Although Yang Sen looked puzzled, he still reached out and took it.
After removing the black cloth covering the package, a strange metallic object appeared before their eyes.
He stared for a while, his eyes still looking lost.
Before he could ask any more questions, Ji Minxiu said, "This thing is called a prosthesis. Once you put it on, it can replace your original leg and allow you to walk freely. Try it."
"A...prosthetic limb...this..."
Yang Sen could hardly believe his ears; it was the first time he had ever heard that a prosthetic leg could function just as well as a real one.
Is this true?
Even though Yun Zhourong knew that future technology was advanced, she was still somewhat incredulous when she heard this.
"Whether it's true or not, we'll find out by trying."
After Ji Minxiu finished speaking, he asked Yang Sen to sit down in the chair, and then demonstrated how to attach the prosthetic leg to him.
"Alright, stand up and try walking a few steps," Ji Minxiu said.
"Okay, okay..."
Yang Sen nodded and eagerly stood up, holding onto the chair.
At first, he was hesitant to put any force on his broken leg, but soon, once he clearly felt the force, he was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes.
From walking slowly at the beginning, he gradually walked faster and faster, almost flying.
The astonishing final result brought tears to his eyes, "It really... I can really walk properly now... It's amazing... It's amazing..."
Then, Yang Sen was about to kneel down before Ji Minxiu, saying, "Young Master Ji, I, Yang Sen, will never forget your great kindness!"
Ji Minxiu quickly helped the man up, then patted his shoulder and said, "Alright, I don't like people kneeling. If you really want to thank me, then do my job well in the future."
Yang Sen wiped away his tears and solemnly swore, "You not only gave me a prosthetic leg, but also saved my brothers. This kindness is like giving me a second life. As long as you don't mind, my life will be yours from now on!"
"Okay, I've got it." Ji Minxiu nodded with a smile.
At this moment, Yang Sen hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask again, "Then... I wonder if my brothers can also get such amazing prosthetics?"
Ji Minxiu nodded and said, "Legs are fine, but hands are not, since the dexterity of fingers is relatively difficult to match."
The feet are easy to match because their only function is walking, but the most important part of the hands is the fingers, a technology that even in modern times has not yet been mastered.
"That's right, I understand. It's already very good if you can take care of yourself."
Yang Sen, however, was not disappointed. He was still very happy. It was already a great thing that someone who had been lying down for many years could stand up and walk properly again.
As long as they can move around freely, they can greatly reduce the burden on their caregivers, and also travel around to see the world, making their lives more colorful and giving them a greater desire to live.
After a while, the wounded soldiers inside the room were all cleaned up.
Yun Zhourong and the others rushed over; these people were not in good condition and needed treatment as soon as possible.
"Thank you so much, my benefactor..."
Now everyone knows that Yun Zhourong and Ji Minxiu genuinely wanted to save them, and they instinctively struggle to get up and express their gratitude.
"Alright, there'll be plenty of time to thank others later. Get some rest first." Ji Minxiu waved his hand.
"Yes, you can rest assured. Young Master Ji is a really good person. He will definitely keep his word."
At this moment, Yang Sen stepped forward, spread his arms, and spun around in front of the group, asking, "Do you think there's anything different about me today?"
"Nothing is different. If I had to point out a difference, it would be that you seemed to be walking much more steadily today."
"Yes, it looks like the leg wasn't injured at all."
"Oh right, how did you do that...?"
"..."
At first, the wounded soldiers were just joking.
But as they reached the end, they suddenly realized something and stopped talking.
Because Yang Sen's walking style is no different from that of a normal person!
This is simply impossible!
"Your legs..."
The wounded soldiers finally came to their senses and stared at Yang Sen with expressions of shock.
“That’s right. Young Master Ji gave me a prosthetic leg, and now I can walk just like a normal person.”
As Yang Sen spoke, he lifted his robe, revealing the mechanical leg. However, because he was wearing socks and shoes, the foot part did not appear abnormal.
"That's actually possible!"
"It's absolutely lifelike, a masterpiece!"
"Does that mean...we can stand up too?"
"..."
The wounded soldiers blushed with excitement, their eyes filled with hope as they looked at Ji Minxiu.
Ji Minxiu didn't keep them in suspense and nodded, saying, "A broken leg can indeed be fitted with a prosthesis. I've examined your legs, and they all meet the requirements. However, a prosthesis for the hand is not an option."
"That's enough, that's enough, it's a miracle... Am I really not dreaming?"
Upon hearing this, all the wounded soldiers nodded excitedly.
"Of course it's true, so you can relax and focus on recovering." Seeing that these wounded soldiers had clearly regained their will to live, Yang Sen was genuinely happy.
Afterwards, Yun Zhourong and Ji Minxiu administered IV drips to everyone, along with medications to stop bleeding, reduce inflammation, and fight infection.
Then, they cleaned their wounds and re-bandaged them.
Once their wounds were treated, the soldiers showed an unprecedented sense of comfort.
The bed was soft, the new quilt was very warm, the wounds were not painful, and their stomachs were full. Such a life was a happiness they dared not even dream of.
Before long, all the wounded soldiers fell into a deep sleep with faint smiles on their faces.
This scene brought tears to Yang Sen's eyes again.
"Alright, I've put enough rice, flour, and meat in the kitchen. You just need to rest and recover."
Ji Minxiu and Yun Zhourong washed their hands before saying to Yang Sen, "We'll stay next door tonight. If anything happens, just come over. We'll come back tomorrow."
Before leaving, Yun Zhourong left a letter for Yun Hongcheng, explaining the reason and that she would return after some time.
After all, it would take the prefect quite some time to finish handling the Wang family's case, which would be a good opportunity to treat these wounded soldiers.
"Okay, I understand, thank you." Yang Sen nodded quickly.
After Yun Zhourong and the others left, Yang Sen immediately went to the kitchen.
When I saw the warehouse full of goods, I was incredibly excited.
He felt an increasing sense of awe for Ji Minxiu and Yun Zhourong. Their ability to obtain so much food in such a famine year meant that they were definitely not ordinary people!
It's incredibly lucky for them to have met such a rare couple!
After returning to the courtyard, Ji Minxiu and Yun Zhourong held hands and looked around the room together.
As Yun Zhourong walked, she couldn't help but say, "My biggest wish right now is to have my own little house so I can settle down. How wonderful it would be if this courtyard were ours."
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