Chapter 68 Xie Jingchen felt heartache and self-blame
After returning, Xia Fanxing didn't even have time to rest and immediately began preparing the medicine.
Xie Jingchen was not idle either; he stayed by her side the whole time, helping her with her tasks.
There are two prescriptions: one is to decoct and take it internally, and the other is to grind it and apply it externally.
The oral medicine was relatively simple, because even seriously ill soldiers were still conscious, and drinking a bowl of medicine was not difficult.
However, applying ointments is more difficult, especially for critically ill soldiers who have too many red, swollen, and ulcerated areas on their bodies, and they simply don't have the energy to apply them all over their bodies.
At this moment, Xia Fanxing, who had been working non-stop for more than ten hours after returning to the regimental headquarters, stepped forward again.
She was not afraid of getting dirty or suffering, and personally helped the critically ill soldiers apply medicine.
Xie Jingchen certainly tried to stop him, but he couldn't.
Xia Fanxing said, "Time is life. Can you guys handle this on your own?"
Xia Fanxing's actions were not only observed by Xie Jingchen, but also by all the soldiers in the army.
Especially the critically ill soldiers who received treatment personally from Xia Fanxing, their eyes were filled with tears, and they had to hold their heads high to keep the tears from falling.
After all the soldiers had finished drinking their medicine and applying ointment, Xia Fanxing left the quarantine area to go back and rest.
Not long after she left, a military doctor sent by her superiors arrived.
After carefully examining the soldiers' conditions, the military doctor exclaimed in surprise, "It seems that the soldiers' conditions have been brought under control and they are all improving. Was the treatment plan given by the doctors at the regimental hospital or the divisional hospital?"
Xie Jingchen thought of that cold and stubborn face, and a slight smile appeared on his tightly clenched lips.
His tone carried a subtle pride: "He is a comrade from the agricultural company."
The next day, Xia Fanxing came to the quarantine area again to check on the soldiers' condition.
At the strong request of the military doctor, Xie Jingchen introduced them.
The military doctor grasped Xia Fanxing's hands tightly, overwhelmed with emotion: "Comrade Xia, you are truly amazing! To be honest, if it were me, I not only couldn't handle it as well as you, I wouldn't even be able to control the epidemic!"
Xia Fanxing smiled faintly, polite and courteous.
Xie Jingchen's gaze fell on the two people's intertwined hands.
He knew the military doctor didn't mean anything by it; he was just too excited to let go of Xia Fanxing's hand.
But he couldn't help but frown slightly, step forward, and silently separate the two, forcing the medic to let go.
He said to Xia Fanxing, "Your medicine has a remarkable effect. Most of the soldiers' high fevers have subsided, and their festering wounds have begun to heal. Go and check on their condition again."
Xia Fanxing nodded, and the group walked toward the soldiers' tent.
On the way, the military doctor was busy, asking Xia Fanxing about treatment methods for dealing with the epidemic and her opinions on folk remedies for the epidemic.
"The folk remedies were very effective at first, but gradually we felt that something was wrong, and the effects became less and less. Comrade Xia, do you have any insights?" the military doctor asked, troubled.
Xia Fanxing said casually, "I think the scallion whites in the cold and flu soup should have the roots intact for better results. The lard in the antifreeze should be rendered over a longer heat, and the ginger powder should be ground finer so that it can penetrate more deeply and have a better preventative effect."
Upon hearing this, the military doctor's eyes suddenly lit up.
He nodded repeatedly and quickly took out his notebook to write down everything Xia Fanxing had just said.
Xie Jingchen couldn't help but stop in his tracks.
As he watched Xia Fanxing's retreating figure, doubts began to creep into his heart.
Faced with the military doctor's question, Xia Fanxing didn't even need to think before offering such precise, effective, and detailed opinions on the folk remedy.
It's as if she herself came up with the folk remedy...!
Once the idea popped into Xie Jingchen's mind, it wouldn't leave him.
Scenes of Xia Fanxing's superb medical skills flashed before his eyes, making him increasingly believe in this sudden conjecture.
Compared to the flamboyant and extravagant Qiao Feitian, Xia Fanxing is low-key and professional, and she can also step forward in times of crisis, risking her own health and other difficulties to save patients.
Qiao Feitian had clearly returned from the company's report meeting, but she didn't step into the quarantine area even once.
In comparison, Xia Fanxing seems more like the one who actually offered the advice!
Eight days later, the soldiers gradually recovered and were able to resume normal training.
With the quarantine zone lifted, this terrifying parasitic outbreak has officially come to an end.
The main gate of the regimental headquarters.
The military doctor was very reluctant to leave, turning back to look at Xia Fanxing every three steps.
When he pulled on the car door and looked back again, he could only see Xie Jingchen's cold and serious face. Xia Fanxing had simply vanished into thin air!
The military doctor was so frightened that he shouted, "Comrade Xia? Comrade Xia, where have you been? Comrade Xia, are you alright?"
Xia Fanxing peeked out from behind Xie Jingchen, smiling gently, and said, "I'm fine, it's just that Commander Xie is too tall and blocked my view."
Xie Jingchen moved a step to the side expressionlessly, blocking Xia Fanxing's head again.
He told the medic, "If we don't leave now, we'll miss dinner at the division's mess hall."
The military doctor flinched and quickly got into the car and closed the door.
He felt that Commander Xie's gaze was even more biting than the cold wind, and it stung when it hit him.
Surely not. He wasn't trying to poach Comrade Xia from the regiment headquarters; he just wanted to make friends with Comrade Xia so they could continue exchanging medical knowledge in the future.
After the car drove away, the group walked back.
Just as Xie Jingchen was about to speak, he heard someone call out in a clear voice, "Sister Fanxing."
Su Xiuxiu ran to Xia Fanxing's side and hugged her arm worriedly, saying, "Sister Fanxing, the soldiers are all better now, and the quarantine area has been lifted. You don't need to worry about infecting us anymore, right? You can come back and sleep now."
Xie Jingchen looked at Xia Fanxing in shock, "You haven't been back to the dorm to sleep for the past few days? Where have you been resting?"
Xia Fanxing initially wanted to just laugh it off and brush it off.
But Su Xiuxiu blurted out, "Where else can we go? Let's go back to our old dugout!"
Su Xiuxiu felt wronged for Xia Fanxing and also felt sorry for her.
The words "earthenhouse" were like a sharp blade piercing Xie Jingchen's heart.
My chest felt heavy and suffocating, as if I was about to suffocate.
He knew very well how harsh the conditions in the dugout were, and how cold it was on this winter night.
Yes, given Xia Fanxing's personality, she would risk her own life to save someone, but she would never allow anyone around her to be in any danger.
Xie Jingchen felt extremely guilty and remorseful. Why hadn't he thought of this? Why hadn't he arranged accommodation for Xia Fanxing in advance?
What is he doing?!
Xia Fanxing could guess what Xie Jingchen was thinking just by looking into his eyes.
Xia Fanxing hesitated, unsure of what to say.
She's not suffering, she really isn't suffering.
She would sneak into her virtual space every night, where she could eat, drink, and sleep well—a million times more comfortable than in her dorm.
If she had a choice, she would rather live in the dugout forever!
Xie Jingchen said earnestly, "I'll call the division headquarters of the Corps right away and guarantee your entry into the medical system."
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