Chapter 81: Do Your Best and Leave the Rest to Fate
The old man's words attracted Li Sihui's attention. She was not afraid, but smiled and asked calmly, "Why?"
Zhou Zixu frowned. Li Sihui didn't know this old man, but he knew him very well. Doctor Tang retired from the military hospital. His ancestors had been Chinese medicine practitioners for generations. It was said that some of them had worked as imperial physicians in the court. They could tell the cause of the disease by taking the girl's pulse. He could not be wrong when he asserted that the girl would not live for more than a year.
Putting away his rebellious and lazy look, he looked at Li Sihui with sympathy. Although she was not good-looking, it was still a pity that she was going to die at such a young age.
"Girl, have you ever been bitten by a poisonous snake?"
Dr. Tang's words dispelled Li Sihui's contempt. She narrowed her eyes at him and asked coldly, "How do you know?"
"You've been this fat before, right? You shouldn't have been this fat before. You gained weight after being bitten by a poisonous snake. This is not real obesity, but puffiness and edema. For a long time, not only did you not receive treatment, but you became ill due to overwork, allowing the snake venom to invade your internal organs. To be honest, I'm not sure I can cure you."
The old man sighed, withdrew his hand and slowly explained Li Sihui's condition. It is a doctor's responsibility to cure diseases and save lives. When he sees someone who cannot be saved, he will feel heartbroken.
"One year? Old doctor, why don't you write me a prescription? I have no money to buy medicine, but I can go to the mountains to collect herbs. If I can survive, it is a gift from God. If I can't survive, it is because my life span has come to an end. There is nothing to regret."
Li Sihui smiled, and the fat on her face squeezed out her already narrow eyes, making her look funny.
She said it lightly, as if she didn't take her life seriously at all.
"Girl, my prescription may not necessarily save your life, but it can help you remove some of the snake venom and prolong your life."
Dr. Tang admired Li Sihui for being able to laugh and talk cheerfully even when she knew she was dying. He felt that there was no need for him to hide anything and just told the truth.
"Thank you. Doctor, where can I find you? After I take the medicine, I want to ask you to feel my pulse."
Li Sihui smiled. She didn't care because she knew that the space capsule could remove the snake venom from her body. But she couldn't get better for no reason. She needed an opportunity. The old doctor was that opportunity, and she could make full use of it.
"Okay, I'll write you the address and give you the prescription. I'll try to prescribe you the herbs I can get in the mountains."
Doctor Tang sat on the sofa, pondered for a moment, then quickly wrote down the prescription. Afraid that Li Sihui couldn't understand it, he read it to her.
"Take 30-60 grams of fresh Lobelia (whole herb) and mash it to take the juice orally. It has detoxification and diuretic effects. You can also use 30 grams of fresh Tung oil shoots, mash it to take the juice orally, and apply the residue externally to prevent snake venom from attacking the heart. I also gave you three more prescriptions for Wuwei Xiaodu Yin, Xijiao Dihuang Tang, and Wuhu Zhuifeng San. I have drawn the appearance of Lobelia and fresh Tung oil shoots on paper for you. Take them as soon as possible. Don't delay any longer. My address is on it. Come to me if you have any questions."
Doctor Tang handed the white paper covered with words to Li Sihui and gave her serious instructions, fearing that the girl would not take it seriously.
"Thanks."
Li Sihui just took a glance and couldn't understand these earthworm characters at all. The old doctor's handwriting was so vigorous and flamboyant that most people couldn't recognize it all.
He folded up the white paper and put it casually in his pocket. When he saw the middle-aged man bringing the flour and other items, he stood up and prepared to leave.
Zhou Zixu frowned and stopped her, asking her seriously, "Are you really not afraid of death?"
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