Chapter 7: Bitten by a Snake

Fortunately, there were many people around, so nobody felt bored as everyone was busy working.

At this moment, slogans came from the loudspeaker of the production team, “Unity and diligence, strive to make progress, not afraid of hardship, not afraid of tiredness!”

“Endure hardship now, enjoy later!”

The announcer’s tone in the broadcast was very inspiring, and upon hearing it, the workers hastened their pace.

Although people in this era lived a hard life, they were very simple and contented. Having work to do and food to eat was their greatest wish.

In contrast, in the 21st century, as conditions improved, people’s desires became endless, making it difficult to find happiness.

Zhao Xiulan also quickened her pace, quickly cutting any pig grass she found and then looking for the next patch.

“Quick, someone come! Wu Jinhua’s son was bitten by a snake!”

A panicked voice came from not far away at the foot of the mountain, and upon hearing it, the workers hurried over.

The people in the production team were kind-hearted, and if one family encountered trouble, others would pitch in to help. Upon hearing that someone had been bitten by a snake, they naturally rushed over to see what had happened.

Based on the residual memories of the original host, Wu Jinhua had three daughters before giving birth to a son, so he was very precious. Now that her son had been bitten by a snake, she was naturally worried and anxious.

Zhao Xiulan followed the footsteps of the brigade, hoping she could lend a hand and be of help.

When everyone arrived, Wu Jinhua’s son, Goudan, had already collapsed on the ground, unconscious, with blackened lips indicating that the venom had entered his bloodstream.

Many people were anxious, saying, “What should we do? How did he get bitten by a snake out of nowhere?”

“It seems like the poisoning is severe. Ah, the commune’s health clinic will take at least half an hour to get here, and it’s too late to send him there now!”

“Yeah… I heard that poisoning needs to be treated quickly. If it’s too late, there’s no hope. Half an hour… Goudan might not make it in time!”

Wu Jinhua was already beside herself with fear. Upon hearing someone say this, she became even more frightened, crying out, “Can anyone save my Goudan? He’s my only precious son! He can’t have an accident!”

“Whoever can save Goudan, I’ll be grateful for the rest of my life! Please, save my Goudan…”

The people in the production team felt sorry for Wu Jinhua but were also helpless.

No one was a doctor, so they didn’t know what to do in this situation.

“Maybe we should make a move and try to get him to the health clinic as soon as possible. It’s better than staying here and doing nothing,” someone suggested.

Others agreed, feeling like that was the only option available.

Just as everyone was preparing to pick up Goudan and take him to the commune’s health clinic, Zhao Xiulan stepped forward with a solemn expression and said to the crowd, “It might be too late to send him there. We need to act quickly now, or his life will be in danger.”

After Zhao Xiulan spoke, everyone’s gaze fell on her.

Ignoring the stares, Zhao Xiulan approached Wu Jinhua and said, “Auntie, if you trust me, you can let me try!”

Wu Jinhua was at her wit’s end. Although the person standing before her was a young girl, she still decided to let Zhao Xiulan try. It was better than doing nothing and risking Goudan’s life.

Moreover, Zhao Xiulan sounded like she had a solution.

“Alright, Xiulan, if you have a way, then go ahead and try. If you can save Goudan, I’ll be grateful for the rest of my life. I’ll repay you well in the future!”

(End of Chapter 7)