Seeing how enthusiastic he was, Yu Jiao didn't hold any grudge against him because she didn't agree to pay for Yu Zhizhou to go to the county school. She smiled sincerely and said, "Thank you, uncle."
When Yu Qiaoshan was making a wooden prosthesis, he heard Yu Jiao mention that the prosthetic socket needed leather, and he kept it in mind.
Knowing that she wanted the leather at this moment, it must be for making a prosthetic limb for her second brother. Yu Qiaoshan also wanted to see whether the prosthetic limb Yu Jiao mentioned could really allow Mengshan to get out of bed and walk, so he hurried back to the west room. Not long after, he came out with two pieces of tanned leather in his hands.
Yu Qiaoshan asked Yu Jiao, "How about these two pieces of sheepskin?"
Yu Jiao took it and touched it. Probably due to the tanning technology, the sheepskin was a little hard. However, it was the best material available at the moment.
She nodded, "Okay." Yu Mengshan's leg injury has recovered well these days. Yu Jiao wants to make the prosthesis as soon as possible so that Yu Mengshan can get used to the socket part earlier.
Yu Jiao pointed at one of the larger pieces of sheepskin with her hand and said to Yu Qiaoshan, "Uncle, please cut the leather along the lines I marked."
Yu Qiaoshan went back to the house to get a pair of scissors and started cutting according to Yu Jiao's instructions.
Yu Jiao took out the iron objects she brought back from the town and the wooden prosthesis she had made earlier, and assembled the weight-bearing foot part first. However, although she understood the principle, it was still a technical job and she still found it very difficult to do.
After Yu Qiaoshan finished cutting the leather, he said to Yu Jiao, "Why don't I do it? You can give me some pointers."
Yu Jiao made room for him and squatted aside to explain to Yu Qiaoshan how to install these things.
Perhaps because he had done a lot of carpentry work, Yu Qiaoshan understood it quickly and was able to assemble the prosthesis very smoothly. Looking at the humble little gadgets that he had made in the blacksmith shop before, which were now put to perfect use, Yu Qiaoshan could not help but marvel at it.
The receiving cavity is quite delicate, and a difference of a millimeter can make a huge difference, which may cause sebum abrasion and bone deformation. After Yu Qiaoshan took care of other parts, Yu Jiao took care of the receiving cavity herself.
It took nearly half an hour to finally make the prosthesis. Because it had to bear the weight of the entire body and there was no strong and light material, the prosthesis was not light and was carried into the east room by Yu Qiaoshan.
"Uncle Mengshan, try putting on this prosthesis." Yu Jiao said to Yu Mengshan who was lying on the bed.
Yu Mengshan and Song Shi didn't know what a prosthetic limb was. Yu Jiao was not sure whether it could be made, so she didn't tell anyone from the second branch. Yu Qiaoshan was the only one in the entire Yu family who knew about it.
Yu Qiaoshan carefully placed the prosthesis on the bed and said impatiently, "Brother, don't just stand there. Try to see if you can walk with this prosthesis on!"
Song put down her needlework and looked at the strange thing on the bed. "How do I wear this? Can I really walk in it?"
Yu Jiao smiled and said, "Aunt Song, please help Uncle Mengshan up and see if he can walk. You need Uncle Mengshan to try it on."
Yu Fuling also came over when she heard the noise. Song helped Yu Mengshan up from the bed and rolled up the empty trouser leg of his left leg.
Yu Jiao squatted down and personally helped Yu Mengshan put on the prosthesis on his left leg.
Yu Mengshan looked curious, but still sat obediently on the bed, not daring to move.
"Uncle Mengshan, stand up and try to take a few steps." Yu Jiao gestured to Song to help Yu Mengshan stand up.
With Song's help, Yu Mengshan stood up, but he put all his weight on his right leg and Song's body.
"Don't be afraid, we are all here and won't let you fall." Yu Jiao encouraged.
Although Yu Fuling didn't know what Yu Jiao had given her father to wear, she was convinced by Yu Jiao from the bottom of her heart and encouraged him, "Dad, take a few quick steps and try!"
Ever since Yu Mengshan broke his leg, he never thought about being able to walk again. These days, he often thought that he was a burden to his family. If he were not a calm person, he would have blamed himself long ago.
Now he was very excited, happy and scared at the same time, with all kinds of emotions intertwined in his chest, and he didn't dare to take this step.
Yu Jiao moved lightly and went behind Yu Mengshan. When no one noticed, she reached out and pushed him forward.
Yu Fuling screamed in fear, and Yu Mengshan staggered forward. Song, who was standing by, reached out to hold him up.
In a hurry, Yu Mengshan's body reacted instinctively and subconsciously. He took two steps forward with both feet, and then stood steadily.
Song was very excited, "Dad, you just walked!"
Yu Mengshan's dark and resolute face was full of disbelief. He stood with his legs stiffly. He looked up at Yu Jiao, and at her encouraging gaze, he stiffly raised his right leg and took another step forward. Although he had no feeling below his right knee and felt extremely unfamiliar, he could really walk.
"Pinch me." Yu Mengshan said to Song in a dreamy voice.
Song's eyes were moist, and she smiled and pinched his arm hard. Yu Mengshan laughed in pain, "It hurts, it's not a dream!"
Everyone in the room laughed when they heard this. Yu Jiao said, "Uncle Mengshan, the prosthesis has just been installed and the socket needs to be adjusted. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, please tell me. Walk 100 steps today, and then add 50 steps every day in the future."
Yu Mengshan nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, then will I be able to work with this leg in the future?" What he cared most about was whether he could still work to support his family.
Yu Jiao smiled and said, "Of course I can. This artificial leg may not be as good as a real one, but once you get used to it, you will be able to do any job that is not too difficult."
Yu Mengshan felt even happier when he heard this, and couldn't help but go to the yard to practice walking. Song Shi hurriedly followed him to the yard.
Yu Qizhe didn't know when he came out from the inner room. He looked at the backs of Yu Qiaoshan and his wife with his narrow peach blossom eyes. His eyebrows and eyes were as gentle as an ink painting. There was a faint smile on his thin lips, and he looked bright and handsome.
He stood behind Yu Jiao and said softly, "Thank you."
The sudden voice brushed past her ears, Yu Jiao was surprised, turned around, her almond eyes were bright and clear, and she looked at Yu Qizhe with a smile, and asked mischievously, "How do you thank me?"
When Yu Qizhe thought of the last time she promised herself to him, a blush crept up on his handsome face. He slightly opened his lips, but in the end, he said nothing.
He has nothing, and all his promises about the future are just empty words.
"Okay, no need to thank me. Aunt Song and Uncle Mengshan have been very good to me. This is the best I can do to repay them. It's what I deserve." Yu Jiao didn't dare to talk nonsense and tease him anymore, for fear of making him angry like last time and making him ignore her for several days.
The noise in the east room also alarmed Yu Ruhai and the other two rooms. They were all startled to see Yu Mengshan suddenly walking in the yard. After knowing that it was Yu Jiao's doing, Yu Ruhai's expression changed. He had originally wanted to force Yu Jiao to hand over the medical fee, but now he changed his mind.
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