Chapter 208: The Free Clinic
Because she had to make pastries, Wen Yao woke up exceptionally early in the morning. Moreover, Doctor Jin was coming today. With his arrival, Manager Qiu would certainly not be missing, and with Manager Qiu coming, it was estimated that Li Fu would follow right along.
Wen Yao could be considered to have figured it out by now; from this father and son down to their master and servant, all of them were gluttons.
However, since they had helped her such a massive amount, it was only right to make some more delicious food to express her gratitude.
Having seen off the few boys who left for school looking thoroughly miserable and unwilling, Li Yi returned to see Wen Yao already busy in the kitchen, leading Nanny Shi and the two aunts.
After a moment’s thought, Li Yi walked over and simply stood outside the kitchen window watching them keep busy, without disturbing them.
Nanny Shi stole a glance at Li Yi, turning her body slightly to block Wen Yao imperceptibly.
Li Yi blanked for a second, only then realizing that this action of his was somewhat improper. Having stayed at the Wen family for a long time during this period, he had actually forgotten these rules.
Seeing him silently walk away, only then did Nanny Shi shift out of the way again.
Unaware of what had happened, Wen Yao asked, “Nanny, what’s wrong?”
Nanny Shi smiled. “It’s nothing, Miss. What are we making next?”
On the other side, having accompanied the few students into the academy, Wen Jun went straight to the Jishi Hall to pick up Doctor Jin.
Doctor Jin and Hong Hai had already prepared the things needed for today. Seeing him arrive, Doctor Jin had Hong Hai carry the items onto the horse carriage.
“Have you settled it properly with your grandmother?” Doctor Jin asked.
Wen Jun nodded. “It’s settled. We told her it’s a free clinic, and asked her to take the lead.”
Doctor Jin nodded, patting his shoulder to comfort him. “I glanced at it superficially once before; it shouldn’t be anything major. There’s just a slight problem with the liver. Prescribing some medicine to regulate it for a period of time, supplemented by golden needles, will certainly cause no issue.”
Wen Jun gave an “um.” Although he was somewhat worried in his heart, he also trusted his master’s medical skills. If it really didn’t work and even his master couldn’t cure her, then he could only have Wen Yao check if the space could produce some equipment to give the old lady a thorough examination, to see where the problem exactly lay.
The two didn’t wait long before Manager Qiu and Li Fu’s carriage arrived as well. This time, they were even accompanied by several mounted guards, with Xun Feng among them.
“Old Jin, let’s go, let’s go. Hurry up.” Li Fu lifted the carriage curtain and hollered. Truth be told, that kid Xun Feng was truly too much of a scoundrel; every time he came back and described things to him, it really almost hooked a person’s cravings to death.
Doctor Jin clearly understood this person’s temperament. Supported by Wen Jun, he boarded the horse carriage, and the group headed toward Gutong Village.
The village chief had given notice long ago that Doctor Jin would be bringing Wen Jun to hold a free clinic for the villagers today, and he had widely praised and thanked the Wen family. After all, without their Wen Jun, Doctor Jin wouldn’t have come to this small mountain village to hold a free clinic.
Of course, it was merely a free clinic to write prescriptions; they still had to pay out of their own pockets to fetch the medicine. However, the medicinal ingredients at the Jishi Hall were not sold expensively, so even ordinary families could afford the treatment.
At this moment, at the entrance of Gutong Village, a massive crowd of villagers had already gathered, cranes craning their necks in anticipation.
Very soon, someone scouting ahead ran back, shouting loudly, “They’re coming, they’re coming! Two horse carriages are coming!”
The crowd began to stir. Everyone wanted to see clearly, pushing forward one after another, causing the crowd to surge forward by several meters.
Wen Jun and the others’ carriage traveled in front. From afar, they could see the village chief leading the crowd, waiting at the village entrance.
“Everyone is quite enthusiastic,” Doctor Jin remarked.
Wen Jun took a glance; it seemed the old and young of the entire village had come.
Soon, the carriage reached the front of the crowd and had no choice but to stop.
“Village Chief, let everyone clear a path,” Wen Jun jumped down from the carriage and saluted.
The village chief gave an “ai” and hurriedly called for everyone to let the carriage through. Walking at the back, Wen Jun cupped his hands to the villagers. “Folks, today my master and I are holding a free clinic in front of my family’s old residence. Anyone who needs an illness looked at, go over there and line up.”
Following the fall of Wen Jun’s voice, the crowd scattered with a roar, everyone running toward the Wen family’s old residence, deeply afraid that going late would place them at the back of the line.
The village chief smiled awkwardly. “Wen Jun, don’t mind them.”
Wen Jun smiled slightly. “It’s nothing, Uncle Village Chief. Then I will go help my master first.”
“Ai, ai, ai, go, go. I’ll head over with you.” The village chief walked next to Wen Jun with a pleased expression, sizing up this young fellow from time to time.
It had to be said that the Wen family’s genes were truly good. This kid Wen Jun was not only exceptionally handsome but also possessed a refined and elegant aura, looking just like a noble young young master from the city. If Old Lady Wen hadn’t let it be known that her eldest grandson’s marriage wasn’t a matter of urgency, the Wen family’s threshold would probably have been trampled flat by matchmakers by now.
The village chief’s family and his relatives’ families also had girls of suitable age who had inquired with him. But well, recalling Old Lady Wen’s fierce and pungent appearance, the village chief didn’t even need to come ask; he directly turned the people down at home.
Unaware that the village chief was thinking about his lifelong event the entire way, Wen Jun arrived home very quickly. Under Old Man Wen’s direction, Wen Xiuzhu and Wen Xiuqing had already helped set up the tables. Meanwhile, Old Madam Luo stood at the main entrance like a reassuring anchor, one hand resting on her hip and the other holding a massive broom.
“Whoever dares to cut the line or clamor again, don’t blame the broom in my hand for being impolite!” Seeing someone eagerly testing the waters to cut the line, Old Madam Luo roared out instantly.
That voice was truly full of vigor.
Soon, accompanied by Old Man Wen, Doctor Jin walked out and raised his hand. “Everyone, no need to rush. One by one.”
After speaking, he looked at Old Madam Luo, “Old Sister, you come first. Xiao Jun, you check your grandfather.”
“Yes, Master,” Wen Jun responded respectfully and sat behind the table.
Old Man Wen looked enviously at his old woman sitting before Doctor Jin, and could only reluctantly sit before his grandson, not forgetting to shoot a glare at him.
He hadn’t forgotten about this kid turning informant previously.
Filled with helplessness, Wen Jun began checking his grandfather’s health with complete seriousness.
From the moment they began taking pulses, the villagers behind them all fell silent, watching quietly, deeply afraid of being driven out and missing this opportunity to see the doctor.
Very soon, Wen Jun finished his examination, but Doctor Jin’s side was still ongoing. Wen Jun took a glance and called for the next person.
Only then did the line begin to move slowly. It wasn’t until Wen Jun’s side had already finished writing prescriptions for three people that Old Madam Luo asked Doctor Jin in a low voice, “Doctor Jin, am I all right here?”
Doctor Jin glanced at her and withdrew his hand. “All right. Old Sister, go rest.”
“There’s… no major issue with me, right?” Old Madam Luo asked. After all, Doctor Jin had taken a rather long time to examine her.
Doctor Jin smiled and comforted her, “It’s nothing, it’s nothing. The body’s constitution is just somewhat weak. I will prescribe two doses of medicine; eating it for a period of time to regulate things will fix it.”
Hearing him say this, only then did Old Madam Luo breathe a sigh of relief, vacating her seat to let the next person come over.
Doctor Jin finished writing the prescription and handed it to Wen Xiuyi, who was waiting nearby. Wen Xiuyi looked at him worriedly, leaving Doctor Jin no choice but to say in a low voice, “We’ll talk later. It’s fine, rest assured.”
Only then did Wen Xiuyi relax his mind. Carefully tucking the prescription away, he feigned ease and went home to entertain the remaining two guests in the household.
