Bai Yun had just returned to her temporary room at the Che family home and was about to take out a book to read when Che Xiaoni knocked on the door and came in.
Che Xiaoni smiled warmly. "Baiyun, you're back? I saw you walking so fast, were you going to see Dr. Xi again?"
Bai Yun didn't think much of it and nodded frankly, "Yes, I brought him a plate of beef brisket that my sister made. But Sister Xiaoni, I told him that this is the last time I'll go!"
"Huh?" Che Xiaoni raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying just the right amount of curiosity. "The last time? Why?"
Bai Yun said seriously, "Xiaoni, thank goodness you reminded me at noon! You're right, I've been going to see him a lot lately, bringing him things, and we've definitely gotten a bit too close. It's easy for people to misunderstand. I've decided to keep my distance from men from now on!"
Che Xiaoni's lips curved upwards almost imperceptibly, then returned to normal. "Oh, I see... That's good, this way others won't have a chance to gossip."
By the way, that "Barefoot Doctor's Manual" you lent me before, I flipped through it, and there are so many parts I don't understand. It's giving me a headache. How much of it have you read? Can you understand it?
Bai Yun's attention was immediately diverted, and her eyes lit up. "I've read so much! Although it's difficult, it's really interesting! I can understand quite a bit now! For example, what is an inflammatory response, and how to use some common medications... Sister Xiaoni, what do you not understand? I'll explain it to you!"
Che Xiaoni sat down on the edge of the bed, took out a small notebook and pencil, and pointed to several places in the book, "Here, here, and this picture... What does all this say? And this medicine name, how do you pronounce it? What's it for?"
Baiyun leaned closer and patiently pointed to the book. "Look, this says... when the body is injured or infected, the number of white blood cells in the blood increases and they gather there to fight the infection. This is the inflammatory response."
This diagram shows changes in blood vessels... This medication, pronounced 'sulfadiazine,' is an anti-inflammatory and effective against many bacterial infections..."
Bai Yun explained in great detail, and Che Xiaoni listened attentively, occasionally jotting down keywords and drug names in her notebook.
Che Xiaoni pointed to another spot, "What about this 'penicillin'? Is it particularly potent? I think I heard Dr. Chen from the medical team mention it."
"Yes!" Baiyun nodded. "Yes! This is amazing! It's an antibiotic that can kill many kinds of bacteria; it's a lifesaver! But you have to do a skin test before using it to see if you'll have an allergic reaction. The instructions are written in the book..."
Che Xiaoni quickly jotted down words like 'penicillin,' 'skin test,' and 'allergy' in her notebook. "Oh, I see! Baiyun, you're amazing! You've only been studying for a short time and you already know so much!"
"No, no, I'm just interested and spent a little more time figuring it out. Xiaoni, take a look and ask me anytime if you don't understand. If we don't understand either, we can go ask Dr. Xi or Dr. Chen together."
"Okay!" Che Xiaoni closed her notebook, stood up, and smiled with satisfaction. "I've finally figured out quite a bit today! Thank you, Baiyun! You can rest now, I won't bother you anymore."
Baiyun assumed she was going back to her room and said goodnight to her.
But after Che Xiaoni left Baiyun's room with the small notebook containing her notes, she didn't go back to her own room...
Instead, they hurriedly walked towards another yurt belonging to their family.
...
It was already dark, and the entire production brigade was quiet.
Che Xiaoni walked to Xi Mufan's door, took a deep breath, and raised her hand to knock.
Knock knock knock!
After a moment of silence in the room, Xi Mufan thought it was Bai Yun who had arrived, and a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.
But when he placed his hand on the door, he realized something was wrong.
Every time Baiyun knocked on the door, she would speak first so that the person inside would know who was knocking.
But right now, the person outside the door is silent.
His smile vanished, and he asked warily, "Who?"
Che Xiaoni tried to make her voice sound natural and light, "Dr. Xi, it's me, Che Xiaoni. I... I have something I'd like to ask you."
A few seconds of silence followed. The door remained closed, but Xi Mufan's voice came through the door, carrying a distinct distance, "Comrade Che Xiaoni? Is there something you need so late?"
Che Xiaoni moved closer to the door panel. "Oh, it's like this. I've been reading the 'Barefoot Doctor's Handbook' lately, and there are quite a few parts that I don't understand, such as... the specific process of the inflammatory response, and the contraindications of sulfadiazine. I thought you were a professional, so could I trouble you for a moment and explain it to me?"
Inside the door, Xi Mufan's brows were tightly furrowed.
He looked at the closed door, showing no intention of opening it, and said in a flat tone, "Comrade Che Xiaoni, learning is a good thing, but it's too late today. I've been making rounds all day and I'm really tired. My brain isn't working properly."
These questions…let's talk about them tomorrow during the day, when we're free. Is that alright?
It was late at night, and the man and woman were alone together. Plus, Che Zhenxing from next door had gone to deliver feed to another production brigade and hadn't returned yet. At this time, he had to avoid suspicion even more!
Che Xiaoni's smile froze, and her voice lowered, "Oh, I see. Well... alright then! Sorry to disturb your rest, Dr. Xi."
So she came to see him at night, but still couldn't see him. But Baiyun also came at night often. Why was he willing to see Baiyun?
Is it because Baiyun is also a city girl?
Or is it because Baiyun is young and beautiful?
Thinking about these possibilities, Che Xiaoni bit her lip, her eyes involuntarily reddening slightly.
She didn't say anything more, silently turned around, and left with somewhat heavy steps.
Hearing the noise outside the door, knowing that the person had left, Xi Mufan breathed a sigh of relief.
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