Jiang Qiao couldn't help but laugh as she watched the old lady blink. "Grandma Liu, don't underestimate me just because I'm young. They say ambition knows no age. It's true I'm young, but I've been learning medicine from my grandfather and mother. Let me take your pulse and give you my opinion. What do you think?"
Since the treatment was free, the old lady let Jiang Qiao take her pulse, wanting to see what the young girl had to say.
Who is Jiang Qiao? She's currently trapped in this small body. In her past life, she studied with her father for many years.
What Jiang Qiao said next brought tears to the old lady's eyes.
That's right, she underestimated the young girl before. She grabbed Jiang Qiao's hand and cried and wailed.
"Grandma Liu, don't get agitated. I can cure your illness. Just keep a good mood. Being healthy is the most important thing."
Jiang Qiao didn't waste any more words. She had Liu, the prison guard's wife, take off the old lady's clothes. She first gave the old lady acupuncture, and didn't spare her face either. After all, the old lady's condition was quite serious, with her mouth and eyes crooked. This was not just due to the old lady's condition, but was caused by both the old lady's condition and the stroke.
Seeing Jiang Qiao's skillful acupuncture technique, the prison guard Liu felt relieved. He wasn't sure he was right, but he wanted to try. He didn't want his mother to suffer, and besides, his wife had to work and take care of the house and children. If he had to take care of his mother too, his wife wouldn't be able to handle it in the long run.
After the needle was inserted, Jiang Qiao dissolved the medicine in water from her own kettle and fed it to the old lady little by little, making sure not to waste any of it.
That water is well water from the space, and she has experienced it over time. Taking medicine with this water will make it more effective.
After Jiang Qiao finished acupuncture, the old lady felt that the numb half of her body had actually healed.
The old lady even lifted her arm to show her son, which surprised the Liu prison guard and his family.
"Jiang Qiao, this—"
Jiang Qiao smiled faintly, "The effect is immediate, right? It's not that my medical skills are much better than others, but that my medicine is made with bezoar. You've heard of bezoar, right? It's something that's hard to come by, and it's most effective for this kind of illness."
However, the old lady's acupuncture cannot be stopped; I will continue to give her acupuncture. As for how long I can stay here, it depends on the situation. If it doesn't work out, you should have acupuncturists here, and we can have someone else perform the treatment. I will try to stay until the old lady is better before leaving.”
Fortunately, the old lady only had a mild stroke. If it had been more serious, she really wouldn't have had time to stay here, and her family would probably be very worried.
"Bezoar? This is incredibly valuable, Comrade Jiang Qiao. How can we possibly thank you?"
Jiang Qiao smiled and shook her head. "No need for thanks. Brother Liu understands. Just take good care of Gu Zhengkai for me. I'll be going now. You don't need to see me off. I know how to get there."
"No way, I'll take you back."
Finally, it was the prison guard Liu and his wife who escorted Jiang Qiao home. They also took the things Jiang Qiao had given to her uncle with them, so that Liu Taixiang wouldn't have to resell them the next day.
Furthermore, she observed that the items in the room showed no signs of being touched, indicating that the people in Liu Taixiang's family were trustworthy.
Jiang Qiao then asked Ya Dan if she had taken her medicine.
"I ate, I ate everything you told me to. Jiang Qiao, you should wash up and go to bed. We have to get up early tomorrow to catch them. Don't miss them."
Jiang Qiao's actions impressed the couple. This young girl had traveled a long way just to fulfill an elderly neighbor's request. Regardless of her age, her dedication alone earned their respect.
Moreover, this child is so capable, even healing the sick, and he's so kind-hearted that he doesn't take a single penny. Where else can you find such a kind person?
Both sides were eager to befriend each other, so they took extra care of Jiang Qiao and his wife.
Jiang Qiao smiled and nodded. "Auntie, you should get some rest too. We can talk about it tomorrow."
She did want to bring some food for her uncle, but given the current situation, she didn't want to cause trouble for Liu, the prison guard, and could only put on some clothes for now.
The next morning, before Jiang Qiao had even gotten up, Aunt Liu's voice was already ringing out from outside.
"Qiao'er, get up quickly and eat something. It's better to go early than to wait until everyone leaves, otherwise it will be too late."
Jiang Qiao felt a warmth in her heart. She hadn't expected Aunt Liu to get up so early, just so she could go and intercept the person sooner.
Aunt Liu boiled eggs for Jiang Qiao in the morning, but Jiang Qiao didn't want them.
"Auntie, didn't I already say it's just a simple home-cooked meal? I can't eat these eggs, so you can save them for Yadan. She's recovering and needs nutrition. Let's not be shy about having them. If you really crave them, I'll let you know."
Jiang Qiao's refusal warmed Aunt Liu's heart. She knew that if she continued to pester the little girl, the child wouldn't be able to eat either.
Jiang Qiao was already waiting at the prison gate before the sun had even risen. She squatted under a big tree by the roadside, her eyes fixed on the gate, but her mind was on other things.
Did Sha Junchi leave or stay? What is his purpose in coming here this time?
Was the person he went to see his main purpose or just an excuse? What was the true identity of the junior section chief he whispered with?
Is the leader she's about to meet trustworthy?
Jiang Qiao's conflicted expression attracted the attention of Ying Boda, the prison warden who was on his way to the station.
He was off work today and wanted to take the early bus home. He hadn't seen his wife and children for a week, and it would be a lie to say he didn't miss them.
The problem was that he thought he had come out quite early, but he didn't expect that there was a little girl who had gotten up even earlier than him. The little girl was just sitting there blankly on the ground, which made Ying Boda feel a little sorry for her for no reason.
Whose child is this? Why are they up so early in the morning instead of sleeping in? And instead of doing anything, they're just sitting here like an idiot by the roadside.
His feeling was that the child seemed to need help.
"Little girl, what's wrong? Why are you sitting here? Where are your parents?"
Jiang Qiao was deep in thought when Ying Boda's words startled her back to reality.
When she saw the man in front of her, she was momentarily stunned. She had only inquired about the warden's name, but she didn't know what he looked like.
Could the man in front of her be the one she's been looking for?
After looking him up and down, she had to admit that the person in front of her had a commanding presence, and his appearance was quite good; at least he gave her the feeling of righteousness.
Hesitantly, he asked, "Uncle, may I ask you, are you Ying Boda?"
Ying Boda smiled. He hadn't expected that the little girl was waiting here to find him.
With a kind expression, he asked, "Young lady, may I ask who you are and why you are waiting for me here? Also, are any of your relatives here?"
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