Chapter 27 Golden Rescue Period

When Huang Jufen woke up, she felt happy and energetic!
She rubbed her cheek against the soft pillow and was delighted by the unique fragrance of the sheets.

The ward at Jishidiang is very warmly decorated. The bed sheets and quilt covers are all decorated with beautiful and elegant small floral patterns. There are green plants on the windowsill, which looks vibrant.

Huang Jufen is particularly sensitive to smells and generally cannot get used to sleeping in an unfamiliar bed.

However, today she not only fell asleep, but also entered a state of deep sleep. This sleep allowed her to relax and repair her body and mind.

When she slowly sat up, she felt no discomfort in her abdomen. The feeling of not having dysmenorrhea was too good. She recalled the air flow that flowed into her body during acupuncture, and vaguely felt that Chen Ruogu was much more powerful than she thought.

Just as she was lost in thought, the door was suddenly pushed open a crack. Chi Zhengzheng stretched his neck to peek inside, and when he saw that she had woken up, he quickly smiled and said,

"Teacher Huang, are you awake? I was wondering whether to call you. It's already past four o'clock. If you sleep too long, you will suffer from insomnia at night."

Huang Jufen lifted the quilt and stood up and said, "I'm so sorry, I accidentally overslept. Acupuncture is really comfortable. I hope it didn't interfere with your work?"

Chi Zhengzheng quickly shook her head. She smiled and said, "We have other wards here. Sister Ruogu has prepared all the medicine for you. You can take it back and make the medicine yourself."

As she spoke, she folded the bedding on the bed neatly. Huang Jufen thanked her and went with her to find Ruogu. There were no patients in the clinic at the moment and Ruogu was lying in a rocking chair reading a book.

Huang Jufen looked at her graceful and charming figure and wondered if she would be in such good shape after giving birth.
When Doctor Chen and Huai Xi stand together, it is hard to believe that they are mother and daughter. Perhaps people who study Chinese medicine are particularly good at maintaining their health.

Huang Jufen walked up to her with a smile and stood in front of her, saying very politely:
"Doctor Chen, I woke up and came to get the medicine. You've worked so hard today."

Chen Ruogu reluctantly moved her eyes away from the medical book. She sat up straight and said calmly:

"Teacher Huang, you are too polite. The medicines have been sorted and packaged. I have put sticky notes on them. Please take some time to take an X-ray and compare them after a month of treatment."

Huang Jufen said hurriedly: "Don't bother, I trust you."

Chen Ruogu smiled and said gently:

"It's a good thing to get a check-up, which will allow you to see your body's recovery more intuitively, which will reduce anxiety. Remember that you are prohibited from taking hormonal drugs during treatment, avoid contact with cold water during menstruation, and avoid overwork and strenuous exercise."

Huang Jufen nodded quickly and agreed. She was eager to conceive naturally and have a baby, so how could she harm her body?

Some of her colleagues have gone through in vitro fertilization, and the suffering they endured during that period was simply unspeakable. She doesn't want to go through that pain, and she thinks that children conceived naturally are healthier.

Chen Ruogu did not refuse to charge for consultation just because she was Teacher Huaixi. Teacher Huang was in good financial condition and had no shortage of money for medical treatment and medicine. The clinic was set up to make a profit and could not always be in a state of loss.

Huang Jufen got the medicine, went to He Hui, paid the money and went home. It would be best if there was a deed of payment. If he really didn't want to pay, Huang Jufen would feel embarrassed to come.

Ruogu did not tell Huaixi about this. She came back from school, had dinner, and then hurried back to school. She had to attend evening self-study classes in the evening. The academic pressure now was really great.

Perhaps the patients with lumbar disc herniation left too deep an impression on the neighbors, so the number of patients coming to the clinic increased significantly, and there was a constant stream of people seeking medical treatment and getting medicine. Not only was Chen Ruogu busy, but He Hui and Chi Zhengzheng were also busy.

Some patients find it troublesome to go home and boil the medicine, so they ask the clinic to boil it for them, which invisibly increases Sister Yang's workload.

Sister Yang had no objection. Her original job at Yu Yuan's place was simple, but she was alone at home most of the time. She felt lonely and couldn't help missing her son.

Although she is very busy now, she is in a good mood. Jishiditang is full of laughter. Madam and Huaixi also treat her as a family member, making her gradually feel at home.

Huaixi didn't have evening self-study on Friday night. After Chen Ruogu watched the last patient leave, he announced with a smile: "We won't cook dinner at home. Let's go out for hot pot."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chi Zhengzheng jumped up and down with joy. She raised her hand excitedly and asked, "Sister Ruogu, where are we going to eat?"

Since Sister Yang came, they have hardly ever gone out to eat. Huaixi is in adolescence, and Ruogu doesn't want her to eat too spicy food, so she really doesn't know which one tastes good.

"You can discuss with Xiao He which one to go to. I have no opinion."

Sister Yang didn't care. She just went over for fun. She took off her apron with a smile.

"You guys take your time to discuss it. I'm going to pick up Xixi. She needs to move some books back today, and I'm afraid she'll get tired."

In Sister Yang's mind, Huai Xi is definitely the first, and Chen Ruogu lets her go. The person who has the most say in this matter of food is none other than Chi Zhengzheng. With her strong recommendation, they finally chose the Chaoshan beef hotpot restaurant near their home.

In order to avoid being disturbed during dinner, Jishidiang closed an hour earlier than usual, fearing that there would be no empty tables if it was too late. They set off after Huaixi came back.

As soon as Chen Ruogu stepped into the hot pot restaurant, he smelled the strong aroma in the air. The decoration inside the restaurant was simple and modern. The hall was spacious and bright, very clean and tidy, making people feel at ease eating there.

They chose a table for six and sat down. Huaixi sat next to her mother. Ruogu smiled and said, "Zhengzheng and Xiaohe, please order the dishes. Just order whatever you want. You don't have to worry about the cost."

Sister Yang turned around and saw that there was free fruit in the seasoning area, so she stood up and took it. Chi Zhengzheng stretched his neck and asked, "Sister Yang, what do you want to eat?"

Sister Yang is old, and her eating habits are different from those of young people. It’s okay to go out for a meal occasionally. She waved her hand and said, “Just order what you like. I’m not picky.”

Chi Zhengzheng didn't say much. She knew her limits and even asked Ruogu what kind of food he liked. Huaixi had become more cheerful after spending more time with normal peers. She took the initiative to get close to Chi Zhengzheng and look at the menu with her.

Although she was not the most favored one in the mansion before, she had never been treated harshly in terms of diet. However, no matter how good the food in the mansion was, it was not as varied as it is now, so she ordered anything she found new.

When Chi Zhengzheng saw that she ordered brains, he silently gave her a thumbs up.

"Xixi, I didn't realize you're so fierce. Most girls don't dare to eat this. They're afraid."

Yu Huaixi was puzzled. "Since it's edible food, what's there to be afraid of?"

Chi Zhengzheng shrugged, "Some people find it disgusting when they see it, some people don't like the taste after tasting it, and some people are just being hypocritical. In short, everyone has their own reasons."

Huaixi became more and more interested. "How does it taste? You must have eaten it before."

Chi Zhengzheng said proudly: "Of course I have eaten it. It is very soft in the mouth, somewhat similar to durian."

Huaixi had tasted durian before. Although it had a strong smell, she liked the sweet taste. "You sound so mysterious, so I have to try it. How can I know if I like it if I don't try it..."

He Hui also went over to chat with them. Young people always have endless topics to talk about. Ruogu was a few years older than them and was much quieter in comparison.

They ordered a shuangyuan hotpot with both spicy and non-spicy options to satisfy everyone's appetite.

Soon a large table full of dishes was served, and Chi Zhengzheng could eat all of it without wasting any.

She also volunteered to help Ruogu prepare two dipping sauces, one with sesame sauce and the other slightly spicy. It was said to be a universal recipe that was even delicious when dipped on shoe soles.

Ruogu scooped up the cooked beef slices, dipped them in the sauce and tasted them. They tasted really good.

Huaixi even dared to eat the dishes in the spicy hot pot. Her little face turned red from the spiciness. Sister Yang fed her watermelon to relieve the spiciness out of concern. Ruogu did not stop her and let her do as she pleased.

They were eating enthusiastically at their table, and the hall became increasingly lively, with the noise so loud that one could not hear anyone speaking softly.

While Chen Ruogu was drinking orange juice, he noticed the table in front of them on the right.

It should be a family dinner. Chen Ruogu saw that the old man sitting opposite her had a crooked mouth and eyes, and his arms were weak when he picked up the food. He looked very strange.

She frowned slightly, thinking that the other person might have an underlying disease, which was why he seemed abnormal.

Before she could think further, Huai Xi put some food into her bowl and said excitedly, "Mom, you should also try the taste of brain flower. It's a bit like tofu pudding, not bad."

Although Ruogu had a weak face, she was actually very tough at heart. How could she be afraid of this thing? She retracted her gaze, smiled at her daughter, and then lowered her head to put it in her mouth.

She had just swallowed and hadn't spoken yet when she heard a muffled sound coming from the next table, followed by a woman's panicked cry:
"Dad... Dad... What's wrong with you... Help... Is there a doctor? Who is the doctor?"

The old man's wife hugged him in panic. Seeing that other diners were watching and no professional doctor came forward to help, Chen Ruogu immediately took out the silver needle she carried with her from her bag and walked over without hesitation.

"I'm a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. Please calm him down first. I'll take his pulse."

The old man's daughter looked skeptical. She didn't believe in Chinese medicine, and she didn't believe how good such a young Chinese medicine doctor could be. But now she had no other choice but to let Ruogu come to the rescue first.

Chen Ruogu felt the old man's pulse and realized that her judgment was correct. She calmly said to the old man's daughter:
"Your father has had a stroke. If we don't seize the golden period for rescue, he may suffer from infarction. His condition will continue to worsen and he may suffer from neurological dysfunction, which will directly shorten his survival time."

Even if they didn't understand medical knowledge, they knew how dangerous a stroke was. The old man's daughter was immediately panicked. She didn't know when the ambulance would arrive, and whether she would miss the best time because of the delay.

Just when she was at a loss, the grandpa's little granddaughter pulled Ruogu's clothes, crying and saying:
"Auntie, please save my grandpa, he is dying..."

The child's cry instantly brought the old man's daughter back to her senses, and she also said in a crying voice:

"Doctor, please save my dad. Please save him immediately. I won't blame you no matter if his condition gets worse later."

Since Chen Ruogu had come across this, she would not stand idly by. She shouted to Chi Zhengzheng, "Go get me some water to wash my hands first."

Her hands were a little greasy from the hot pot fumes she had just had, and if she didn't wash them clean it would affect the effectiveness of the acupuncture.

However, before Chi Zhengzheng could pour the water, a waiter brought it over swiftly. No store would be willing to risk someone's life. If someone died here, they would lose business.

After washing his hands, Chen Ruogu held the silver needle and steadily inserted it into the grandfather's acupoints such as the Qu point, Zusanli point, Futu point, and Waiguan point.

Even though there were many people watching, she remained calm.

After the needle entered the body, she injected Qi to stimulate the patient's acupuncture points, and then observed the patient's condition. His face gradually regained its color, and the family members were relieved. The uncle's son-in-law couldn't help asking, "Doctor, is acupuncture so powerful?"

Chen Ruogu had already moved her hand away. Consuming this little bit of Qi had no effect on her. She explained softly, "Acupuncture can dredge the meridians and regulate Qi and blood, improve organ damage, and increase blood flow to the brain. It was discovered in time. If it was too late, it wouldn't have had such a good effect."

The old man's wife clasped her hands together, and thanked the gods and Buddhas with great piety. After Chi Zhengzheng took a big mouthful of wide noodles from the bowl, he muttered to He Hui in dissatisfaction:

"She should be grateful to Sister Ruogu. She doesn't thank the real benefactor but thanks those illusory things instead. She really doesn't know what is good for her."

He Hui was naturally unhappy, and he said indifferently:
"It's good that my sister-in-law has a clear conscience. I recorded the whole process with my phone. I hope they won't try to blackmail me later."

Chi Zhengzheng was stunned. After a long while, she said in annoyance:

"Brother Hui, you are really thoughtful. I wanted to take a video for Sister Ruogu, but you didn't even remember to take out your phone to record it at such a critical moment. You really deserve to be beaten!"

Chi Zhengzheng was really upset, He Hui comforted her:

"It happened suddenly, you can't think too much, I can just record it."

Chi Zhengzheng nodded. She silently remembered this lesson. Next time when she was with Sister Ruogu, no matter what happened, she would record it immediately.

The ambulance arrived at the hot pot restaurant half an hour later. Chen Ruogu pulled out the silver needle in time and watched the old man get on the ambulance and walk away before entering the hot pot restaurant.

The old man's family didn't formally thank him until they left. Even Sister Yang complained about it. She was filled with righteous indignation and said:
"My wife has worked so hard for so long and has not even had time to eat, but they don't even say a polite word. They are really heartless."

Chi Zhengzheng quickly agreed, "That's right, that's right. If Sister Ruogu stands by and lets him fend for himself, let's see what they will do."

Chen Ruogu has always treated everything around her with an open-minded and tolerant attitude, and did not care too much about gains and losses. She said calmly:

"It's good that he's fine. The old man didn't undergo a detailed examination, so his family must be worried and not caring about the etiquette. I can understand that."

When she said this, the owner of the hot pot restaurant happened to hear it and admired her very much. He walked up to Chen Ruogu and said solemnly:
"Thank you doctor for saving the life. Otherwise, our store would have suffered heavy losses. I'll give you a free meal today as a token of my gratitude."

Chen Ruogu was not the kind of person who would take advantage of small opportunities, so she quickly declined. However, the boss was very persistent and wanted to give them a free meal no matter what.

Chen Ruogu was really not good at arguing with others, so he had to agree.

(End of this chapter)