When Song Yan went to treat Commander Shen in the afternoon, he brought two packages with him: one package of dried mushrooms and one package of dried fish.
"Comrade Song, we will not take a single needle or thread from the masses." These two packages contained quite a lot of things, and Commander Shen was determined not to take them.
“Firstly, these were picked from the mountains and fished out of the river, so I didn’t pay for them. Secondly, Secretary Fang gave me so much fruit and milk powder. If you don’t accept my things, I’ll have to return the fruit and milk powder. Actually, I really want the milk powder because my child needs it. What I’m giving you is free, while your things are all very expensive. I’ve already gotten a great deal.” Song Yan’s smile was bright.
Commander Shen smiled, a rare occurrence. "Alright! I'll make an exception this time."
"Commander, thank you!" Song Yan bowed to him solemnly.
"Just call me Uncle Chen! I should thank you for treating my illness!" I can thank you in any way I want for what happened to Elder Zeng. It's just that it's not convenient to say it aloud.
Uncle Shen? Song Yan already knew he was a military commander, and she felt she didn't have that kind of face. "I'll still call you Commander Shen! You won't regret trying what I gave you. I know it's rare for you to come to our county, so if you can come again next time, I'll prepare more mountain products for you."
"Alright. I'll try your mountain produce and see what's so special about it." Commander Shen knew Comrade Song was a good person; otherwise, he wouldn't have caught Old Zeng's eye. So many people were eager to get involved, practically begging to be associated with him. This Comrade Song, however, maintained a very measured distance. But calling him "Uncle" would be inevitable sooner or later! What kind of gift should I prepare when my brother Zeng brings you here?...
After giving the army commander acupuncture, Song Yan delivered another gift to Secretary Fang, consisting of mushrooms and dried fish. He also prepared two smaller gifts, asking Secretary Fang to deliver them to the two guards as an apology.
The secretary from both East and West hadn't originally intended to accept the gifts, but a thought crossed his mind, and he readily accepted them. He figured he should reciprocate if he received something, and that would allow him to maintain a friendly relationship with Comrade Song, and perhaps even indirectly learn more about her husband through her.
After three days of acupuncture, Commander Shen's treatment was very effective. After they left, the head of pediatrics brought Song Yan a package, saying it was for the consultation fee. Inside were two cans of milk powder.
Baby formula was quite expensive at that time. The consultation fee wasn't low either.
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