Don't worry, Madam Qin, I'll cry if Grandpa doesn't drink the bitter medicine. Grandpa hates me crying the most!" The child's eyes shone as he looked at his grandfather earnestly, as if he was about to burst into tears if he didn't drink the medicine.
“Grandpa will take his medicine obediently. Grandpa still wants to watch Hao’er grow up!” Old Chen choked up again, tears streaming down his face. He quickly wiped them away with his tattered sleeve. “I’m sorry to have made you laugh. I’m only alive because of this little kid. He’s a poor child. He knows he has no parents and is afraid of upsetting me, so he doesn’t cry in front of me.”
Qin San Niang couldn't bear to see this scene, so she immediately prescribed him a herbal medicine.
"Madam Qin, I'll go buy these medicines. I think all the pharmacies in the county sell them, right?" Old Man Wang wanted to take the prescription and asked Wang Tiebao to make the trip.
"Brother Wang, I have some copper coins here. I don't know if it's enough? If it's not, I'll pay you back later." Old Chen had a will to survive and wasn't worried about not being able to pay back the money. He had a skill, so he was sure he could earn money!
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