Liu Zhongyi knew how precious that medical book was; it was something the master had painstakingly preserved.
He said somewhat anxiously, "But, sister, those are all family heirlooms. Master told you to keep them safe and pass them on to your descendants."
Liu Jin said with a wry smile, "Brother, we can't be so rigid. We're starving to death now, what's the point of keeping those inanimate objects? Besides, I don't have any descendants now, do you expect those medical books to go to the underworld with me?"
I think this young Madam He has a very good character. If possible, perhaps in the future I can give her all the medical books passed down in my family, so that our family's medical skills will not be lost.
Liu Zhongyi nodded and sighed, "What you said makes sense. This young doctor He is indeed a kind girl, with excellent medical skills and ethics. Giving her the medical books wouldn't be an insult to your precious medical texts. Those inherited prescriptions are even more valuable; you should think carefully about what to do with them in the future."
"If it weren't for these things, your family wouldn't have suffered such a devastating fate."
Liu Jin said, "Let's not talk about that for now. Doctor He didn't take much pork. We still have so much left. I think we should make some into smoked meat and marinate some more so it can be preserved for longer. Luckily, the weather is getting colder now, so the meat is easier to store."
With this meat and the grain that Dr. He brought, we can make ends meet. Dr. He is truly a benefactor to our family.
Liu Jin took out the grain that He Yuhan had brought them, opened the bag, looked at it, and said, "The grain that Doctor He brought is very good. Look at this white flour, it's obviously top-grade flour. I haven't eaten such white and fine flour in decades."
This cornmeal is exceptionally fine, without a single impurity—it's really good. This rice is also high-quality polished rice. And the millet and red beans are also quite good.
"I can save this millet and rice to make rice porridge for the baby when she's a little older. With these two bags of formula, and this rice and millet, the baby can survive."
He Yuhan was unaware of what the Liu siblings were thinking. When she rode her bicycle home, there were already people waiting to see a doctor at the clinic in front of her.
He Yuhan quickly put her bicycle and belongings back home, and then went to the clinic in front to see patients.
The patient who came to see the doctor today happened to be from Liujiatun, and was the son of Liu Qinghuai, the head of Liujiatun village. He came because of He Yuhan's reputation for good medical skills.
It turns out that Liu Qinghuai's son, Liu Qingshan, had been suffering from a persistent cough after catching a cold, and also had intermittent low-grade fevers. He had taken several doses of medication prescribed by the doctor at the township health center, but his condition hadn't improved and was even showing signs of worsening.
Liu Qinghuai's family only has one son, who will be the future pillar of the family. As Liu Qingshan's illness worsened, the family became anxious and came to He Yuhan for advice.
Everyone in the surrounding villages knows that He Yuhan is a skilled doctor, and most importantly, her medical treatment is inexpensive.
Most farmers are reluctant to go to large hospitals for treatment because they can't afford the medical expenses. Therefore, many people come to He Yuhan for treatment because of her reputation, and some patients even come from far away.
After taking Liu Qingshan's pulse, He Yuhan asked, "Have you been having a low-grade fever frequently lately, feeling weak, and coughing up blood?"
Liu Qingshan's wife, Li Chunxiang, who was standing next to him, quickly nodded and said, "Dr. He, you are right, just as you said."
He Yuhan sighed and said, "Based on my diagnosis, you have tuberculosis, which is what people used to call pulmonary tuberculosis. If you don't believe me, you can go to a large hospital to get it checked out. The county hospital should be able to do it."
Many people may not know what tuberculosis is, but everyone understands when He Yuhan says consumption.
Upon hearing that her husband had tuberculosis, Liu Qingshan's wife immediately burst into tears, "What am I going to do? Tuberculosis can kill people. How am I supposed to live?"
Liu Qingshan's mother, Wang Xiuqin, also started to cry. Liu Qinghuai also kept wiping away tears, because in their eyes, having tuberculosis meant certain death.
He Yuhan knew that streptomycin, a highly effective drug for treating tuberculosis, had already been developed worldwide, but she didn't know if it was available in China. Even if it was available in China, it would certainly be very rare and wouldn't reach here.
There is no specific cure for tuberculosis, so even if a patient goes to the hospital and spends money, it doesn't necessarily mean they will be cured.
Liu Qingshan listened to his mother and wife crying, then lowered his head and remained silent for a long time.
He Yuhan said, "Pulmonary tuberculosis is contagious. You must be careful to avoid spreading it after you go home. Also, you should check everyone in your family who has been in contact with the patient to prevent infected people from spreading the disease to others without knowing it."
He Yuhan's words made the family even more panicked. If the whole family got infected, they wouldn't be able to survive either.
He Yuhan said, "Don't panic. This disease has symptoms. And tuberculosis is not without hope of cure. I heard that a new drug has been invented that specifically treats tuberculosis. You can go to a big hospital to see if they have this effective drug."
The Liu family's eyes lit up when they heard this. They all decided to go to a major hospital for a checkup.
Liu Qinghuai and his family rushed to a large hospital for treatment, as Liu Qinghuai was afraid of delaying his son's condition any further. He only had one son, and he really didn't want anything to happen to him.
The two little grandsons at home can't live without their father.
The other patients all had minor ailments, and He Yuhan finished seeing them quickly. He Yuhan also took the opportunity to promote tuberculosis prevention.
With no patients left, He Yuhan went to Uncle Liang and said she wanted to give a lecture in the village on preventing colds, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. She wanted to tell everyone how to prevent these diseases, what the symptoms of tuberculosis are, and how to help people identify tuberculosis patients early.
As the weather gets colder, and many people are experiencing nutritional deficiencies due to insufficient food intake, they are more susceptible to colds. Without proper care, they can easily develop lung diseases such as pneumonia and tuberculosis. Prevention can significantly reduce the chances of contracting these illnesses.
Liang Shouzhen took this matter very seriously, and the next day he gathered everyone to hear He Yuhan give a presentation. Everyone felt it was important, so there was virtually no absence.
The weather is getting colder and colder, and many children are starting to hibernate.
He Yuhan then mentioned to Uncle Liang the matter of teaching the children to read.
Liang Shouzhen said with some difficulty, "There used to be a primary school in our village, but for various reasons, all the teachers left and the school closed down. So none of the children in our village have ever been to school. I've thought about sending the children to school, but there are no teachers."
He Yuhan said, "If it doesn't work out, I'll substitute for the class first, and then I'll step down when there are other teachers available. Jingyun can also substitute for the children during her winter vacation. It won't do for the children not to go to school; without education, they won't amount to much in the future. For the future of our village, we should overcome all difficulties and rebuild the school."
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