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Auntie Lu drove the oxcart to Ning Yu's home. There weren't many residents here, and they were all separated by a long distance. The walls of the courtyard weren't high, and one could see the houses inside. They were rather old, but the courtyard was very clean, with three main rooms, one on the left and one on the right.

This was Ning Yu's home.

Zhan Xiaolou jumped down from the carriage and then turned to help Ning Yu. Ning Yu was stunned for a moment before she clenched her fists and looked away.

Naturally, Zhan Xiaolou knew what he was worried about and so he retracted his hand. He said something about being careful and then stood to the side.

Ning Yu grabbed onto the edge of the carriage and jumped off as well. She thanked Zhan Xiaolou before she heard someone call out his name from the inside. Following that, a violent coughing sound could be heard. It was his mother.

"Xiao Yu? Did you come back? "Cough, cough, cough …"

Ning Yu sighed. "Mom, it's me." Then he turned to Lou Zigui and Auntie Lu and said, "I'll go heat up some hot water first. You can all go in and rest. I … The house is too simple, I hope you don't take offense to it. "

Zhan Xiaolou shook his head and replied, "It's quite alright. Don't be in such a hurry to boil water for now! "First get some water, then I'll wash my hands. Then, let's take a look at Aunt Ning's condition first, shall we?" The patient was the first. She wanted to determine the illness as soon as possible.

"Right, we aren't thirsty either. Let Little Lou see your mother first." Auntie Lu also wanted to settle the matter here as soon as possible, so she went to see Lu Yi.

Ning Yu hurriedly nodded. "Okay!" I'll go right now! " After speaking, he quickly found a wooden basin and filled it with water. Zhan Xiaolou washed his hands and wiped them with a cloth before following Ning Yu to the east room.

As soon as she entered the room, she could smell a strong medicinal smell along with a damp smell. She hurriedly said, "Remember to open the windows during the day to let the patients know that the ventilation is good. Moreover, the weather is mild now. The patients won't get cold."

Ning Yu hurriedly nodded. "I'll remember that!" My mother is inside, sorry to trouble you. "

Auntie Lu did not like the smell of the medicine and frowned. She told Zhan Xiaolou in a low voice that she was waiting outside, so she covered her nose and went out into the yard.

Zhan Xiaolou entered the room. There was a wooden bed against the wall. A person was lying on it with a patched blanket covering his body. He couldn't stop coughing. His face was yellow and skinny, and he looked haggard.

Ning Yu hurriedly walked over to the bed and whispered, "Mother! Are you feeling better? I've got a doctor for you. "

The drowsy person on the bed opened his eyes and said, "Xiao Yu! Where did you go? I haven't seen you for a day, and now you're cutting firewood in the mountains? Are you tired? " As he spoke, he couldn't stop himself from coughing.

"Give her some water now, and don't let her speak again!" Lou Zigui hurriedly instructed Ning Yu.

"Good, good, good." Ning Yu quickly poured a cup of water and helped his mother up, feeding her mouthful after mouthful.

He opened his mouth and said, "Mother! This is Miss Zhan! She's a doctor. She's here to see you. "

Mother Ning opened her eyes and saw Zhan Xiaolou who was nearby. She opened her mouth, "Doctor Zhan? Sorry for the trouble … I can't recover from my illness, so I'll have to trouble you to come over again. " Mother Ning struggled to open her mouth.

Zhan Xiaoluo hurriedly took two steps forward. "Auntie, there's no need to be courteous. I just happened to meet Ning Yu and said that you were sick. I came to take a look as well. If you're not feeling well, don't say anything."

Mother Ning nodded and thought of something else as she apologized, "Thank you! But the family is poor, and we can't afford the medical fee. "

Zhan Xiaolou shook his head. "Auntie, you don't have to worry. Everyone has their own problems. My medical skills are shallow, so I don't know if I can help you. Can I take a pulse first?"