Zheng Bai nodded, bowed to the group, and then pointed to the side, saying, "My father received a letter from Magistrate Sun and has instructed me to make some preparations. The villagers are currently gathered in the open space over by the ancestral hall. This way, please."
As he spoke, he led the group south, saying, "The villagers were overjoyed to hear that a miracle doctor was coming to cure their illnesses. Some of them were even trying to stop me from leaving, thinking I was going to abandon them, hahaha—"
As they were talking, they saw an open space surrounded by people, all of them dressed in rags and emaciated. At first glance, they were all pregnant women.
That's not actually the case. Among these people were the elderly, children, women, and men.
Upon seeing a group of strangers arrive, the villagers all stopped talking and stared at them.
Xiao Youran tugged at Doctor Gu's sleeve and whispered, "They probably don't know what illness this is. Why don't we explain it to them first, and then divide the tasks?"
Zheng Bai quickly patted his chest and said, "Is there anything I can do to help?"
Recalling what Xiao Youran had mentioned about dealing with the drainage of the epidemic water, Doctor Wang nodded, "Of course, there is plenty of it."
Without further ado, Xiao Youran began assigning tasks to several people. "Master, you explain the ins and outs of this illness to the villagers. Brother, you and I will divide the patients into two groups based on their severity. Grandpa Wang, you should explain the matters concerning water sanitation, handling of contaminated water, and disposal of excrement to Young Master Zheng and Brother Sun, and have the constables and villagers handle them together, okay?"
The group naturally had no objections.
Zheng Bai stared blankly for a long time, his eyes wide open.
Does this mean... that all of them are being commanded by this little girl who looks only four or five years old?
This little girl... in an ordinary family, she'd be at the age where she likes to eat fried dough twists and chew on candied hawthorns, right?
I just heard Sun Chengyuan say that she was also a little miracle doctor, and I thought she was just borrowing their master's name.
Why is it that nowadays, whether it's the old miracle doctor, the young miracle doctor, or even the venerable Dr. Wang, they all seem to be following this young girl's lead?
Doctor Gu found a slightly higher stone chair, stood on it, and explained the causes, process, treatment, and prevention of schistosomiasis.
The villagers were very cooperative. Over the years, this was the only miracle doctor who had brought them hope, so how could they not listen to him?
When they heard Doctor Gu say that they had a parasitic disease, they were all incredulous, both surprised and delighted.
So it wasn't a curse after all!
So it turns out there's still hope for a cure!
So they can live like normal people after all!
So their descendants don't have to suffer from illness like they did!
The villagers were in tears, hugging each other and laughing and crying at the same time.
After Dr. Gu explained the health precautions to the villagers, Physician Wang also shared information on prevention, such as staying away from contaminated water, boiling drinking water, and properly disposing of sewage. Then they each got busy. Dr. Gu and Physician Wang directed the villagers to set up two consultation tables and had them line up in order.
Xiao Youran and Jiang Youchen have already divided the patients into two groups, left and right.
Zheng Bai looked at Xiao Youran with great shock, seeing her commanding with such composure.
However, before he could adjust his mindset, Sun Chengyuan had already pulled him aside and called the village chief to bring several villagers over. The group then began to discuss prevention and control measures. Doctor Wang also specially handed over the previously written epidemic prevention plan to Zheng Bai and Sun Chengyuan.
Over there, Uncle Feng, following Xiao Youran's instructions, divided the six large boxes of medicine into two groups and arranged them. He then called over two teenagers to start unpacking the medicine.
The villagers were excited and obedient, completely ignoring the fact that two children were dividing them into two groups in a very convincing manner.
After some preparations, Dr. Wang explained the aftermath to Zheng Bai, Sun Chengyuan, the village chief, and the villagers, and then sat down at his consultation table.
So, as previously agreed, the four of them split up: Doctor Gu and Jiang Youchen in one group, and Doctor Wang and Xiao Youran in another, to examine and prescribe medicine for the villagers and instruct them on how to use it.
Before seeing the patients, Xiao Youran said to the villagers in a clear voice, "Today, my master, my apprentice, and Grandpa Wang have come to see you. We don't ask for anything in return, just a word of thanks. If you take the medicine, just sincerely thank us."
Nan Zhuo and Yue Yue were pushing Wen Yuanbai toward them when they heard this, and Wen Yuanbai's eyes flickered.
People in ancient times were always reserved and humble. Who would so blatantly ask for thanks after helping someone?
Then, recalling that her most excited moment yesterday was when she heard the girls' thanks, could it be... that this is what she really wants?
But what's the use of this vague and ethereal gratitude?
The villagers were not stingy with their thanks and hurriedly clasped their hands in gratitude.
Yueyue looked at the group of villagers who were terminally ill with great shock. She never expected that there really was such a big-bellied village.
These villagers are so pitiful.
When Xiao Youran saw Yueyue arrive, she waved to her happily, "Yueyue, can you write?"
Yueyue ran over and nodded, "I know a little."
Wen Yuanbai waved his hand, and Nan Zhuo immediately pushed his master next to Xiao Youran.
Xiao Youran was even happier to see her senior brother arrive. She pulled him directly to the consultation table and laid out paper and pen in front of him. "It's even better that Senior Brother Dabai is here! It's convenient for you to write down the prescription!"
Xiao Youran assigned Yueyue another task, teaching her to look at the three large boxes of medicine. "This kind, this kind, take three times a day after meals. These two kinds, take once a day after dinner. Come on, let's pack them together and label them."
She glanced at her brother, who was engrossed in writing the prescription, and then said, "You repackage it and hand it to my brother, and I'll repackage it and hand it to Senior Brother Da Bai."
Yueyue was already shocked by the strangely packaged medicine boxes neatly arranged in the box, so she didn't object and started to pack the medicine with Xiaoyouran.
A few people work in an assembly line fashion, taking pulses, writing prescriptions, and dispensing medication in one go.
But these aluminum foil pills were rather strange, so a villager asked, "What kind of medicine is this? It looks very odd."
Xiao Youran innocently pointed at Jiang Youchen and said, "Ask him."
Without saying a word, Jiang Youchen stepped forward, "Oh, this is me..."
He glanced at Doctor Gu and immediately shifted the blame, "It's my master! He developed a new pill that's extremely effective at eliminating parasites. You can all take it without worry!"
Doctor Gu was completely bewildered, but seeing his disciple's sincere eyes, he could only cough and admit it.
At such a glorious moment of fame and recognition, if someone takes credit for it, wouldn't it be foolish not to accept it?
After receiving the medicine, the villagers all gathered together to offer prayers, expressing their gratitude and thanking the doctor repeatedly.
Unexpectedly, some villagers looked somewhat reluctant when they learned that the medicine on the prescription needed to be obtained from a pharmacy.
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