Chapter 86 The Smoking Thing

One hundred yuan was a significant amount of money at that time, equivalent to several months’ wages for an ordinary worker. After buying the herbs, Jiang Li thanked Dr. Wu and prepared to leave. However, Dr. Wu stopped her.

 “Comrade Jiang, I have a patient I’d like you to see.  Would you be available? He’s a relative of my cousin’s daughter-in-law’s family. He’s been in the hospital for several days, and we’ve tried many treatments without success.

 I know your medical skills are excellent, and I’d like to ask you to help him. It would be a great help to the patient and our hospital. What do you think?” Jiang Li considered that Dr. Wu had just helped her, and now he was asking for her help, so she couldn’t refuse. 

“Alright, Dr. Wu, take me to see him. I’ll see if I can help.” Jiang Li only said she would try, not that she could definitely cure him. But Dr. Wu was already very happy that she was willing to try. Dr. Wu led Jiang Li to the ward.

Several patients were lying in beds, one of whom was a middle-aged man with a dark complexion, his eyes closed, seemingly asleep for a long time.

 A couple, probably in their fifties or sixties, were watching over him. People of this era, due to the harsh living conditions, looked older than their counterparts in later generations; people in their fifties or sixties were often stooped.

 Seeing Dr. Wu, the couple immediately stood up, approached him, and anxiously asked, “Dr. Wu, have you found a new treatment? Is there hope for our Jian she?” The unconscious patient’s name was Wang Jian she.  Hope filled the eyes of Wang’s parents. Dr. Wu pointed to Jiang Li beside him, “This is Comrade Jiang. I asked her to examine Wang Jian she. If she can find the cause, there might be a chance.

 If she’s also helpless, then there’s nothing we can do. Our hospital has run out of better treatment options.” Wang’s parents glanced at Jiang Li. Seeing that Dr. Wu had brought a young girl, so young, could she really cure their son? Wang’s mother was outspoken and, after sizing up Jiang Li, questioned her, “Dr. Wu, she’s just a little girl.

 She probably hasn’t even read many medical books. How could she have any real skills? Is she reliable?” After Wang’s mother’s question, Dr. Wu’s face darkened.

“Don’t you trust Comrade Jiang? Don’t you trust me? Since I brought her here, she must be reliable.” Dr. Wu was worried that Jiang Li might be offended, so after scolding Wang’s mother, he said to Jiang Li with a smile, “Comrade Jiang, don’t be angry. Because you’re young, many people judge by appearances.

They don’t mean any harm. Don’t take it to heart.” Seeing Dr. Wu’s serious and displeased expression, Wang’s mother quickly shut her mouth, not daring to question further. Dr. Wu was right; she could question Jiang Li’s skills, but she couldn’t question Dr. Wu, who was her son’s lifeline. She couldn’t offend him.

  The person Dr. Wu personally brought should have some skills, but the girl was indeed too young, so her doubts were understandable. If it weren’t for Dr. Wu’s sake, Jiang Li would have turned around and left, facing someone who judged her based on appearances and didn’t trust her. But for Dr. Wu’s sake, Jiang Li didn’t bother arguing and went straight to the patient’s bedside, carefully examining Wang Jian she.

 Wang Jian she not only had a dark complexion but also had an unnatural tightness in his facial muscles, clenching his teeth every few minutes, showing pain and a ferocious expression.

 This man was probably having a nightmare. Wang Jian she wasn’t sick; he was trapped in a nightmare and couldn’t wake up. Jiang Li placed her hand on Wang Jian she’s head to see the content and cause of his nightmare.

Soon, Jiang Li entered Wang Jian she’s dream. In his dream, Wang Jian she was being chased by a female ghost. The ghost had disheveled hair and a terrifying face. Blood was coming out of all seven orifices, even Jiang Li, who had seen many evil spirits, found it shocking. After probing Wang Jian she’s dream, Jiang Li withdrew her consciousness.

 Seeing Jiang Li thoughtfully withdraw her hand, Dr. Wu tentatively asked, “Comrade Jiang, how serious is Wang Jian she’s condition? Is there a chance of recovery?” Jiang Li shook her head, “No hope. He has at most three days left.

 Let his family prepare for the funeral.” Hearing that their son had been given a death sentence, Wang’s parents screamed.

They couldn’t calmly accept the news of their son’s death. Wang’s mother thought Jiang Li was cursing her son and immediately started cursing her, “You crow’s mouth, what nonsense are you talking about, cursing my son! I told you, you’re a young girl who doesn’t know anything, yet you’re here to treat my son. It’s ridiculous.

 Dr. Wu, you should have found someone more reliable. Why did you find a charlatan?” Jiang Li scoffed, “Why would I deceive you? What would I gain? Am I that bored? If it weren’t for Dr. Wu, I wouldn’t have treated your son, a villain.” Seeing that Jiang Li not only cursed their son to death but also insulted him, Wang’s parents became even more furious.

 Wang’s mother, a fierce woman, spat and tried to attack Jiang Li, “You little bitch, you talk nonsense, you slander my son! I’ll tear your mouth apart!” Wang’s mother rushed towards Jiang Li. Seeing Wang’s mother about to attack Jiang Li, Dr. Wu was furious.

Jiang Li was someone he invited, if anything happened to her, he would be to blame. Dr. Wu quickly shouted, “Stop, stop it!” But Wang’s mother, blinded by rage, ignored him and lunged at Jiang Li. Seeing Wang’s mother charging at her, Jiang Li didn’t care at all.

 She grabbed Wang’s mother’s wrist, and with a twist, threw her to the ground.