Chapter 168: Chapter 168: When the Bitch Is Unhappy, She Is Happy
Meng Yao carefully instructed Lian Niang on how to provide care, and Lian Niang listened attentively.
"It might take some effort for you to turn him over by yourself, so feel free to ask Chai Hu to help you," Meng Yao said. "In short, it was very serious before, but after stitching, with proper care, apart from leaving a long scar on the abdomen, he can recover."
Upon learning that he would have to stay at the Hundred Herbs Hall for a few days, the man was somewhat resistant, "Wouldn’t it be the same to recuperate at home?"
Before Meng Yao could speak, Lian Niang glared at her husband, "Are you the doctor, or is Doctor Su the doctor? If you’re so capable, why aren’t you a doctor? If any mishap happens at home, can I handle it alone?"
"I was wrong, Lian Niang, I’ll listen to you, however you say it should be, it will be. Don’t be mad, don’t be mad." The man said compliantly, "I was just worried about you getting tired here. At home, the neighbors would help out, and you could take it easier."
"If it hurts, just say so, you don’t need to endure it so hard," Meng Yao said slowly.
The man started sweating slightly on his forehead, yet he still tried hard to smile and talk with Lian Niang.
"Doctor, you’re exaggerating. I’m a grown man, I can tolerate a little pain, can’t I? Besides, didn’t you just say? Taking pain-relief soup affects wound healing," the man said, pretending to be relaxed.
He may have a sharp tongue, but he’s a good man.
"You can skip the soup; acupuncture can also relieve pain," Meng Yao said.
"Alright, Doctor, go ahead," the man said through gritted teeth, "Even though I can endure it, it would be foolish not to use a method that can lessen the pain."
Lian Niang clearly noticed the increasingly fine beads of sweat on her husband’s forehead and saw Meng Yao inserting silver needles into his body, her voice trembled, "Doctor, is this, is this alright?"
"Look at his spirit, does he look like he’s in trouble?" Meng Yao said, "Don’t scare yourself; there’s no need to imagine the worst. As for you, if you feel any discomfort, don’t hold back just because you’re worried about your wife. Otherwise, you’ll end up turning a small issue into a big one, and that would not be worth it."
After a pause, Meng Yao continued, "I’m not exaggerating to scare you."
"Don’t worry, Doctor, I’ll keep a close eye on him," Lian Niang quickly assured.
"Ask your elder brother to get you some clean clothes and prepare some rice and flour. Our clinic doesn’t provide meals, but there’s a kitchen available. Of course, you can go out and buy food if you want," Meng Yao said.
"We’ll cook ourselves," Lian Niang quickly replied.
"Whatever works for you. Chai Hu and the others will help you move him to the backyard shortly. Remember, if there’s any discomfort, come to me immediately," Meng Yao advised.
Lian Niang quickly agreed.
After explaining everything necessary, Meng Yao turned and left.
Lian Niang’s elder brother was currently animatedly telling people who came to see the doctor how Meng Yao saved his brother-in-law’s life.
"You should have seen, such a long gash, blood flowing non-stop. On the way here, I thought for sure he was done for. But guess what? At the Hundred Herbs Hall, that lady doctor managed to save him."
"I couldn’t believe it, no way. I had seen someone’s belly ripped open by a mad bull when I was young, blood just gushing out, and they literally bled dry."
"Yet the lady doctor actually brought him back to life, and he’s awake now."
"Don’t believe it? Go in and see for yourself."
The people were all eager, wanting to see how someone with such a big wound on their belly could still be alive.
Meng Yao frowned and glared at Lian Niang’s brother, "You go in, your sister needs to tell you something."
"Doctor Meng, can we go in and take a look too?" someone asked.
"Once he’s better, you can look as much as you wish. But not now, the patient is weak and needs rest," Meng Yao said indifferently, then turned to Doctor Su, "I will not be seeing patients today. Pay extra attention to the two patients; I need to go out for a while. Chai Hu knows where I’ll be."
After speaking, she walked out of the Hundred Herbs Hall.
She needed to check how things were going at the Qian family.
From a distance, Meng Yao saw Qian Shi, Confucius Wang, Zhao Xiaoshu, and others standing at the entrance of the Qian Mansion.
Another group of people, whom Meng Yao also recognized, included Mrs. Li and the broker Steward Cai.
As she approached, Meng Yao realized that the person wearing the veil was Li Yuanwai.
"Farewell, Cousin Min," Li Yuanwai’s wife said smugly, "Of course, if you don’t want to leave, just apologize to me and I don’t mind letting you borrow the place. After all, we are relatives."
Qian Shi scoffed, "Stop pretending to be kind-hearted. I’ll concede, but I won’t admit defeat. Business has its ups and downs, why are you so overjoyed at my misfortune?"
"Do you think you can still make a comeback in Fengyang Town?" Li Yuanwai’s wife sneered.
"Thanks for the reminder, we have many lands in Zhou Country, so why insist on Fengyang Town?" Qian Shi replied calmly.
"Sister, brother-in-law, Xiaoshu, have you packed everything?" Meng Yao asked loudly, "I’ve already arranged with the Hundred Herbs Hall; you can stay there temporarily."
Meng Yao knew that Li Yuanwai owned a clinic, which was an old establishment in Fengyang Town.
Later, when the Hundred Herbs Hall opened in Fengyang Town, with skilled doctors and affordable consultations and prescriptions, it became increasingly well-known.
Naturally, Li Yuanwai’s clinic business plummeted.
Taking advantage of his connections, Li Yuanwai tried to sabotage the Hundred Herbs Hall.
However, instead of driving the Hundred Herbs Hall away, they countered by accusing his clinic of using moldy herbs to deceive customers.
Afterwards, government officers closed his clinic.
Even seeking help from his cousin was of no use.
He wasn’t the only one with connections.
So Meng Yao deliberately said this.
Sure enough, Li Yuanwai’s wife’s face changed.
"What is your relationship with the Hundred Herbs Hall?" Li Yuanwai’s wife asked.
"What relationship is it, and how is it related to you? Who do you think you are, asking me to answer?" Meng Yao snorted, "Li Yuanwai and his wife are so influential, go find out yourselves."
After speaking, she took the bundle from Qian Shi’s hands, "Sister, let’s go; there’s no point wasting words with people like them."
Li Yuanwai’s wife’s face turned a bit unsightly.
Knowing Qian Shi’s long-standing grudge with her, she knew Qian Shi was secretly pleased now.
Exactly, if the wretch isn’t happy, then she is.
After walking out of the alley where the Qian’s residence was, Qian Shi spoke, "I’ve already booked an inn, let’s settle down there temporarily."
"Do you think the Li Yuanwai couple won’t send someone to watch you?"
"Madam, my father asked me to bring you home; everything is ready at home. My father said everything at home was given by Madam, so it’s all yours now," Qian Yuanxing said.