The Lucky Farmgirl has a Pocket Dimension - Chapter 31

Chapter 31: Listening to Grandpa Talk About Medicine

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Zhao Zhitong was a little embarrassed to be praised by her cousins at the same time. “Haha, no, no. I’m not that good. It’s just that I’ve just gotten to know these herbs.”

Zhao Zhitong wasn’t lying. The few plants they showed her happened to be very common in their area.

These days, Zhao Zhitong would go to the wild to look for herbs whenever she was free. Therefore, she happened to have seen these herbs by the roadside. After comparisons with the books and Grandpa Bai’s hints, she knew their names and effects. Then, she memorized them.

But for this to happen to a four-and-a-half-year-old child was enough to surprise people.

At this moment, Sun Kang, who was standing not far away, had such a feeling.

Talent.

He saw the talent to study medicine in his four-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter.

For a moment, his mood became complicated. He was pleasantly surprised, and then it slowly turned into regret and pity.

Family inheritance had always been passed down from man to woman.

Moreover, medicine emphasized on observing, hearing, asking, and translating. A woman would meet all kinds of patients all day long. There would be men among them, and inevitably, there would be contact.

This way, it was inevitable that others would gossip. This was extremely bad for a woman’s reputation. He could not bear to see his beloved granddaughter being pointed at and gossiped about in the future.

However, it was not easy for a talented child to appear in the family.

For a moment, Sun Kang fell into a dilemma.

At this moment, the children’s cries pulled him back to his senses.

“Grandfather, come and take a look. Little cousin is so smart. She knows a lot of herbs.”

His second cousin, Sun Daqing, turned around and saw his grandfather behind him. He jogged over and introduced him as if he was a treasure. He wanted to pull Sun Kang over to watch Zhao Zhitong perform and identify herbs.

Sun Kang calmed himself down and walked to the middle of the children.

When she saw her grandfather, Zhao Zhitong called out sweetly, “Grandpa, you have so many herbs at home. I’ve never seen so many of them before.”

Sun Kang laughed when he heard that. “Grandpa is a doctor. Of course, we have the most herbs.”

Zhao Zhitong looked at her kind-looking grandfather, and her eyes sparkled. “Mother said that a doctor is a white-robed angel who saves the dying and helps the injured. Grandpa, you’re a white-robed angel.”

These words were said by Sun Mei while watching the news at home during the pandemic.

At that time, Zhao Zhitong was only three years old. She didn’t know what a pandemic was or what a doctor was. When she saw her mother cry, she comforted her in a childish voice.

However, Sun Mei’s words at that time were remembered by this little girl. Later on, she gradually understood that being a doctor was a great profession.

Sun Kang and the group of children were confused. They asked, “A white-robed angel? What is this?”

Fortunately, Grandpa Bai from the space realm reminded Zhao Zhitong that she had said something wrong.

She blinked and explained, “That’s… a very pure and kind person.”

Sun Kang laughed heartily at Zhao Zhitong’s sweet little mouth. “Hahaha, you little girl.”

Then, he asked, “Tongtong, how do you recognize these herbs?”

Afraid that Zhao Zhitong would spill the beans, Grandpa Bai hurriedly said, “Girl, just say that you saw them by the roadside and asked your mother.”

Zhao Zhitong felt that lying was not good, but Grandpa Bai had also said that if Grandpa Bai and the space were to be found out by others, she, her mother, and her father would be in danger.

Hence, she followed Grandpa Bai’s instructions.

The Sun family had been practicing medicine for generations. Sun Mei had been influenced since she was young, so it was not strange for her to recognize a few herbs. Sun Kang nodded and did not suspect anything.

At this moment, Zhao Zhitong asked the question that had always been on her mind, “Grandpa, many of the herbs here are used to clear heat and detoxify poison. Tongtong is in a mess. What if I have a fever? Which one should I use?”

Sun Kang thought that he might not be able to pass on his skills to her, but since the child was so smart and eager to learn, he should tell her more.

He moved a chair and sat under the big tree in the courtyard. He took out the tobacco pipe at his waist and slowly said, “Although the main effects of these herbs are to clear heat and detoxify poison, there are small differences. For example, lilac tasselflower and holly.

Although both could clear heat and detoxify, lilac tasselflower also had the effect of anti-inflammation and diuretics. It helps the lung, stomach, and large intestine. Holly also had the effect of reducing swelling and dispelling bruises. It helps the lung, large intestine, and bladder.

“Two medicinal ingredients with the same effect can be used according to different portions, and the effects will also be different. However, some medicinal ingredients can’t be casually combined in case of side effects…”

As soon as Sun Kang talked about his old profession, he couldn’t stop. In addition, Zhao Zhitong listened attentively and pointed out a few questions from time to time, making him go into more depth about himself.

He talked about pharmacology to the classics, then the lethal combination of drugs, and finally the story of him practicing medicine.

At first, Sun Daji, Sun Daqing, and the other kids were still lying on the side, listening with Zhao Zhitong. But not long after, they began to yawn and scratch their ears.

After a while, the boys couldn’t sit still anymore and ran away.

In the end, only the two little cousins were left. They sat at the side with misty eyes, as if they were about to fall asleep.

On the other hand, Zhao Zhitong was sitting on a small wooden stool. She held her little head and stared intently at Sun Kang. She was listening with relish.

By the time Sun Kang reacted, the people who were picking the lotus leaves had returned.

Sun Youcai ran to the backyard to greet them. When he saw this scene, he hesitated for a long time, not daring to interrupt.

At this moment, Sun Youli, who had been waiting in the front yard, ran in. As soon as he entered the backyard, his loud voice exploded.

“Third Brother, I told you to greet people. Why haven’t you come out for so long? Your sister and brother-in-law are leaving.”

“Shh shh shh…” Before Sun Youcai could stop him, his simple-minded second brother had already rushed in shouting.

Sun Kang was halfway through his story when he was interrupted by Sun Youli’s loud voice.

Only then did he come back to his senses and realize that he had unknowingly talked for so long.

Halfway through the story, Zhao Zhitong still hadn’t come out of the story. She tugged at Sun Kang’s sleeve and urged, “Grandpa, what happened next? What happened next?”

Sun Kang couldn’t help but smile. He stood up and rubbed her head. “I’ve already told you a lot today. Let’s stop here. Your mother is calling you. When you come again next time, Grandpa will tell you, okay?”

Although Zhao Zhitong didn’t finish listening to the story, she wanted to know what happened next. However, she didn’t pester him. She looked up and promised her grandfather in a childish voice, “Okay, next time Tongtong comes, Grandpa must tell her the story.”

“Alright, I promise you. Let’s go. Your mother and father are waiting for you.”

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As Sun Mei still had to go back to school to cook for the children, they did not plan to stay for lunch. After picking the lotus leaves, they prepared to go home.

Sun Mei carried Zhao Zhitong onto the handcart. A few children surrounded the handcart. They couldn’t bear for Zhao Zhitong to leave, especially her two little cousins.

Zhao Zhitong didn’t want to leave either, but she wanted to go to school with her mother. She had already made an appointment with Qiao Jiaojiao to teach him how to climb trees after school.