Looking at the other items in the box, they were all tools, including a set of needles. Jiang Qiao couldn't tell what material the needles were made of, but when she held them in her hand, she could feel something unusual about them. It was as if the needles had a soul.
She could feel a subtle connection between herself and the needle, a feeling she couldn't describe. It was as if the needle was a part of her body. The other small tools were also useful; that was all the stuff in the box.
Seeing his granddaughter lost in thought, Wen Songtao felt a little uneasy. "Girl, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with this needle?"
Jiang Qiao shook her head. "Grandpa, I can't quite describe the feeling. It seems like this thing is very precious, but I just don't know anything about this old doctor's background. Do you know anything? Also, was there anything unusual after this person died?"
It's no wonder Jiang Qiao asked that question. The old doctor gave her such a magical feeling. The legend in her mind just wouldn't go away. She now suspects that the things passed down in Sato's family might be about this old man or his descendants.
Wen Songtao frowned and recalled, "Nobody knows who this folk doctor is. I heard that he came here to seek refuge back then. As for how old he is or where he is from, he has never told anyone. The only thing is that he is very good at treating people. Many people come to him for treatment, and his medical skills are particularly good. He can cure diseases with medicine."
I heard that this place originally had little contact with the outside world, but because of this old doctor, boats were provided on both sides to make it easier for everyone to see a doctor.
Strangely enough, when the old doctor passed away, dark clouds filled the sky, and twelve claps of thunder sounded. When he was buried, the rain suddenly stopped, and a rainbow appeared in the sky.
Everyone says that this old doctor did good deeds and accumulated virtue, and even the heavens couldn't bear to see it anymore, so they took him to heaven.
"Girl, you don't think so too, do you?"
Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Who knows? No matter what others say, I'll be the one who benefits in the end. I have to accept the old man's kindness in giving you this gift."
To be honest, they say that the master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to you. Although this old man didn't teach me anything, the fact that he can pass this knowledge on to you shows that he probably has some skills.
Based on this alone, this old doctor could be considered half of my mentor.
Grandpa, later, please take me to pay my respects at the old man's grave. Although I won't have the chance to meet him face to face, since he could see this opportunity in me, it seems we really are destined to be together. Consider it my way of paying respects to my master.
Wen Songtao nodded after listening, "That's true. Putting aside everything else, just look at this medical book. It's priceless. The old man just gave it away like that. Maybe you two had a predestined connection. It's only right to go and pay your respects."
Since you've never had any formal lineage, having a master like this will at least give you an excuse to leave in the future.
As smart as his granddaughter was, even he himself thought her medical skills were extraordinary. It was hard to believe that she could rely solely on Qiao Jie's skills and the child's own reading. With an old doctor like him around, at least the child's abilities had a source.
"Alright, since you can use this, keep it safe for yourself—"
Jiang Qiao got up and put these things into her own package, then continued to open the unopened packages and take things out.
Upon seeing the wine, Wen Songtao could no longer resist and hugged it tightly, refusing to let go.
"My goodness, this is good stuff! Oh my, you can't even buy it now, hehe, Qiao'er, you're Grandpa's savior. I have to have a good drink."
Jiang Qiao wondered, "Isn't there rice wine in these mountains?"
Wen Songtao sighed, "We're so hungry we can't even afford to eat, who would bother with this? A few families do make it, but they're reluctant to share it. Besides, that sweet potato wine isn't strong enough; this baijiu is much better. We brought some over before, gave it away as gifts, and drank it all at dinners. It's all gone by now."
"Girl, can you find a way to get some more? To tell you the truth, the food here is all very spicy, and living by the water makes it damp. People here like spicy food, but your grandma and I don't like it. We've really suffered just to eat here. Older people can't handle such spiciness; if we don't eat it, the dampness in our bodies gets worse."
Jiang Qiao nodded knowingly. "No wonder, Grandpa. Go back to your room and lie down. I'll give you a couple of acupuncture needles. Don't worry about the wine. I'll get it for you gradually over the next few days. We don't have much else, but we can't provide enough food and drink. With your granddaughter here, we can't let you two suffer."
The old lady was cooking outside when she heard the two people inside chatting so happily. The old lady lost interest in cooking and wanted to go back inside to chat with her granddaughter.
Before she could even go inside, Jiang Qiao came out and saw that the old lady had just prepared the fish, but hadn't put it in the pot yet.
"Grandma, let me prepare the fish. You go back inside and I'll give you a couple of acupuncture treatments. My grandpa just had them done and said he feels much better."
Wen Songtao came out and said, "It's more than just relaxing, it feels like flying on clouds! It's wonderful, I feel like my blood is flowing smoothly. Old woman, you should try it too, it's so comfortable."
Oh, my granddaughter is the best!
This sentiment wasn't unfounded. The grandson is good, but he doesn't seem to care about his and his wife's whereabouts or rush out to look for them.
She's his granddaughter. This girl came all the way from afar just to make life more comfortable for the old couple. Putting everything else aside, just for the child's intentions, he was right to do what he did back then.
Watching the old woman groaning comfortably on the bed, Wen Songtao said with a smug look, "How about it? Isn't our granddaughter's skill amazing?"
Zhou Yaru sighed and said, "Why don't we go with Qiao'er?"
Wen Songtao said, "You're willing to leave this place? Let me tell you, it's so cold up north, and the sandstorms are terrible. If the girl goes off to study abroad, there's no point in us moving there."
Zhou Yaru sighed, "That's true. The scenery and local customs here are really nice. At least we've gotten used to it. If we went to another place, I don't know if it would be any better than here."
Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Grandma, don't worry. I'll get some medicinal wine and medicine for you later. Drink this if you're not feeling well. After you finish it, I'll find a way to send it over to you. This medicinal wine is good for your health and will definitely remove dampness. When you get tired of staying here, come and stay with us for a while."
Actually, I think everything is pretty good here except for the inconvenience. Life outside isn't much better either; it's tough for everyone.
Grandpa, do you still have to pay grain taxes here?
"Yes, you have to pay. That's why they say life is tough. We're all dependent on the weather for our livelihood, and we don't have much land. But we still have to pay some, more or less."
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