PFC Chapter 207 Relief from Prescription
Chapter 207 Relief from Prescription
While Li Xiangyang was talking to Wang Ergou, Li Xiaoyun had already found Ma Hongxia.
Ma Hongxia sat on the kang (a heated brick bed), her face showing a mixture of shyness and worry.
"Xiaoyun, do you think my decision is right?" Ma Hongxia asked, holding Li Xiaoyun's hand. "I wonder what my dad will say if he finds out I don't want to go back to the city."
Li Xiaoyun held Ma Hongxia's hand and said gently, "This is a major life event for you, and you should decide for yourself. But since you've made the decision, you need to think carefully about how to tell your uncle."
"That's what I think too. Actually, my dad never really cared about me growing up. There were many children in the family, and I was the eldest. I not only had to take care of my younger siblings, but I also had to help with chores..."
Li Xiaoyun listened quietly. She knew that Ma Hongxia's family was not well-off, and her father was heavily in debt.
"After coming to this rural area, I actually feel more relaxed," Ma Hongxia continued. "Although farm work is hard, at least I don't have to worry about the family's debts. Now that I have Er Gou..."
Speaking of Wang Ergou, Ma Hongxia's eyes lit up: "Although he's a bit of a scoundrel, he's honest at heart. You know, after he learned hunting from Li Xiangyang, he completely changed."
“Yes,” Li Xiaoyun said with a smile, “even the production team leader praised him for being reliable and hardworking.”
Just then, footsteps came from outside.
Wang Ergou led Li Xiangyang in.
“Hongxia,” Wang Ergou said, rubbing his hands together nervously, “I just discussed it with Brother Xiangyang, and we think it would be more formal to propose in person…”
Ma Hongxia lowered her head, her cheeks flushed.
Li Xiangyang glanced at Li Xiaoyun, then at the young couple, and said, "Let's travel together then, so we can look out for each other. I haven't visited Xiaoyun's family yet."
“Yes, yes, let’s go together by train. I’ve brought enough money, and with Xiangyang going with me, we won’t get lost.” Wang Ergou nodded repeatedly.
Ma Hongxia looked up, tears welling in her eyes: "Ergou..."
Seeing this, Li Xiaoyun gently tugged at Li Xiangyang's sleeve.
Li Xiangyang understood and said, "Then you two talk first, Xiaoyun and I have something to do."
Stepping out of the house, Li Xiaoyun smiled and said, "It seems this matter is settled."
"Yes," Li Xiangyang nodded, "Although Er Gou used to be unreliable, the fact that he's considering so much for Ma Hongxia shows that he's truly sincere."
"By the way, Xiaoyun," Li Xiangyang asked somewhat nervously, "this is my first formal visit to your home. Although your parents have agreed to our relationship, will the rest of your family have any objections?"
Li Xiaoyun understood his thoughts and smiled, saying, "What, are you worried about getting along with the relatives?"
Li Xiangyang honestly admitted, "A little. My family is from the countryside, after all, and I'm just afraid..."
“Fool,” Li Xiaoyun interrupted him, “My family is very easy to get along with. Haven’t you met my parents? Of course, if anyone would disagree with us, it’s probably only my uncle. He’s stubborn, old-fashioned, and insists on marriage between people of equal social standing. Of course, his own children haven’t met his expectations, so he can’t control me…”
"My second uncle is quite open-minded, it's just that my second aunt is a busybody. But don't worry, she just nags; she's actually a very kind person."
……
"I see..." Li Xiangyang said thoughtfully.
"Oh, right, I also have a cousin who works at the county hospital. She's three years older than me," Li Xiaoyun added. "She's so sweet; she even said she'd make me new clothes for our wedding."
As Li Xiangyang listened to Li Xiaoyun describe her family situation, he gradually felt at ease.
It seems that apart from the eldest uncle, who might be a bit difficult to deal with, everyone else should be easy to talk to.
Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun walked slowly along the path by the village, the spring breeze caressing their faces with a touch of warmth.
“Xiaoyun,” Li Xiangyang stopped, “I’m thinking of a way to manage the livestock. If we could feed them three days’ worth at a time, it would free up some time.”
Li Xiaoyun nodded: "You're worried about delaying our trip into the mountains, right?"
“Yes,” Li Xiangyang sighed, “the grass on the mountain is growing taller every day. If it grows taller than a person, it will be difficult to go into the mountains to hunt larger prey. But the production team doesn’t support idle people. If Er Gou and I don’t watch the livestock, we’ll have to go to work in the fields.”
"So what do you plan to do?"
“I’d like to ask Dr. Qian,” Li Xiangyang said. “He’s very knowledgeable and experienced; he might have some good ideas.”
As they talked, they arrived at Doctor Qian's house.
It was already late, but the old doctor was still drying herbs in the courtyard.
"Dr. Qian," Li Xiangyang greeted him, "I have something I'd like to ask you."
Doctor Qian put down the herbs he was holding, looked up at the two of them, and asked, "Oh? What is it?"
Li Xiangyang shared his thoughts.
After listening, Dr. Qian stroked his beard and pondered for a moment: "It's not that there's no way. What are you feeding them now?"
"Hay and soybean cake."
"Hmm, that's quite generous," Doctor Qian nodded. "Since you want to separate the animals, and you've provided enough fodder and water, I'll prescribe a digestive aid. After all, they've already overeaten once; they should learn their lesson. But think it over carefully. With this prescription, they'll eat a lot and poop quickly, so they can't go hungry."
Upon hearing Dr. Qian's words, Li Xiangyang's eyes immediately lit up: "Really? That's wonderful! Don't worry, sir, as long as he can stay away from home, eating a lot is fine, and spending a little money is nothing."
Dr. Qian smiled: "Alright, then I'll write down the prescription for you."
Li Xiaoyun listened to the two talking from the side, secretly happy for Li Xiangyang.
She knew that with this prescription, Li Xiangyang could go into the mountains with Wang Ergou.
Doctor Qian put down his pen, handed the written prescription to Li Xiangyang, and then took out some medicinal herbs from the cabinet, prepared them, and handed them over: "This is what I prepared; it's enough for three days. Try it first, and if it's not enough, come and get more."
After handing the money for the medicine to Doctor Qian, Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun headed straight for the livestock shed. They ran into Wang Ergou on the way.
"Er Gou," Li Xiangyang told him the good news, "Dr. Qian prescribed a medicine, saying that as long as the animals take the medicine as directed and are given enough fodder and water, they will be able to live without human intervention."
Wang Ergou was delighted upon hearing this: "Shall we go give it a try?"
Upon arriving at the livestock shed, the three of them followed Dr. Qian's instructions, mixed the medicine into the water, and immediately provided the livestock with ample fodder.
This time, although the livestock still ate voraciously, they didn't overeat like they did last time.
Instead, they ate intermittently.
"It really works!" Wang Ergou said with delight. "They're eating much more steadily now."
Li Xiangyang observed carefully for a while and then felt confident: "Okay, let's prepare plenty of fodder and water, enough for them to eat for three days. We'll keep watch tonight and see how things go. If there are no problems, we can go into the mountains tomorrow."
“Okay,” Wang Ergou nodded, “then I’ll go prepare the fodder.”
"Okay, then I won't stand on ceremony with you. Keep this handy; I'll take Xiaoyun home and be back in a bit."
Li Xiaoyun smiled and said, "No need, you guys go ahead with your work, I can go back by myself."