Chapter 144 - Are You Sick?
Chapter 144 - Are You Sick?
The spread of this prescription for controlling disease X was much faster than Ning Fei had expected.
In just two or three months, the use of this drug among the royal family, the church, and the nobility reached the point of being rampant. After research, doctors have confirmed that the main effective ingredient in the prescription is a medicinal herb that was rarely used before. Therefore, in order to achieve faster results, some doctors will prepare medicines with higher content of that medicinal ingredient; and because this type of medicine is more effective immediately, the amount of this medicinal ingredient used "naturally" continues to increase.
But what the patients don’t know is that this herb is actually very toxic.
It can kill viruses as well as normal cells in the human body. It can damage and corrode the internal organs and intestines, and is a typical example of "fighting poison with poison." Even with the dosage that Ning Fei took, if used continuously for a long time, toxins will inevitably accumulate after a few years and accelerate the decline of the body. Moreover, this toxin is difficult to excrete from the body. In other words, it is almost impossible in this era to treat the poisoning situation with the right medicine at a later stage and save the patient.
——Except for Ning Fei’s top-level light magic that can heal everything. But there was no way he could use it to save these good-for-nothings.
Anyway, the nobles have just started taking the medicine and the symptoms of poisoning are not obvious yet, so the dosage will only be increased. Not only them, but also businessmen, landlords, gang members... anyone who has this disease or doesn't like this disease and can afford it has started to use medicine to some extent. Folk doctors are even less accurate in prescribing medicines, and the efficacy of the medicines varies and the side effects are varied. The poison is spreading amid people's ignorance and carnival, and those who think they have been saved are committing a large-scale chronic suicide.
But then again, even if they died, who could tell what disease caused them to die?
Ning Fei obtained this information by teaching the lowest-level apprentices.
Ning Fei no longer goes to the church manor for medical consultations, but those who are favored can choose not to look for him, but it is difficult for those at the lower level, and they always come to him for help. When he didn't see patients, the apprentices would come on their own or even be carried in. If Ning Fei hadn't prescribed them the medicine to control disease X, they would have taken the initiative to ask for it.
Ning Fei looked down at the sick child and asked, "Why doesn't the church give you food? Didn't they say you need to eat every day?"
"The monks took all the money for themselves, and we get very little. We have to give priority to those with more serious conditions." The young man who accompanied him said angrily, "Why would they care about our lives? Doctor Ning, please prescribe some for him."
Ning Fei reminded: "You are very weak now. The medicine is very strong. You will die faster if you take it."
The young man was surprised and said, "No way? Everyone is taking that medicine, but no one has any problems after taking it!"
Ning Fei said: "I am just giving medical advice, you make your own decisions."
The accompanying teenager looked at his companion in embarrassment.
"I want to eat, otherwise it's really too uncomfortable, my skin is festering..." The boy replied weakly, "If this continues, the church will completely abandon me. Not to mention the money for treatment, I may not even have a place to eat and sleep... Let's just hold on for now."
Ning Fei felt that it made no difference whether he was thrown out to live on or returned to that devil's den to continue being tortured.
However, since the boy made this choice himself, Ning Fei will not make any further judgments. He drew up the medical bill. After being cheated out of money at the church last time, he now receives medical treatment first, then pays, and finally receives treatment.
The accompanying boy took it and looked at it, frowned and said: "Why is it more expensive than last time..."
"The demand for that medicine is too high now, and the raw materials are in short supply, so the cost is skyrocketing." Ning Fei's tone was almost cold, "If you want to eat it, you have to pay this amount, otherwise you won't get any. I'm also doing business here, not a free clinic. You're from the church, so why are you coming to me to ask for welfare?"
"What a harsh word! We're not here to beg." The boy muttered, but he still hardened his heart and paid the money. "Tsk, wait until we find a doctor who can replace you..."
Ning Fei took the money and just turned around and walked out two steps. Hearing this, he just said casually: "Please do as you wish."
The young man looked at his back and couldn't help but said, "Do you think you are a great doctor? Emile was killed by you a long time ago! He died in great pain and even said, 'I should have known better than not to treat him. It would have been easier to die directly'!"
Ning Fei paused.
Emile was the young man Ning Fei had seen a few months ago when he went to the church manor for a medical consultation. He was fourteen... no, he should be fifteen years old. He said that he wanted to hold on until he was twenty and leave the manor.
Although Ning Fei's diagnosis and treatment skill package is only elementary, but after treatment, with good care and rest, there is still a high probability that the patient will get through the difficult times. However, the follow-up care can only be done by the people in the manor themselves. Ning Fei cannot control whether they can do a good job, or even whether the "guests" of the manor can let Emile go during this period. So now that this young apprentice blamed the cause of death on Ning Fei, Ning Fei could actually come up with a hundred rebuttals.
But he didn't say it.
He just looked at the young man on the bed, shook the money he had just handed over, and said faintly: "So what about you? Do you choose to be treated by me, or would you rather die directly?"
"I want treatment! Please, save me." The boy replied quickly and looked at his companions with a sad look. The companion then realized that he had said the wrong thing. He stood aside silently, with his eyes downcast, not daring to look at the boy.
Ning Fei said nothing more and turned away.
***
Although Ning Fei was defeated by the church in vain, his name was quietly spread among the nobles because of his prescription.
Some nobles began to secretly ask Ning Fei to come to their homes for medical treatment, mainly to treat the nasty diseases spread by X. Probably because it was this kind of prescription that made Ning Fei famous, the nobles had a preconceived notion about it, making Ning Fei inexplicably become an "expert" in solving that kind of disease.
I swear to God, Ning Fei really didn’t mean it this time. Who wants to be a “bird watching expert” in this kind of crappy world!
But disdain is one thing, and Ning Fei has nothing to be shy about. The nobles were more generous and prudent in giving money than the church, and they cared more about their reputation. Without so many people talking at once, Ning Fei usually just did what he said. Faced with this kind of job where "the people are stupid and have a lot of money, come quickly", Ning Fei is still quite willing to take it.
This work was done in the afternoon. After Ning Fei finished the diagnosis and treatment, the baron who asked him to see the patient said that there was a party in the evening and he could stay and attend if he wanted.
Ning Fei confirmed: "Can I participate too?"
The baron said, "Of course. My parties often have not only nobles but also interesting people from all walks of life. For example, famous opera singers from the capital, foreign merchants, young and handsome riders, bankers, theater owners, socialites... Everyone can come. Of course, not just anyone can come. I follow the introduction system of acquaintances."
Sounds like a networking party.
Ning Fei asked: "Is anyone coming from the church?"
The baron replied, "Perhaps. I often hold parties here. They can come if they want. But those apprentices may not come. I have no shortage of young girls here."
In other words, the Baron does not need "take-out" from the church here.
Ning Fei thought about it. Although he hated to have close contacts with these "dirty things", he had not witnessed what such gatherings became like after returning to this world. Since you are back as an "observer", just take a look.
"In that case, thank you for your invitation. I am honored to attend." Ning Fei said, "But I should go back and change my clothes, otherwise I will probably affect the style of your party."
The baron smiled and said, "Dr. Ning has such an unforgettable face, who would care what you wear?"
These words were very suggestive, and Ning Fei could understand them. Originally, the Baron invited him just for this face and this body. After all, for this kind of gathering, "entertainment programs" are definitely indispensable. You never know who will suddenly fall in love with someone, and it's normal for them to go to the room upstairs together.
However, Ning Feichun pretended not to understand and regarded the baron as agreeing with what he said, and smiled: "Then I will visit you again later."
***
As night fell, Ning Fei arrived at the party as promised.
He changed into a new set of clothes, which were of much better quality and cut, but still dark in color and overall quite inconspicuous. The only decoration on her body is a brooch, but it is also low-key and simple, with only a small gem inlaid in it.
When I stepped into the party hall, the lights were still on, the tables were still full of food and drinks, the guests were still laughing and talking, and servants were still shuttling back and forth. Everything looks so luxurious and exquisite. But Ning Fei knew very well that this seemingly luxurious place was just a surface effort. There might be big, black and smelly sewer rats jumping under the table or under the skirt of the lady.
Ning Fei took a look around and found that the tone of the party was the same as always. Apart from some new drinking games and new trends in food and daily necessities, everything else is similar. The "toasting and taking medicine" phenomenon that Ning Fei guessed has not appeared yet. I guess these famous and influential people still have enough shame to drink medicine for disease X in public - even if they all know the truth.
These people were crowded at a party, and the overly strong smell of perfume added together made Ning Fei frown. He picked up a plate of dessert that looked clean and delicate, walked to the balcony outside on the second floor, and drew the floor-length curtains to isolate himself from the bustling and bright world inside.
As soon as he came out, the night wind blew on his head, and Ning Fei suddenly felt that the air was much fresher. He put the dessert on the armrest, took out a cigarette and matches, lit a cigarette and started smoking. This is the cigarette he made himself. It is not as good as the good cigarettes in other worlds, but it is countless times better than the handmade cigarettes sold on the streets of this world.
He exhaled two puffs of smoke, and it seemed that the foul air he had just breathed in at the party was also exhaled. After taking a few puffs of the cigarette, Ning Fei glanced at the dessert next to him and then remembered to take a bite.
“…” It was already pretty ordinary, and after smoking, the dessert tasted even weirder.
Ning Fei put the dessert aside with disgust and continued smoking.
Just at this moment, the floor-length curtains were lifted.
"We can come...Oh, Dr. Ning, why are you here?"
It was the Baron who opened the curtain. He looked at Ning Fei with a little surprise and asked in confusion: "No wonder I didn't see you just now, weren't you playing in there?"
"Come out for some fresh air." Ning Fei saw that he looked like he was going to bring someone to the balcony, so he said, "Do you need to use this place? Then I'll go somewhere else."
"Thank you." The baron was not polite and pulled the curtains open a little more. "By the way, this is my guest - Earl Andrew. I wonder if you have already met him..."
The curtains opened, revealing the Baron's guest. Ning Fei's eyes met his and they were both startled.
"Andrew...Count?"
"Doctor Ning?"
"Oh, yes, I'm a doctor." Ning Fei raised his eyebrows slightly, "Do you need treatment for an illness, Earl Andrew?"
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