The master of metaphysics destroyed the world in the book after he traveled through it

Chapter 123 Ruan Zhao starts working in the hospital

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In the afternoon, at the military hospital

"Old Zheng, I heard that you found an apprentice for your pharmacy."

"Yes, he's a relative."

"Connected? That's interesting. Your Chinese medicine store is so quiet that only I would come here. Who would use connections to get people in here?"

"I heard that it was the eldest son of Wu Desheng's family who got him in. He said he had studied Chinese medicine."

"Oh, you mean that kid Wu Rui? I've met him twice. He's more honest than his father. He doesn't look like someone who would use backdoors, does he?"

As Gong Zhixian was speaking, he fired a cannon and destroyed Zheng Huichun's elephant.

"Hey! Wait, I made a mistake this time." Seeing that he was about to lose, Zheng Huichun quickly withdrew the chess piece.

Gong Zhixian rushed to stop him. "Zheng Huichun, you're at it again. Don't regret your moves, understand?"

"don't know!"

Two gray-haired old men were arguing over a chess piece and didn't notice the two people walking in from outside.

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"Mr. Gong, Master Zheng." Director Xing of the outpatient department called out to the two of them, and Gong Zhixian and Zheng Huichun stopped.

"Master Zheng, I've brought someone to you." Director Xing turned sideways and gestured to Ruan Zhao.

Ruan Zhao hurried forward, trying to appear calm and composed. "Hello, Senior. My name is Ruan Zhao."

Zheng Huichun looked Ruan Zhao over and subconsciously frowned. "Oh, Comrade Ruan, how old are you this year?"

Ruan Zhao replied, "Twenty-six."

Zheng Huichun looked surprised for a moment, then continued, "I heard you studied Traditional Chinese Medicine. Who did you learn from, and how much did you learn?"

"I learned from an elder in my hometown. I didn't learn too much, but I know some Chinese medicine and can prescribe some basic prescriptions for illnesses."

Upon hearing that Ruan Zhao could prescribe prescriptions, Zheng Huichun raised his eyebrows. "Okay, then I'll test you. Just...tell me the symptoms of typhoid fever and the prescriptions that treat it."

Ruan Zhao thought for a moment, then replied. "Typhoid fever can be divided into wind-cold and damp-cold. Wind-cold is caused by external wind pathogens invading the lungs, and the main treatment is to nourish the yang and moisten the lungs to expel the wind pathogens. Damp-cold is caused by excessive internal dampness, which, combined with external pathogens, condenses into cold within the body."

Ruan Zhao said this, glancing sideways at Gong Zhixian beside him. "Just like this old commander's condition, this kind of damp cold is more difficult to treat than wind cold."

Zheng Huichun didn't expect Ruan Zhao to actually say it, and he immediately became interested. "Then tell me, how can his illness be treated?"

Ruan Zhao looked at Gong Zhixian again.

As soon as she entered the room, she noticed that there was a hint of death between Gong Zhixian's brows, which was a sign that his life was coming to an end.

This is an old revolutionary, and all his illnesses were brought from the battlefield.

Ruan Zhao bent down slightly and said, "Commander, can I take your pulse?"

Gong Zhixian had a good first impression of Ruan Zhao, so he immediately raised his hand and rolled up his sleeves in response. "Sure. I'm a living patient, perfect to be your model."

Gong Zhixian said, jokingly saying, "Is that the word?"

Director Xing quickly agreed, "Yes, yes, I didn't expect Mr. Gong to be so fashionable!"

While a few people were chatting and laughing, Ruan Zhao had already squatted down and started to feel Gong Zhi's pulse.

As soon as he felt Gong Zhixian's pulse, Ruan Zhao's eyes became heavy.

Gong Zhixian is over seventy years old this year. Because he suffered too many injuries on the battlefield when he was young, he has many sequelae. If it weren't for his good physical fitness, he would probably have died long ago.

After taking Gong Zhixian's pulse, Ruan Zhao asked, "Commander, you probably don't sleep very long at night, do you?"

Gong Zhixian immediately replied, "Yes, people don't sleep when they get older. I only sleep three or four hours a night."

Ruan Zhao asked again, "But you sleep very deeply and sometimes feel quite tired, right?"

"Yes, that's right. I don't know why, but lately, whenever I fall asleep, I feel like I'm floating in mid-air. When I wake up, I don't feel relaxed, but rather exhausted."

Ruan Zhao nodded, then stood up and said, "Commander, your dampness and cold are not serious. You can control it with some prescriptions that dispel dampness and cold and warm the spleen and stomach.

The most important issue you need to address right now is your sleep problem. You have a problem with your Yang Qi being deficient, with Qi going out and not returning. You need to strengthen your foundation and bring the lost Qi back into your body."

From a metaphysical perspective, this is a symptom of Gong Zhixian's death approaching and his soul and body about to separate.

Gong Zhixian didn't understand Chinese medicine, but Zheng Huichun's eyes lit up after hearing it. "Then tell me, how should he be treated?"

Ruan Zhao thought for a moment and replied, "Senior, all I know are some dead prescriptions from books. If I really want to treat an illness, I need an experienced doctor like you to give me a prescription.

However, I have seen many cases of illness similar to the Chief's back home, and I know of a folk remedy. I wonder if you would be willing to try it?"

As early as when Ruan Zhao told him about his illness, Gong Zhixian had already trusted her a little more, so when he heard Ruan Zhao's story, he immediately asked, "What's the secret recipe? If it really cures people, then I'll give it a try. Anyway, I'm an old man, and I've tried everything."

Zheng Huichun also asked curiously, "Yes, can you tell me what this folk remedy is?"

Seeing that the two of them were not opposed to it, Ruan Zhaocai said, "Just grind the pig's bones into powder, add cinnabar, and make balls. Put them in your ears before going to bed every night. Do this for about ten days."

Both of these things have the effect of warding off evil and calming the nerves. When the time comes, she will use her spiritual power to draw a soul-gathering talisman to stabilize Mr. Gong's soul in his body, and his symptoms will disappear.

At least he won't suffer before the end of his life.

Zheng Huichun had never heard of this folk remedy and was a little hesitant. "I know the effects of cinnabar, but pig bones are used by the people to ward off evil, right?"

Ruan Zhao nodded. "Yes. This is a folk remedy. It's used by the elderly in the village who, like Elder Gong, have trouble sleeping at night. It works very well."

Gong Zhixian was tempted, "I think this method is good, simple, and doesn't require drinking bitter soup.

"Old Zheng, are you going to accept me as your disciple? If not, I'll find someone else to make me a recipe!"

Zheng Huichun got anxious when he heard this. "You wish! Xiao Ruan is my apprentice now. If you want to ask her for the recipe, you have to get my permission."

Upon hearing this, Director Xing quickly pushed Ruan Zhao. "What are you standing there for? Call me Master!"

Ruan Zhao quickly bowed to Zheng Huichun. "Greetings, Master."

Zheng Huichun was so happy, "Oh! Good."

At this point, Ruan Zhao officially became a member of the military hospital.

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Seeing Ruan Zhao and Director Xing coming out of the Chinese medicine pharmacy, Wu Rui hurried forward and asked, "How is it? Did Master Zheng agree?"

Director Xing smiled and replied, "I agree."

Wu Rui finally breathed a sigh of relief, "That's great."

After saying this, he thought of something and said to Ruan Zhao, "Comrade Ruan Zhao, I wanted to go with you, but Master Zheng doesn't like people who use backdoors. I'm afraid that if I go with you, it will affect you."

Ruan Zhao said indifferently, "Captain Wu, you don't need to explain, I understand."

Seeing that Ruan Zhao really didn't mind, Wu Rui continued, "Then I'll take you to your dormitory."

Director Xing, upon seeing this, quickly said, "Yes, then Captain Wu, please take Comrade Ruan Zhao over. I have something to do in my department."

After Director Xing left, Wu Rui took Ruan Zhao to the backyard of the hospital.

Ruan Zhao took a look and asked curiously, "Aren't the hospital dormitories outside? Why are you in the backyard?"

"Oh, you want a single room, don't you? The dormitories outside are usually shared by several people." Wu Rui explained to her as they walked. "There are a lot of empty rooms in the backyard, and usually there are not many people here, so I asked Director Xing to find one for you."

Ruan Zhao didn't expect Wu Rui to be so efficient. "Captain Wu, I just arrived. Does this comply with regulations? If it embarrasses you, I can stay in the dormitory first."

Wu Rui simply waved his hand, "It's not difficult! It's just a matter of words."

Ruan Zhao couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

If you have connections, things will be easier!

"Well, thank you."

Ruan Zhao followed Wu Rui to where he lived.

I thought it was just one room as Wu Rui said, but I didn’t expect it to be three rooms connected together.

The apartment is located in the northeast corner of the backyard, separated from the other three-story buildings to the west by a flower bed, giving it excellent privacy. There's also a small gate a short distance south of the courtyard wall, allowing for convenient exits without having to go through the hospital.

Wu Rui introduced Ruan Zhao, "This is where the staff used to live. Later, the hospital expanded and no one lived here. I told Director Xing about your situation, and she told me about this place."

Ruan Zhao liked this place very much, so he sincerely thanked Wu Rui again. "Captain Wu, thank you very much. If it weren't for your help, I would have to work very hard and might not be able to work in the hospital, let alone find such a suitable place to live.

When I'm done cleaning up, I'll treat you to a meal."

Wu Rui scratched the back of his head shyly, "Okay."