Chapter 671: Chapter 624: We Are Family (1)

Li Yuzhu once again paid careful attention to every detail of the house and noticed that it was clean everywhere, indicating that the servants were taking good care of it.

The servants dared not be lazy, probably because Ling Yuezi was paying close attention to the patient.

Li Xingsheng walked to the recliner, bowed to the Big Master, and said, “Godfather, your son-in-law has brought a doctor to see you. She is my sister and has cured many people with severe illnesses. You can rest assured.”

He pointed to Li Yuzhu and Mu Yuanxiu to introduce them.

He then spoke about Li Yuzhu’s medical skills.

The Big Master had been ill for a long time without recovering. The village’s affairs had been messed up by the Second Master, leading astray, making him anxious, yet helpless.

He was the Big Master, and even though he was bedridden, he still maintained his pride.

When he saw Ling Yuezi and Li Xingsheng, he always wore a kind smile and never showed impatience with his subordinates.

But now, when he saw Li Yuzhu, there was a look of yearning and urgency in his eyes.

This was a normal psychological reaction from a patient.

Li Yuzhu went over, checked his pulse, and then used a space device to examine his brain vessels.

A middle-aged stroke was a very common condition, but unfortunately, it had been delayed for a bit too long, making the treatment slow.

If not for the good care, many stroke patients in his condition would have died within a few days to at most a few months of being bedridden.

There aren’t many examples of people bedridden for two years still being alive.

Due to being bedridden for such a long time and not moving, some of his muscles had already atrophied.

Whether he could be completely cured was still uncertain.

A stroke could be treated with acupuncture and surgery simultaneously. Additionally, post-treatment rehabilitation training was also needed.

This was a very important part.

The rehabilitation process relied entirely on the patient’s own willpower and level of cooperation.

Li Yuzhu shared the examination results with Ling Yuezi while in front of the patient.

Because after treatment, a large amount of rehabilitation training was required, needing the patient’s full cooperation.

A person who goes from being healthy to unable to move often suffers from severe depression.

During rehabilitation training, they must endure external ridicule, but most people cannot take this blow and give up on rehabilitation, preferring to become bedridden and escape the mocking eyes of the world by ending their lives early rather than endure while mocked.

Being timid and cowardly makes recovery very difficult.

This Big Master was once a figure who commanded the winds and rains in the village; to make him learn various life skills like a baby, he would need immense mental resilience.

She had to speak out in advance.

“Ah ah…” The Big Master looked at Li Yuzhu, his eyes resolute.

Ling Yuezi understood his look and his language, and she said, “Li San Niang, you can go ahead and treat; my godfather says he believes in your ability and will cooperate with your training.”

Li Yuzhu glanced at the Big Master, nodded, and said, “Okay.”

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After examining the Big Master’s body, Li Yuzhu called over the caring maid and guard to move the Big Master to a flat cool couch.

She took out silver needles and began acupuncture.

Additionally, she took out a medicine bottle for intravenous injection for the Big Master.

Her medicine bottle was peculiar, something no one in the village had ever seen.

A guard serving closely was surprised, saying, “Li San Niang, what medicine is that? Why does it look like water?”

Ling Yuezi also curiously looked at Li Yuzhu.

Li Xingsheng and Mu Yuanxiu were used to it, their expressions calm.

“This is a special medicine I made. Injected according to acupuncture points, it works faster than oral medicine.” Li Yuzhu said.

Anyway, her syringe and medicines were taken from space; even if others learned, they wouldn’t be able to find the medicine.

The people in the village were simply curious asking; they knew many skilled doctors had unique treatments.

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By combining minimally invasive surgery, acupuncture, and medication, the next day, the Big Master’s mouth’s drooping improved some and he no longer drooled.

Though the Big Master was still bedridden and couldn’t speak, the treatment was more effective than what previous doctors achieved, making Ling Yuezi very happy.

The people around the Big Master were also delighted.

They no longer needed to constantly hold a handkerchief for the Big Master.

The Big Master also realized his changes, a smile lingering in his eyes.

Ling Yuezi held a mirror for the Big Master, “Look, godfather, Mr. Li’s sister is amazing at medicine; she treated you for half a day, and today you aren’t drooling anymore.”

The Big Master looked at himself in the mirror and happily said, “Oh oh” twice.

When stroke patients show even a slight improvement, praises are crucial in the treatment process. Li Yuzhu didn’t hesitate to praise, smiling as she said, “That’s because the Big Master cooperated well and has strong bones. Others wouldn’t have improved this quickly.”

People who’ve led want to feel superior to others at all times, even in treatment.

Li Yuzhu’s compliment made the Big Master even more delighted, looking at her with a smiling “oh oh oh.”

“Alright, everyone, please don’t bother me. The treatment time is now.” Li Yuzhu cheerfully said.

She placed a row of silver needles on the table, rolled up her sleeves, and gestured to Ling Yuezi and the others to keep quiet.

Everyone cooperatively quieted down, watching from the side.

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Li Yuzhu and Mu Yuanxiu stayed in the village.

Every morning, Li Yuzhu would come to give the Big Master acupuncture treatment.

Mu Yuanxiu was unable to help Li Yuzhu, so he and Li Xingsheng went with Lou Chengye to see the people’s training in the village.

Ling Yuezi stayed with Li Yuzhu to treat the Big Master.

The effects of acupuncture treatment were slow, unable to make the stroke patient recover immediately, but there were small improvements every day.

Three days later, the Big Master’s face was no longer drooping, and he could say more words.

For example, “want, eat, good, no, fast, slow…”

This made the Big Master very happy again.

Being able to say a few words allowed him to express his thoughts.

Before, when a servant asked if he wanted to sleep, he could only make sounds like “ah ah, oh oh” and express agreement or disagreement with his eyes.

Now he could say “good, no,” articulating his inner thoughts clearly.

Being able to speak also made those caring for him very happy, because they no longer had to play guessing games with the Big Master’s thoughts.

If they guessed right, it was fine; if wrong, the Big Master would get angry, and Miss Ling would punish them.

After two more days, the Big Master made more progress. He could gently turn his head and eat porridge and soft foods; before, he could only drink soup.

Half a month later, the Big Master could sit up, turn his head completely, stutter sentences, and move a few fingers.

Ling Yuezi came daily to report the village’s situation to him and discuss matters.

No longer would he express thoughts with just eye contact; with different opinions, he could speak sentences.

His change made Ling Yuezi very happy.

Though they didn’t mention consultation fees when inviting Li Yuzhu, Ling Yuezi took the initiative to provide them.

Li Yuzhu looked at a large brocade box, surprised, “Second sister-in-law, you needn’t be so formal; we’re family.”

Ling Yuezi coughed softly, “No, you should accept it.”

Li Yuzhu pursed her lips, smiled, and opened the brocade box.

The contents inside surprised her greatly, widening her eyes.

Inside the box was a whole box full of golden pearls.

She estimated there were about a hundred pearls.

Pink and white pearls were common on the market, but peanut-sized golden pearls were rare.

And she was given a whole box of them.

“Second sister-in-law, you’re too kind, no need to give me so many.” Li Yuzhu didn’t want to accept them and tried to return them.

Ling Yuezi blocked her hand from returning them and smiled slightly, “I like when you call me Miss Ling.”

“Why? You and my second brother have already married.” Li Yuzhu pretended not to know the backstory and asked Ling Yuezi.

This young woman obviously had feelings for Li Xingsheng. Since they were married, why not turn the pretense into reality?

Sorrow flashed in Ling Yuezi’s eyes but quickly disappeared. She shook her head with a smile, “Your second brother will explain it to you. In any case, you should call me Miss Ling, and these golden beads are your consultation fees as well as my gratitude gift.”

She insisted Li Yuzhu accept them, so Li Yuzhu had no choice but to do so.

Receiving such valuable gifts, Li Yuzhu felt it wouldn’t be polite to leave early, deciding to stay until the Big Master could move freely before departing.

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Li Yuzhu was busy with treatment, and Mu Yuanxiu, who accompanied her, was also not idle.

Every day, he followed Li Xingsheng and Lou Chengye to watch the people’s training in the village and also offered some ideas about the drills.

“These people, accustomed to easy money and leisurely lives, may outwardly agree to follow government orders but resent them internally. Even if trained well, when a real battle against the Southern Yue comes, they might still desert.”

Li Xingsheng had considered these issues long ago.

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