She moved a little closer and sniffed the scent emitted by the plant. It was a light smell, a mixture of the fragrance of soil and the unique fragrance of the plant itself. This smell made her feel that this plant was even more extraordinary.
She gently touched the stem of the plant with her fingers again. It felt solid and resilient. The force feedback from her fingers added a bit of anticipation to her heart.
She knew very well that ginseng was an extremely precious medicinal herb and a treasure that was hard to come by.
Yao Qingshuang was filled with joy but also felt a little nervous at the moment. She did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately ran towards the camp.
Along the way, she walked very fast, not caring about her clothes being torn by thorns or her hair being messed up by branches. She only wanted to tell Doctor Bai the good news as soon as possible and let Doctor Bai confirm whether this was ginseng.
Soon, she rushed into the camp panting, anxiously looking for Dr. Bai.
When she saw Doctor Bai sorting his medicine box, she shouted, "Doctor Bai, Doctor Bai! Come with me! I think I found some ginseng!"
The voice trembled slightly with excitement and echoed in the camp, instantly attracting the attention of many people.
Doctor Bai's eyes lit up when he heard this. He knew very well how precious and rare ginseng was, so he put aside the things he was doing and shouted to Bai Dongqing, "Dongqing, you handle the herbs. Old Lady Yao and I will go take a look!"
He stood up quickly and followed Yao Qingshuang out quickly.
Along the way, he frowned slightly, feeling both excited and worried. He was looking forward to really finding ginseng, but was also afraid that it would be a false alarm.
But no matter what, this glimmer of hope was enough to make him hurry up and follow Yao Qingshuang without stopping towards the place where ginseng was suspected to be.
After a while, Doctor Bai followed Yao Qingshuang to the location of the ginseng.
He first took a deep breath to calm himself down a little, then slowly squatted down and examined the plant that looked like ginseng with a focused look.
His eyes were filled with professional rigor and eagerness to explore, as if he wanted to see through the plant inside and out.
His face sometimes showed a puzzled expression, and sometimes a hint of surprise flashed across it. After observing intently for a long time, he finally straightened up slowly, a relieved smile on his face, and said with a hint of excitement in his voice: "Hey, it really is ginseng! This is a great thing for replenishing vitality. It is very precious in the market. Even if I sell it, it will be worth a lot!"
The sound spread in the silent forest, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up thousands of waves.
When the curious people heard the news, they immediately gathered around, pushing and shoving each other, all wanting to see what this legendary ginseng looked like.
Everyone's eyes were filled with curiosity and anticipation. Some stretched their necks and widened their eyes, as if afraid of missing any details; others were whispering and guessing how much the ginseng was worth.
But everyone knows that ginseng is not an ordinary thing. If it is not harvested properly, its medicinal effects will be easily damaged, which would be a pity.
So, although they were very excited, they did not dare to act rashly. They just stood quietly by and watched Doctor Bai.
Doctor Bai stood up, first brushed off the dust on his body, then looked around with a thoughtful look in his eyes.
He began to carefully recall what he had read in medical books and learned from the older generation about the details of picking ginseng.
Fragments of knowledge about ginseng's growth habits, harvesting tools, harvesting steps, and preservation methods kept flashing through his mind. He knew that every subsequent action was crucial and he had to be extremely careful to ensure that this precious ginseng was harvested intact and maximize its value.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, quickly recalling the key points about ginseng harvesting in his mind, and whispered softly, "There are quite a few things to pay attention to when harvesting ginseng. First, you have to tie it with a red string. This red string is not just a formality; it has a very important purpose. Legend has it that ginseng is spiritual, and tying it with a red string is to prevent it from escaping."
Having said this, Doctor Bai paused slightly, with a look of awe in his eyes, as if the plant in front of him that looked like ginseng was no longer an ordinary plant, but a spiritual creature with mysterious powers.
"When you dig it up later, you have to be careful. The roots of the ginseng are extremely fragile, and even the slightest damage will affect its medicinal properties. You have to use a small shovel or a branch to slowly dig away the surrounding soil. Be sure to move gently and try not to damage the roots."
As Doctor Bai spoke, he looked around for a suitable tool.
After a while, he found a thicker branch. The thickness of this branch was just right, not too thin to be weak, but not too thick to look clumsy.
Doctor Bai held the branch tightly, slowly squatted down, and focused his eyes on the precious ginseng plant again.
He first took a deep breath, as if to cheer himself up and make himself calmer, and then began to carefully dig the soil along the edge of the ginseng plant.
Each of his movements was as light as a feather falling. He gently inserted the branch into the soil, then slowly picked up a handful of soil and put it aside with extreme caution.
His eyes were fixed on the place being excavated from beginning to end, and he did not dare to be distracted for the slightest bit, as if any carelessness would lead to an unforgivable mistake.
Everyone gathered around, consciously keeping a distance, watching Dr. Bai's every move with bated breath, afraid that any noise would disturb this rare treasure.
The entire forest seemed to have quieted down at this moment, with only the slight sound of branches stirring up the soil, which seemed particularly clear in this quiet atmosphere.
As the soil was dug up bit by bit, the roots of the ginseng gradually appeared.
Everyone couldn't help but widen their eyes. They saw that the roots were white and plump, like cute little dolls, curled up in the soil, and looked very complete.
Each root is slender and elastic, with a little moist soil on it. In the sunlight, it gleams with a faint luster, as if telling the long process of its growth.
Everyone couldn't help but let out a low exclamation, the voice was full of surprise and admiration, and the joy in their eyes became more and more intense, as if they had seen a rare treasure come to the world.
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