The Lucky Farmgirl
Chapter 258 - 247 I Can Treat Illnesses

Chapter 258: Chapter 247 I Can Treat Illnesses

It was just after school let out and not yet dinner time when Manbao habitually followed Bai Shanbao to his study to read.

She wasn’t looking at textbooks but took out the Full-Version Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic to continue reading, and also brought out a little notebook to take notes.

So when Bai Erlang, accompanied by servants, came to invite them to dinner, both children instinctively glanced at the sky outside.

Bai Erlang said, "Stop looking; tonight, my family is hosting a welcome banquet for an uncle, so we’re eating early."

Manbao had read about welcome banquets in books, but she had never attended one in reality.

Her eyes shining with curiosity, she asked, "What’s a welcome banquet like?"

Isn’t it just eating?

Bai Erlang tilted his head and thoughtfully said, "There’s wine and dishes, and many other things—anyway, it’s different from an ordinary meal. Are you going to come or not?"

Bai Shanbao asked, "Are my grandmother and mother going?"

"They are. The moms of the house have come to invite them already, and I am responsible for inviting you."

Bai Shanbao immediately said, "Then we’ll go too."

Manbao was already feeling embarrassed, knowing she couldn’t just casually dine at someone else’s house, especially when they had guests over.

So, although she really wanted to join in the bustle, she still shook her head and refused, "Never mind, I won’t go. If I return late, my mom will worry."

Bai Shanbao expressed understanding. His grandmother had also been acting oddly these past two days, not allowing him to wander outside, not even to visit Manbao’s house.

Having packed up her books, Manbao was ready to head home when she ran into Ms.Zheng and Ms.Liu at the door and greeted them politely with a raised hand.

Knowing that Bai’s grandmother had also invited her, Ms.Zheng smiled and said, "Aren’t you coming with us, Manbao? There are lots of delicious things at Erlang’s house."

Manbao was tempted but still shook her head.

Ms.Zheng was about to persuade her further.

Ms.Liu laughed and said, "If she doesn’t want to go, then let her be."

She stepped forward to straighten Manbao’s sling bag and said with a grin, "The kitchen has made some new snacks for you. I had someone pack a box for you to take home. If it tastes good, come again tomorrow, and I’ll have the kitchen make more for you."

Manbao happily agreed.

Ms.Liu then sent Daji to escort Manbao back home.

Since learning that those three people were not targeting the Zhou Family, life for Zhou’s family had returned to its peaceful routine. Ms.Qian wasn’t very strict with Manbao anymore.

However, because the sun was strong and the water deep, she didn’t allow her to always play outside, in order to avoid sunburn and heatstroke.

When she ran home, Datou and the others were playing outside, while Zhou Xi and the rest had gone to Little Bay to water the vegetables.

Aside from Ms.Qian, only Junior Ms.Qian and Zhou Dalang were at home.

Manbao rushed back to her own room to put her things away and then ran to find Zhou Dalang, "Big brother, may I touch your belly to see if it’s okay?"

Zhou Dalang asked, "...Why are you touching my belly?"

"I’ve been reading a little about medicine recently, particularly cases of internal bleeding. I want to check if what the books say is true."

Zhou Dalang broke out in a sweat and asked, "Hold on, where have you been reading these medical books, and how come we don’t know about it?"

"At Shanbao’s house."

"When did you start reading them?"

"The day before yesterday."

Zhou Dalang glared, "You’ve just read medical books for two days and you want to treat me?"

Manbao emphasized, "It’s been three days!"

Zhou Dalang replied, "...But today isn’t over yet."

"Soon, soon," Manbao said, stretching her hand toward his belly.

Zhou Dalang quickly covered his stomach and said, "It’s not my belly that’s hurt, but my side."

"Oh, right." Manbao then moved to examine his side.

Zhou Dalang was terrified and shouted loudly, "Wife, wife, come here quickly!"

"Big brother, just let me check, I’ll only touch and tap a bit."

"You want to tap too?"

"The book says that if there’s water in the stomach, it will make a sound. Blood is similar to water, so it should make a sound too, right?"

Zhou Dalang’s cold sweat was now pouring, and he called out even louder.

In the next room, Ms.Qian called out, "Manbao, stop bothering your big brother and come back here."

Manbao, holding on to Zhou Dalang’s belt but careful not to tug too hard because of his injury, could only look at him pleadingly.

Zhou Dalang stubbornly refused, clutching his clothes tightly, "Manbao, wait until you have studied longer, then you can treat your sisters-in-law."

"At least, at least three to five years, right?" Zhou Dalang had never seen an apprentice from any pharmacy who could graduate in just three to five years; he was actually shortening the time.

Manbao said, "I read really fast, I’ve already finished that section."

Zhou Dalang was even more worried.

When Junior Ms.Qian came in, she saw the two of them grappling with each other, Manbao sitting on the floor trying to hold onto the clothes.

Seeing her, Zhou Dalang’s eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Wife, wife, take Manbao out, she’s been reading medical books for only two and a half days and wants to treat me..."

Junior Ms.Qian looked at Manbao in surprise, "Manbao, you can treat illnesses already?"

Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Manbao said, "I think so, I just wanted to feel big brother’s belly and tap it a bit to see if it makes a sound. Big brother, don’t worry, I’ll be very gentle."

Junior Ms.Qian then looked toward Zhou Dalang, "Since Manbao wants to feel it, just let her. You’re a grown man, you won’t lose a piece of flesh."

Zhou Dalang: ...

"Yes, yes," Manbao’s eyes sparkled, "Big brother, if you’re worried, I can go get the medical book now, and we can try it bit by bit."

"Don’t..." Zhou Dalang felt his wife was unreliable. He thought about seeking his mother.

But Junior Ms.Qian had already turned and left, "I’m going to cook, you play with Manbao. Manbao, be gentle when you tap; don’t cause your big brother to bleed again, he’s just starting to get better."

Manbao assured it was no problem and then reached to peel back her brother’s clothes.

Zhou Dalang had taken medicine for three days, and that very day, Zhou Sanlang and Zhou Silang had pushed him to the market in a handcart to consult a doctor again, confirming he was improving, so he brought back three more prescriptions.

The doctor said three more days of medication should be nearly enough.

Manbao’s gentle hands felt around his belly and waist for quite a while but were unable to discern anything. Finally, she gave up, disappointed.

Zhou Dalang, however, breathed a huge sigh of relief. He knew it, after just two and a half days of reading medical books, what could she possibly find?

Despite this, Manbao still seriously gave Zhou Dalang many pieces of advice, mimicking the doctor’s manner.

Zhou Dalang, regardless of whether it was right, just agreed for now, prompting her to go out and play as soon as she was finished, "Aren’t Datou and the others digging for bird nests at the foot of the mountain? Go find them to play."

As long as she didn’t return home, it was fine.

Manbao didn’t want to play; she wondered why her brother’s condition didn’t match what was written in the book.

And with the sun still so bright outside, she had no desire to be in the sun, so she said, "I want to go back to reading. Big brother, the next time you see the doctor, I’ll go with you. Then I can ask the doctor some questions."

"No need, I’ve already gotten better, no more doctors for me."

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