Chen Hong hung up the phone with a serious expression, then turned around and reluctantly gave his report.
"Major, news has come from the port that..."
"What did you say?" Gu Pingwei already had a bad feeling.
It is autumn now, but that does not mean the danger is over.
"The tide gauge has reported a rise of half a meter, and the tsunami buoy has also changed position. It seems that a tsunami is coming."
"Go save them!"
Gu Pingwei moved his wheelchair, his face showing a resolute expression.
Chen Hong knew he couldn't persuade him otherwise.
"yes!"
Jiang Jingxue has only been on the island for a few days. If she dies on the island, how will he explain it to his grandfather when he returns to Beijing?
Therefore, Jiang Jingxue cannot die.
Gu Pingwei's brows furrowed more and more as he urged Chen Hong to hurry up.
Poor Chen Hong is practically running like a whirlwind.
...
At that time, it was a small fishing village.
This was Jiang Jingxue's second visit to this clinic. She had come to check it out a couple of days ago and had gotten to know the senior doctor there.
Before she even entered the door, she spoke up, "Uncle Lao Niu, could you borrow the guillotine and mortar and pestle from the clinic? I'll bring them back to you tomorrow."
Jiang Jingxue stopped the car and went straight to the lobby.
In the open hall, the beds were separated only by some strips of washed, rolled-up cloth.
Several adults with colds were sitting nearby receiving IV drips, while an old man sat by the medicine cabinet, sighing and complaining.
To the left of the counter, there are three beds, each occupied by a child of varying build.
His face was sallow, he was skin and bones, and there were dark circles under his eyes; he looked abnormal.
There were no obvious external injuries.
She knew the medical environment here was poor.
Last time I came, there weren't many people here, and it looked spacious. Now that there are a few more people sitting here, it's so crowded that there's hardly any room to turn around.
Before she could ask any more questions, a weary voice came from inside, "They're all in the pharmacy. Go get them yourself, and don't forget to register them on the paper."
Jiang Jingxue didn't immediately go to get the things, but instead went to the inner room, where she saw several dolls lying there.
The children remained motionless, their faces pale.
Dr. Niu was so busy checking this person's eyelids and listening to that person's heartbeat that he was overwhelmed with work, and his white coat was soaked with sweat.
"This is...poisoning?"
Jiang Jingxue instinctively touched a child's wrist and was immediately shocked.
This poison is extremely potent and not commonly found; it's absolutely impossible to find in an island environment like this.
Since it wasn't an accidental poisoning, then someone must have deliberately poisoned him.
Why would someone use such potent poison just to poison a few children?
She didn't believe it.
"How did you know?" Doctor Niu's surprised eyes couldn't hide his wariness.
He knew that this woman was the wife of Major Gu on the island, and she had been setting up a pulse diagnosis stall on the island for the past two days.
But since he was a complete stranger, and as soon as he arrived, one after another, some of them were poisoned.
It's really hard not to overthink it.
"Of course, it was diagnosed by pulse diagnosis. These children are much more seriously ill than the ones outside. We need to use needles to force the poison out as soon as possible."
"Dr. Niu, could you go get me some bowls? I..."
Just as Jiang Jingxue took out her cloth bag to give the children acupuncture, she was grabbed by Doctor Lao Niu.
“Madam Gu, these children’s symptoms have not improved in seven or eight days. We have tried Chinese medicine, Western medicine, oral and external medicine, and acupuncture as you mentioned, but none of them have worked. Madam Gu, you should not waste your time.”
"They are the lifeblood of the family."
It was almost as if they were saying they didn't believe her.
Jiang Jingxue discerned the truth and didn't hesitate at all, "Anyway, you can't cure it, so why don't you let me try? If I kill the person, I'll pay with my life."
"Can……"
As she spoke, Jiang Jingxue had already disinfected the wound and inserted the needle.
Old Niu paused slightly in his attempt to stop him.
This is... the Five Poisons Returning Dragon Needle?
He had only seen such exquisite acupuncture techniques in books; even his teacher wouldn't dare to perform them on someone so easily.
The girl in front of me is only seventeen or eighteen years old, yet she has such skill?
The poison was expelled in no time, and a mouthful of black blood spilled from the child's mouth.
After a while, the children slowly opened their eyes and weakly looked for water to drink.
The old doctor was shocked and wanted to discuss things further with Jiang Jingxue.
All I heard her say was, "Tell the children to drink more water. I'll come back to treat them in two days," and then she left.
The poison came about suspiciously; Jiang Jingxue needs to go back and tell Gu Pingwei.
When she came to her senses, she had already left the clinic.
Not far away, groups of islanders walked happily toward the sea, each carrying a basket.
"This is incredible! This fish can even jump onto the shore by itself!"
"Absolutely! I heard from Chen Er's family that there were dozens of lively fish, each weighing at least five or six pounds!"
"Hurry up, hurry up, or all the fish will be taken by someone else."
Picking up fish?
Did he jump onto the shore by himself?
Suddenly, Jiang Jingxue thought of a possibility.
High tide, time to collect fish.
It's probably either a typhoon or a tsunami!
Jiang Jingxue's breathing became rapid; this could be fatal.
She quickened her pace and caught up with the group.
"You can't go! The typhoon and tsunami are coming soon. If you go, there won't be time to escape!"
Her excited voice startled the group.
Someone recognized her as the female doctor who took her pulse yesterday.
The man looked quite suspicious. "The rainy season is over now, the tide won't be rising."
Who knows if Jiang Jingxue is telling the truth or not?
If they let this opportunity slip by, wouldn't they be losing out big time?
Jiang Jingxue was extremely anxious, and could only rely on Gu Pingwei's prestige. "Speculation and profiteering can lead to imprisonment. I am a military family member, how could I talk nonsense?"
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