bayedsolid Chapter 21 Winning the Trust of the Investor with All One's Might
Chapter 21 Winning the Trust of the Investor with All One's Might
The noblewoman's beautiful eyes were brimming with tears. She hurried over, picked up the child, and held him close to her neck.
"Madam, you can play with the young master for a while, and then let the wet nurse take her medicine and breastfeed. After breastfeeding, you must not disturb the young master."
You can chat with the young master for a while, and when he wants to go to sleep, just let him go to bed immediately.
"The young master will still have some residual fever when he gets up tomorrow morning. Please call me to check on him before he gets up."
"Okay, okay, okay, I'll do whatever the doctor says."
Seeing that the young master was in good spirits, the lady played with her son for a while.
Basically, it was as Shen Huai said: the child drank the medicine milk, played for a while, and then fell asleep.
Before we knew it, the night had deepened.
The lady indeed ate bird's nest mixed with milk before bed.
Because milk was added, one bowl of bird's nest became two bowls, so the noblewoman asked Shen Huai to have one as well.
Shen Huai thought back to himself. He had eaten a lot of ordinary bird's nest before, but he had only seen blood bird's nest on TV and had never eaten it before!
Shen Huai: I'm so happy, this trip was a great success!
After washing up, Xiangzhu, who was by the noblewoman's side, came to invite Shen Huai again, but Shen Huai went without asking.
The noblewoman was worried and wanted Shen Huai to sleep in the same room as the child so that the maids on night duty could easily find her if anything happened.
Shen Huai thought about it and agreed. Shen Huai slept in another side room.
Knowing that the child would be fine after drinking the medicine-infused milk, I thought I could sleep peacefully until dawn.
I never expected that sleeping on a soft bed would lead to such a wonderful dream all night long.
After arriving here, I tried many times to see if I could go back, but I failed each time.
He buried his face in the Xiaoniu River and held his breath; when Doctor Gao wasn't around, he did this several times using that old cotton quilt.
The past seems to be slowly fading from my memory; it's been a long time since I've thought about trying to see if I can go back...
The only things I can clearly remember are the faces of my relatives.
As soon as the sky began to lighten, the night watchwoman came to call Shen Huai, who was feeling feverish.
Shen Huai then instructed him to do the same as during the day: tie two pieces of ginger to his pulse, and drape a warm towel over his head, making sure to change it when it got cold.
After making the arrangements, I went to catch up on my sleep.
Shen Huaichen woke up and got up to check on the child; the fever had subsided.
The maidservant then went to report to the noblewoman, and soon the noblewoman, who had finished dressing up, came to take a look. The noblewoman looked quite energetic.
Seeing that the child looked much better, the noblewoman entrusted Shen Huai to have the maid take good care of him, and then left surrounded by the maids.
Shen Huai then asked the kitchen for milk, eggs, and a small basket of crystal shrimp dumplings. When you work at a good company, you have to add 98 yuan to your salary!
When Shen Huai finished eating and went to check on the child, the child had just woken up. Shen Huai had the maid feed the child a bowl of water, and then fed the child breakfast a quarter of an hour later. Perhaps because the child was in better spirits, the child ate a bowl of porridge and a whole egg yolk.
After eating, he was clearly more energetic. Shen Huai went to play with him, and the child's sweet, childlike voice made Shen Huai feel the honor and sense of mission of this profession once again.
After a while, a maid who hadn't been seen yesterday came in and led the child in reciting the Three Character Classic.
This person was born into Rome, yet worked harder than a mule or horse after birth!
But the child isn't well yet, and repeating this is too tiring, so Shen Huai spoke up to stop him:
"Excuse me, could you please find some travelogues or stories for the young master to read aloud?"
The young master's energy is currently limited, and studying the Three Character Classic is too taxing on his mind and not good for his health.
"Little doctor, Sister Xianglan can only recite the Three Character Classic and doesn't know how to read. She didn't know that this would be so tiring. I asked her to come and keep the young master company for some time."
"Then I'll trouble you to take me to where the books are kept, sister. I'll find one to read to your young master."
"The young doctor can actually read! That's wonderful! I'll take you there."
There was a small study in the child's yard, with a fairly complete selection of books. Shen Huai chose a book of folk tales and read it aloud with great expression, making the child dance with delight.
At noon, he had lunch with the noblewoman again. Shen Huai asked that the child's eggs be replaced with shrimp, and that the shrimp be chopped up. He also asked that some chopped vegetables, a pinch of salt, and two drops of sesame oil be added to the porridge.
The child ate another bowl, and the noblewoman was overjoyed. She also ate more food and thanked Shen Huai repeatedly.
In the afternoon, the medication process from the first day was repeated. In the evening, the lady took the initiative to invite Shen Huai to stroll through the garden, but the place they visited was completely different from the first day!
It's so inhumane!
Shen Huai still went to work the night shift that night.
On the third day, Shen Huaichen got up to check on the child, who was sleeping soundly. In the morning, Shen Huaichen ordered milk, fried eggs, and crystal shumai.
So happy, another day of filling up with 98-octane gasoline!
I read stories to the child all morning, and when the little one started calling me "sister" in his baby voice, he was very supportive. Knowing that his mother was also supporting him financially, I told the stories even more vividly.
At noon, the shrimp for the child was replaced with fish paste, everything else remained the same, and the child ate a bowl and a half, which made the maids very excited.
Shen Huai thought of a classic line:
Good heavens! It's been so long since I've seen the young master laugh (eat) like this!
The next day, after the child ate another bowl and a half of shrimp porridge at noon, Shen Huai took the child's pulse and told the noblewoman:
"The young master is all better now. If you're still worried, just give him three spoonfuls of medicine this afternoon."
Continue this diet for another day. If the child wants to eat milk, let him eat; if he wants to eat rice, let him eat rice. The meat in the porridge should be varied frequently, just chopped up.
The main reason is that the young master is somewhat weak from birth. As his appetite gradually increases and he becomes stronger and starts walking a few months later, we will gradually transition his diet to be similar to that of an adult, but still with a little salt.
I've been spending time with the young master recently, and he's very intelligent and quick-witted. Please forgive my presumption.
Later, the lady can consult a renowned doctor, and then proceed with the treatment according to the young master's condition.
Madam, please rest assured, the young master will grow healthier and healthier!
"I would also like to trouble you, Madam, to have someone escort me back to Jishetang."
"My son has recovered in just a few days. The young doctor deserves all the credit. I still don't know the doctor's name?"
"Liang Wuya, the fifth daughter born to the Liang family."
"Little doctor, you're so clever for your age, and your words are so amusing!"
I've been enjoying my meals and sleeping better lately, and I feel like all the bird's nest I used to consume has been wasted.
I've been feeling more energetic every morning these past few days, and I have to thank you for that!
“Your family is a prominent and wealthy household. Not only do you pay me very generously, but you also treat me very well on a daily basis.”
In just a few days, I feel like I've gained weight in succulents!
Therefore, I have said a few extra words on occasion; please do not take offense, Madam.
"You child, you're so young, yet you can say such things."
"Madam, I am just a poor man's child, and I have to take on the responsibility of managing the household at a young age."
There are many children like me in this world. They may have different ways of making a living, but they're all pretty much the same.
"You're too modest, young doctor. I really hate to see you go."
"Please rest assured, Madam. The young master caught a cold and was frightened, and he was already weak to begin with."
However, most doctors are men, and they are much more skilled at treating illnesses than I am.
However, when it comes to women and children, the approach is to treat the symptoms directly, forgetting to consider the different constitutions of each individual.
You only came to me; any other doctor could have cured you, so please don't worry.
If you still think I'm good to you in the future, please offer me generous compensation; I will definitely do my best to accept!
"Tsk tsk tsk! Your little mouth..."
"Alright, since you've said that, where can I find you in the future?"
"If you go to Jishetang, you can find me by looking for Master Qian. I came to his house for a banquet with my master this time."
I went to Jishetang for a consultation just to earn some money so I could have a good New Year.
"Thanks to you, this year has been great, hehe~"
"I think there's no need for that. I'll just send a carriage to take you back, then I'll know where you live."
"Are you still worried about not finding your clever little devil?"
Shen Huai slapped his forehead:
Yes, I'm confused!
The noblewoman arranged plenty of food for Shen Huai and gave him ten taels of gold. Shen Huai was so excited that his mind went blank.
This is my own money! It's the first time I've ever had gold in my hands since I came into this world!
I even did a mental calculation:
Ten taels make one jin, and one jin is five hundred grams. A gold bracelet weighs fifty grams. I have ten gold bracelets now! I'm so happy!
In addition, a set of winter clothes was made for Shen Huai. It was clearly a high-end custom-made garment from a wealthy family. Shen Huai touched it with admiration, but reason prevailed and he refused.
These clothes are unwearable in the pastoral village.
If you put them on, you won't even want to sit down, so how can you make house calls?
He still refused, feeling it was a waste to waste such a precious resource, and frankly explained the reason to the noblewoman.
The wealthy woman was used to the way people in her circle interacted, exchanging only a few words and leaving the rest unsaid.
I was suddenly struck by the child's honesty, despite his poverty, and it touched my heart. Thinking about what he had been doing at home these past few days:
He wore ugly, worn-out clothes that even lowly maids wouldn't wear, and he spoke, acted, and ate with an open and honest manner, never showing any sign of restraint.
Even Tang'er got along very well with her and even called her "sister".
The head maids in the mansion dressed no differently from the young ladies of ordinary families, and Tang'er never called them "elder sister".
The noblewoman's heart warmed:
"Why is there never a time when you can wear it?"
Tang'er will be one year old on the fourteenth day of the first lunar month next year. Seeing that I don't need to worry about her much lately, I've started making arrangements. I'm sending you this message first~
I will send a car to pick you up on the tenth day of the first lunar month. Wear this outfit!
Come and stay longer next year so you can help us get proper treatment.
I won't invite any other miracle doctors, I'll just ask you, little guy, and I'll give you a year's worth of consultation fees without having to make any house calls!
Are you willing?