Chapter 13 Fairy Fish Cough Soup

On the streets of May, the sun shines through the leaves onto the sidewalk. A mother and daughter get out of the car and stroll leisurely.

Looking at the colorful flowers blooming on the roadside, I feel the unique vitality of this season.

From time to time, electric vehicles pass by, stirring up heat waves and creating a lazy atmosphere.

Yu Huaixi tilted the parasol slightly to the left, looking listless.

"Why am I still tired after my nap? I can't get enough sleep in this weather."

Chen Ruogu's face was filled with smiles. She was in a particularly relaxed mood and asked with a smile:

"Maybe it's because you didn't sleep well last night and got up too early this morning. The days are longer and the nights are shorter now, so pay attention to adjusting your sleep and rest schedule."

Yu Huaixi touched his nose guiltily. He was so engrossed in reading at night that he accidentally forgot the time.

Chen Ruogu never restricted her too much. She kept her cell phone with her and arranged her own study time. The only thing he blamed her for was that she had no restraint in reading.

Chen Ruogu could not hide her little thoughts, but he just didn't expose them easily.

Chen Ruogu felt that his daughter had been constrained for too long, and only a high degree of freedom could slowly change her mindset. Many things cannot be achieved overnight, and the road ahead is long and arduous!

She tilted her head and saw Huai Xi's depressed expression, so she suggested, "Would you like to have an ice cream to refresh yourself?"

Yu Huaixi's eyes immediately sparkled with joy. She looked around, then pointed ahead and said excitedly, "Mom, there's an ice cream stand over there. Let's go over there quickly."

She was so happy that even her steps became lighter, and her body seemed to be infused with mysterious power. Chen Ruogu was pulled forward by her, and he looked at her with eyes full of love and tenderness.

Chen Ruogu is not greedy and pays attention to health preservation. Originally, it would be enough to buy just one ice cream for Huaixi, but the store clerk strongly recommended that the second one be half price. She couldn't persuade her daughter, so she had to spend 18 yuan to buy two.

The shape of the ice cream is a bit like rolling clouds. Every bite is full of rich milky flavor. When you hold it in your mouth, you can clearly feel the cool feeling left by the ice cream melting on the tip of your tongue.

Yu Huaixi felt much more energetic after eating the ice cream. It turned out that sweets are the best mood regulator.

This was not the first time they had come to Teacher Huang's house. Huaixi had even given him a gift during the first class. At that time, she didn't know Teacher Huang's personality and wanted to leave a good impression.

Teacher Huang was in her early thirties. She had fair skin, wavy hair, and a dignified and beautiful face. As soon as she saw Chen Ruogu, she said enthusiastically:
"Mom Huaixi, come in and sit down. It's hot today. Drink a glass of water first."

She was wearing loose home clothes, and even with a mask on, you could tell her face was sallow. The sound coming from her throat sounded like it had been rubbed by coarse sandpaper, and she coughed from time to time, and the vibrations seemed to tear her lungs apart.

Chen Ruogu took the water she handed over and frowned, "Teacher Huang, you are coughing very badly, how about we skip today's class?"

Huang Jufen said weakly, "Since you are all here, let's just go on with this class as usual. Huaixi is eager to learn, and I can't waste her time."

Teachers all value talent. Huaixi is smart and pretty. She will come to their class next semester. Tutoring her is equivalent to cultivating a top student for herself. She wants to be awarded the title of associate professor next year, so the more outstanding students she has under her, the better.

Seeing that Teacher Huang insisted, Chen Ruogu didn't know what to say, so he asked with concern:
"How about I take your pulse? I'm free anyway, and I'll go downstairs and buy you some medicine later."

Huang Jufen had heard from Teacher Gao that Huaixi's mother was an excellent doctor, and she was very happy to hear that. She suppressed the urge to cough and said in a hoarse voice:
"That's great, thank you, Mom Huaixi."

Chen Ruogu quickly waved his hand and said gently, "It's just a small favor. No need to be so polite. Please sit down."

Huang Jufen chose a suitable position for taking the pulse and sat down. She then instructed Huai Xi:

"Go to the study room to memorize words first, I'll come and give you dictation later."

Yu Huaixi was a top student, so she was not afraid of this. She nodded and agreed. After she left, Huang Jufen praised her:
"Huaixi is amazingly smart. She is quick-witted and can often draw inferences from one example. Her talent is amazing. She will definitely be a good candidate for admission to Peking University or Tsinghua University in the future."

Chen Ruogu liked to hear people praise Huai Xi the most. She smiled with dimples, which made her look even cuter. She said modestly, "It's mainly because the teachers taught us well."

Huang Jufen shook her head. "Huaixi is still very talented. I teach her just like I teach other students. She is the only one who reacts the fastest. Talent is something that cannot be compensated by hard work."

Although Chen Ruogu was happy, she didn't want to show it too much. She said modestly: "Huaixi is still young, and she has a long way to go in her studies. Take your time."

Huang Jufen has not only taught many students, but also dealt with many parents, not many of whom are as rational as Chen Ruogu. With such a mother, Huaixi will have a good future.

After the two finished talking about irrelevant things, Chen Ruogu carefully felt her pulse and looked at her tongue coating, and then said: "Teacher Huang, you have a cough caused by wind evil invading the lungs. You cough up a lot of phlegm, which is white and sticky. The tongue coating is thin and greasy, and the pulse is slippery."

Although Huang Jufen has a high level of education, she knows nothing about Chinese medicine. She looked confused and asked, "Then how can I treat my disease? Is it troublesome?"

Chen Ruogu frowned slightly, then calmed down and said, "The cough is not a big problem, it's just... you should drink two doses of Xianyu cough-relieving soup first, it will soothe the wind and lungs, stop coughing and resolve phlegm, and you will stop coughing soon."

Huang Jufen did not notice Chen Ruogu's hesitation just now. Just as she breathed a sigh of relief, her throat started to itch again and she couldn't help coughing violently.

Chen Ruogu quickly poured her some hot water so she could drink it to moisten her throat. After Teacher Huang calmed down, he went to the study to teach Huai Xi.

Chen Ruogu didn't peek at the door. She just went out with her phone. She had carefully observed the area near Teacher Huang's house and found that there was a large Chinese medicine store at the north gate.

She can help prepare the medicine first, and Teacher Huang can drink it directly after class. This is not a deliberate attempt to please, but is just out of a doctor's kindness.

She walked into the Chinese medicine pharmacy and smelled a faint herbal aroma. The pharmacy was clean and tidy, with various medicinal materials neatly and orderly displayed.

As soon as Chen Ruogu entered, a staff member greeted her. The pharmacist took the prescription she handed over, read it carefully, and then asked in surprise: "Your prescription is quite special. Why do you use such a large amount of crane grass and houttuynia cordata?"

It is normal for pharmacies to ask for detailed information when selling medicines, Chen Ruogu explained:
"My patient has a cough caused by wind evil invading the lungs, with an acute onset and a short course. Herba Cibotii can relieve cough and clear the lungs, and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, while Herba Houttuyniae can improve immunity, relieve cough and eliminate phlegm. Both are main herbs, so the dosage is relatively large."

Seeing that her answer was well-reasoned, the pharmacist did not ask any more questions and turned to get the medicine for her, muttering as he took it: "30 grams each of Agrimoniae and Houttuynia cordata, Platycodon grandiflorum, Fritillaria thunbergii, lily..." Chen Ruogu thought for a moment and said, "Add 10 grams of lily. Dry cough damages the lung yin, so you can use more lily."

The pharmacist nodded in agreement and went back to grab a handful of lilies. After all the herbs were prepared, someone asked, "Do you need help boiling this medicine? Our pharmacy offers this service."

Chen Ruogu smiled and refused: "Thank you, but no thanks! I can go back and cook it myself."

After hearing what she said, the staff didn't say anything else. After she paid, they put all the herbs into a bag and handed it to her. Knowing that she was an expert, the pharmacist didn't even say much about the precautions of boiling the medicine.

Chen Ruogu took the herbs and walked towards Teacher Huang's house. She had checked them carefully when she weighed them just now. The price was a bit high, but the herbs were genuine and had not been soaked in any messy chemicals.

When she arrived at Teacher Huang's house, the living room was quiet, with only voices coming from the study. Chen Ruogu took a peek from afar through the crack in the door and saw Huai Xi sitting upright writing, with Teacher Huang standing behind her giving her instructions.

In the past, the mansion hired teachers to give lessons, but they couldn't get such one-on-one teaching treatment. I couldn't understand the knowledge points thoroughly, so I could only figure them out slowly in private. I couldn't be too conspicuous, otherwise Yuanniang would mind.

Teacher Huang’s tuition fee is not low, and Chen Ruogu is willing to spend it. As long as it is beneficial to her daughter’s future, no matter how much money she spends, it is worth it.

She took the medicine into the kitchen and found that Teacher Huang's house had very few kitchen utensils, and there were many beautifully packaged pots and bowls that were still unopened. No wonder Teacher Huang asked her to go into the kitchen and use her own creativity, and find whatever she wanted.

Chen Ruogu searched for a long time and finally found a dusty clay pot in the cabinet under the sink. This was the only thing suitable for boiling medicine. She cleaned the clay pot and started to boil the medicine.

The process of boiling Chinese medicine involves complicated steps and requires patience. Only by boiling it slowly can the best therapeutic effect be achieved.

Chen Ruogu patiently boiled it for more than an hour. The room was filled with the aroma of Chinese medicine. Even every drop of water on the lid of the pot was essence. Chen Ruogu watched quietly as they slid down the edge of the pot and then merged into the boiling medicinal soup.

When Huang Juxiang was teaching Huai Xi, she heard all the noises of Chen Ruogu coming in and out, and knew what she was busy with in the kitchen. When the strong smell of medicine wafted in through the crack in the door, she felt as if she was in nature, and her body and mind were at peace.

After calculating the end of get out of class time, Chen Ruogu took out the Chinese medicine and let it cool. When the two of them came out of the study, Chen Ruogu smiled and said, "Teacher Huang can take the medicine now."

Yu Huaixi hated the smell of medicine the most. She shrugged her delicate nose and said with disgust: "Teacher Huang, this medicine tastes weird and unpalatable. Be prepared."

Huang Jufen's lungs have been aching from coughing these past few days, and Western medicine has had no effect. The ninth grade high school entrance exam is approaching, and she cannot just ask for leave. As long as the medicine is effective, she will swallow it no matter how bitter it tastes.

Teacher Huang sincerely thanked Chen Ruogu. She took the medicine bowl and smelled it, then smiled at Huai Xi and said, "This is called tasting the bitterness and sweetness of the years, sniffing the fragrance of the herbal essence. Good medicine tastes bitter but is good for the disease, so you have to drink it."

She took one breath and poured all the medicine into her mouth while pinching her nose. The unique bitter taste of Chinese medicine filled her mouth. Huang Jufen did not feel nauseous, but only felt a warm current flowing in her body, which seemed to carry healing power.

She smacked her lips and said with a smile, "Huaixi mom, the medicine isn't that bad to drink. I can still tolerate the taste."

Chen Ruogu reminded her after she finished drinking it: "This medicine should be taken once a day, twice a day, warm. When you cook the medicine yourself, use a low fire to boil the water until it is about 300 ml."

Huang Jufen nodded in agreement, somewhat moved. People are always particularly vulnerable and sensitive when they are sick. She said in a depressed mood:
"Mom Huaixi, thank you for taking care of me. I'll transfer the money for the medicine to you. I don't know how much you spent, so just take it all."

Teacher Huang is not a person who is greedy for small gains. Chen Ruogu said generously: "No need to transfer money to me. I won't accept it. You take the medicine and lie on the bed to sweat and rest. We will leave first."

Huang Jufen was exhausted and didn't have the energy to be polite with her. She sent the two of them out the door and went back to bed.

Although she lives alone, she is married. It's just that her husband is serving in the army and her parents live far away, so she is alone.

Huang Jufen drank the medicine and felt groggy. She used to be very opposed to having children, but after seeing Huaixi getting along with her mother, she thought it would be nice to have a daughter by her side. After the high school entrance examination, she planned to visit her relatives in the army, so it was the right time to prepare for pregnancy and having a child...

Chen Ruogu naturally didn't know what Teacher Huang was planning. She plunged into the sea of ​​questions immediately after returning home. She could understand the complicated Chinese medicine, so there was no way she could fail Subject 1.

She has already scheduled an exam for tomorrow morning. She always passes the mock exams, so there will be no problem in the actual exam.

Yu Huaixi knew what to do and didn't bother them. She came back from class to rest first. As soon as she took out her phone to watch videos, the headline of the news "Yu Yuan was kicked out, Bg changed its brand spokesperson" popped up.

She immediately clicked on the news and frantically refreshed Weibo. This topic has already topped the hot search list and attracted widespread attention from netizens.

According to Yu Huaixi, Yu Yuan was previously the only spokesperson for the Bg brand in Asia. His top fashion resources also symbolize his supreme status in the circle. It is obvious that the cooperation between the two is a win-win situation, so why did the brand suddenly change people?
Rumors were flying all over the internet. When Yu Yuan was video chatting with him at noon, he did not mention this matter. Yu Huaixi was unable to tell the authenticity of the information, so he simply called He Hui.

He Hui had already returned to work. As soon as the call was connected, he lowered his voice and asked:

"What's wrong, Huaixi? Do you need help with something?"

Yu Huaixi didn't have deep feelings for Yu Yuan, but the development of his career directly affected her future quality of life. She asked directly, "What happened to BG canceling the endorsement? Why was it snatched away by someone else?"

Perhaps it was inconvenient to talk, so He Hui asked her to wait. He moved to a quieter place and then spoke: "The company just found out about this. Brother Yuan just got off the plane and had a quarrel with Sister Juan."

Yu Huaixi understood instantly, "Is this Fu Juan's doing? Is she trying to cut off the source of the trouble?"

He Hui sighed and said, "My rank is too low, so I don't know the specific situation, but it is true that Brother Yuan wants to sideline Sister Juan and break up with her. I estimate there will be turmoil in the near future."

Yu Huaixi knew Fu Juan was powerful, but she didn't expect her to be so strong. She was afraid that there would be more trouble between the two parties. "Uncle He, do you think my dad will be seriously injured this time?"

He Hui sneered, "Brother Yuan has reached a certain level. As long as he does not commit any violation of morality or law, he cannot be easily shaken. He now wants to retreat behind the scenes, and has successfully transformed into an investor. No matter what Sister Juan does, it will be useless."

Having said that, when the King of Hell fights, the little devil suffers. He Hui doesn't want to be blamed at this time. He smiled and said, "There are still many details to discuss about the house decoration. I will go to Wanling tomorrow, and we will talk then."

He Hui had no problem communicating with Yu Huaixi. He felt that she was very smart and was willing to talk to her more.

Yu Huaixi rolled his eyes. He Hui was really a smart guy. He ran away quickly when something happened.

　Thanks to Di Xin Ru Shui for the monthly ticket, Yinuo You Qian Jin for the reward, and thanks to my dear friends~ Let's set a small goal first, and collect more than 100 as soon as possible~

　　
　
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