Chapter 272 Alright! I believe what Madam Li says!
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Li Wangming looked at Jiang Huai, who was sitting in the paper shop, with genuine surprise.
"Brother Wangming!"
After exchanging greetings, Li Wangming spoke to Manager Qian, who had been invited to look after the shop, and then led Jiang Huai into the backyard of the paper shop.
"Mr. Jiang, what brings you here?"
After hearing Jiang Huai's explanation, Li Wangming realized that the people from Liujiatun had come to the prefectural city not only to buy things and watch the festivities for the New Year, but also to deliver New Year's gifts to Jiang Huai at the Jiang family's residence.
When I received the news, I wanted to tell Lady Li not to make such a fuss.
I taught them to read and do accounting, which was something I had already agreed upon with Madam Li.
Even those children, didn't I accept the tuition fees from Madam Li?
Besides, Madam Li had already sent me paper money and charcoal, so why would she need to send me a special New Year's gift?
Brother Wangming, I truly feel...deeply sorry!
Li Wangming understood that Jiang Huai felt embarrassed that Li Shiyue had led the people from Liujiatun to the Jiang family to give him face by presenting New Year's gifts, and that he felt unworthy of such treatment.
"Mr. Jiang, a teacher is one who imparts knowledge, teaches skills, and resolves doubts." (From "On Teachers")
Since you taught them, isn't it only natural that they are grateful for what you taught them?
Li Wangming poured tea for Jiang Huai, a hint of helplessness on his face. Li Wangming smiled and said to Jiang Huai, "To tell you the truth, sir, once she made up her mind in October, not even my sister-in-law could dissuade her, let alone me."
Mr. Jiang, just accept it without worry.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Li Wangming personally escorted Jiang Huai out of the paper shop.
The two people mentioned Li Shiyue, who was with Li Qiutian, Li Xiatian, and Shitou. The two of them were in one car, and they drove the two cars, which were fully loaded, to the outside of the garrison in Sanshan County.
One of the two carts contained charcoal that the Liu family in Liujiatun had burned themselves, while the other cart contained a cartload of liquor that they had bought from a liquor store in Sanshan County.
As soon as Li Shiyue approached, the soldier guarding the gate recognized her.
Even though the soldier guarding the gate recognized her and said he was going to call Ma San over, Li Shiyue didn't agree.
She only registered her own name and the items she was delivering. After watching the men summoned by the soldier drive their vehicle into the garrison, unload the goods, and drive it out again, she bowed to the soldier guarding the gate and left.
At the same time, in the clinic on Sixi Street in Sanshan County, Li Wangjin and Wang Xiangxing brought Huzi with them. He brought a jar of wine and a piece of meat to thank Doctor Jin.
Doctor Jin did not want to accept the gifts that Li Wangjin and his family brought to his door, and said only, "Miss Li has already paid for the consultation and medicine. Don't be so irresponsible."
"Dr. Kim, that's money that should have been paid anyway."
Dr. Jin invited us to stay in the clinic and stayed with us for two nights!
If it weren't for Dr. Jin, my son Tiger... Dr. Jin, you absolutely must accept this gift!
Our whole family thanks you!
Li Wangjin, along with Hu Zi and Wang Xiangxing, bowed respectfully to Doctor Jin.
Since Li Wangjin and his family had gone to such lengths, Doctor Jin couldn't refuse any longer, so he nodded, and his apprentice stepped forward to take the small jar of wine and a piece of meat.
Doctor Jin also took Hu Zi's pulse and examined the wound on the back of his head, prescribed medicine, gave him some instructions, and then asked Li Wangjin, "Why didn't Miss Li come today?"
I've made some progress on what she asked me to inquire about last time, and I was just about to tell her.
So, Li Shiyue hurried to the clinic after returning from the garrison. She handed the sweet cakes she had bought on the way to the apprentice. The apprentice smiled and took the sweet cakes after seeing Doctor Jin nod, saying to Li Shiyue, "Thank you, Madam Li."
"Go and eat, it's still warm."
The matter that Dr. Jin mentioned about Li Shiyue asking him to inquire about was actually something Li Shiyue had mentioned to Dr. Jin when she was with Li Wangjin and the others at the clinic for Hu Zi's injury. She wanted Dr. Jin to help find a doctor who could be stationed in the village.
Liujiatun is not close to Qingsong Town, and it is even farther from Sanshan County.
It was only because Li rode his horse so fast that October that Tiger could have survived!
Therefore, Li Shiyue thought that they should invite a doctor to the village, just like they invited Jiang Huai. If they could bring him back, the whole village would benefit.
This is easy to say; people eat grains and other foods, and there will always be times when they feel unwell.
Since the doctor will be needed by everyone in the village in the future, the reward can be drawn from the profits of the village's inn or other business.
After the accident with Tiger, Li Shiyue really felt that there should be a doctor in the village.
As for Li's mother, who is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who knows a few prescriptions and folk remedies?
Li Shiyue didn't want her mother to be begged by people to come to her door for medical treatment anymore.
Firstly, Li's mother was, after all, just a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and there were some illnesses that she genuinely couldn't treat.
Secondly, in the past, when there was no other way, everyone would turn to Li's mother for help, and everyone gave Li's mother some face.
Even if Li's mother showed it to him and it wasn't fixed, no one would say anything.
But now, it's hard to say.
I'm afraid there might be some petty people who won't say anything to my face, but will gossip behind my back.
Li Shiyue was naturally not afraid of gossip, and Li's mother should be unafraid as well.
But why bother?
Furthermore, it's fine to say a few words, but I'm afraid that if someone harbors resentment, they might not do their job well in the future, or even become ruthless!
Li Shiyue was thinking that in the future, she would have her mother busy with the collection of medicinal herbs, and perhaps even take advantage of the unique geographical conditions of Daheishan Mountain to try growing medicinal herbs!
You should know that commonly used herbs for stopping bleeding and clearing heat and detoxifying grow all over Daheishan Mountain.
If Li's mother were to successfully test this medicine, then it would truly be like having mountains of gold and silver right at her doorstep.
So, Li Shiyue took the opportunity to inquire with Doctor Jin about inviting the doctor back to the village.
At this moment, Dr. Jin spoke slowly to Li Shiyue: "My senior brother is much more talented than me, but he had bad luck when he was young, and that's why he became an itinerant doctor."
He had been to almost every place in Dalong and was adept at treating all kinds of illnesses.
Now that he's reached his sixties, although he's still in relatively good health, he's no longer suited to traveling around the country.
When I heard you say you wanted to invite a doctor back to the village, I thought of him.
"If Dr. Jin says it's good, then it must be good."
As long as your senior brother is willing to come to Liujiatun, we'll cover all his food and lodging!
In addition to the seasonal clothing and gifts, we will also give you a reward!
The payment shall be made in accordance with the rules of the prefectural city!
Furthermore, if he's willing to take two children from our village as his apprentices, Dr. Jin, I, Li Shiyue, dare to guarantee here that I will choose two good ones to be your senior brother's apprentices, so they can take care of him in his old age and see him off in his final days!
Upon hearing Li Shiyue's words, Dr. Jin nodded in agreement. He had originally intended to find a place for his senior fellow apprentice to live out his days and be buried in peace.
"Alright! I believe what Madam Li says!"
I know you're going to the prefectural city on business. When you're on your way back, come visit me again, and I'll call my senior brother and have him go directly back to Liujiatun with you. Is that alright?
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