The daily life of a space tycoon raising children, doting on his husband, and farming.

Chapter 202 Inquire
A small, round head bobbed up, a fleeting glint of wonder in its eyes.

A short while later, a series of "meows" were heard, and a chubby orange cat led a group of cats to jump down from the surrounding rooftops.

Soft fur brushed against Shang Wan's legs, the cats' tails swayed gently, and their meows were affectionate and sticky.

Yuanyuan stretched out her arm to pet the cat, and the fur tickled her palm, making her giggle.

The cats jumped onto the oxcart and spontaneously found places to curl up. The largest orange cat jumped directly onto the back of the ox and wagged its tail at Yuanyuan.

With a large army of cats guarding the oxcart, Shang Wan left with peace of mind.

Yuan Yuan perched on her shoulder and waved her little hand at the cats, as if to say that they would play together again later.

Shang Wan didn't rush to the pharmacy on the next street. Instead, she carried Yuan Yuan and strolled around, visiting various shops and hearing a lot of news from the shopkeepers and clerks.

As soon as I stepped into the pharmacy, the clerk immediately came to greet me, "What medicine would you like to buy, sir?"

Shang Wan looked around but couldn't see the young doctor in the ward.

She asked, "Is the doctor not here?"

"Yes, the owner is giving the patient acupuncture behind the curtain. He'll be out in a bit." The waiter pointed to a small space enclosed by a light blue curtain in the corner.

Shang Wan looked in the direction he was pointing, slightly surprised.

That young doctor is actually the owner of this pharmacy; you really wouldn't guess.

The waiter examined Shang Wan's complexion but couldn't discern anything amiss. However, remembering that Shang Wan had gone to see a doctor as soon as she entered, he asked, "Is the guest feeling unwell?"

Shang Wan: "It wasn't me, it was my daughter."

The waiter looked down at the little girl in her arms. Her face was rosy and she was full of energy. She didn't look like a sick child at all.
Seeing the strange uncle staring at her, Yuanyuan waved her little hand in a friendly greeting.

The man was amused by her and thought to himself that this child was not only adorable but also not shy.

He couldn't figure out what was wrong with Yuanyuan, and Shang Wan couldn't explain it either. The waiter had no choice but to have the two of them sit aside and wait for the doctor to come out.

Since Shang Wan had nothing better to do, she said to the waiter, "Weigh out two ounces of forsythia for me."

The shop assistant agreed and went to the medicine cabinet to get the medicine. Shang Wan followed him.

The pear wood medicine cabinet is against the wall, stretching from the floor to the ceiling, and at a glance, it has at least a hundred drawers.

These drawers weren't labeled like the pharmacies of my previous life, but the clerk found the herbs Shang Wan needed with a single reach, clearly knowing which drawer contained which herbs.

Shang Wan felt that she shouldn't have done it like this when she ordered the medicine cabinet. She should at least have put a label on the outside so that it would be clear what kind of medicine was inside.

While the shop assistant was getting the medicine, Shang Wan asked about the prices of several medicinal herbs. They were similar to those at the two pharmacies where she usually bought herbs, and some were even cheaper. She wondered if the quality of the herbs was poor.

In front of the medicine cabinet, there were many medicine packets hanging with thin hemp ropes. The shop assistant said they were for repelling mosquitoes and insects, as well as some pre-packaged common medicines, such as those for stomachaches, sore throats, and toothaches.

There are also some herbal bath and foot bath packets, some ground into powder and some unground, depending on the customer's needs.

Tooth powder is also sold; the shop assistant said it's for strengthening teeth and also has a teeth-whitening effect. It's a best-selling product in their pharmacy.

Ointments and powders are also available, mainly for treating sprains and bruises, and are proprietary formulas used by pharmacies.

Shang Wan figured that her family's "secret family recipe" could finally be put to good use.

While weighing the forsythia, the shopkeeper said, "It's been hot lately, and many customers have come to buy forsythia. Although forsythia has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, it is cold in nature and should not be eaten in large quantities, as it may aggravate spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness, especially for women, who should not use too much."

"You also know medicine?"

The shop assistant skillfully wrapped the medicine, a smile on his face. "How would a lowly handyman like me know anything about these things? I just heard it from the boss, picking up bits and pieces from others."

Shang Wan: "..."

Ordinary workers can't use idioms all the time.

The shop assistant handed her the wrapped medicine. "Forty coins, please." Shang Wan counted out some coins from her purse and gave them to him, glancing sideways at the blue curtain. "How much longer?"

"It should be ready soon." The waiter calculated the time in his mind. "Please wait a little longer, sir."

Other people came in to buy medicine, but there was only one shop assistant in the store. The assistant poured Shang Wan a glass of water, gave her a few instructions, and then went to attend to the other customers.

While playing with the child, Shang Wan looked at the entrance. Although the pharmacy was small, there were quite a few people buying medicine.

While she was waiting, three people had already come in, and they all seemed to be regulars.

"Uncle Zhang, when you go back, please don't lift anything heavy. The plaster needs to be applied for three consecutive days and must not get wet."

A clear and pleasant male voice came from the side. The blue curtain was lifted, and a young man in blue clothes helped an old man out.

The old man walked with stiff knees, making him appear somewhat limping.

The young man noticed Shang Wan's gaze, his eyes sweeping over her, his eyes slightly pausing, before he nodded gently.

He quickly went to get several plasters and handed them to the old man, then gave him a few more instructions before helping him across the threshold before returning.

"Boss." The waiter finished serving the guests and came over, pointing to Shang Wan's side to explain the situation.

The young man nodded, washed his hands in the copper basin, and then walked over to Shang Wan, gesturing to the table beside him, "This way, Madam."

Shang Wan followed him to the table and sat down in a chair with her back to the door.

The young man smiled at Yuanyuan, reached out and took her small hand, and while taking her pulse, asked Shang Wan, "What ailments does your daughter have?"

Shang Wan made up a story, "I didn't sleep well last night, and I heard him cough twice yesterday."

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Perhaps because he had seen many patients, the young man's complexion remained unchanged. He carefully took her pulse, then asked Yuanyuan to open her mouth and examined her tongue coating.

"Doctor, how is my daughter?" Shang Wan acted like an anxious old mother, her eyebrows furrowed, clearly very worried.

The young man looked up at her, his lips parted as if he wanted to say something, but then stopped himself.

Shang Wan: "Just tell me, I can handle it."

The young man said, "...Your daughter is in good health and shows no signs of illness."

Not only is he not sick, but he is also better than most people.

Shang Wan glanced at the child in her arms who was clutching a medicine pillow and pounding the table, and asked worriedly, "Then why is she coughing?"

"Perhaps he caught a chill," the young man said. "Infants are weak, so it's normal for them to cough a couple of times after catching a chill."

"Then why can't she sleep well at night?"

"Your daughter has some indigestion, which can affect her sleep."

Shang Wan looked down and met Yuan Yuan's gaze, then pinched her little cheek. "Did you hear that? From now on, you can only drink half a pot of milk at night."

Yuanyuan pouted, looking unhappy.

"Doctor, could you please prescribe some medicine?"

The young man looked serious and suggested, "All medicines have some toxicity. Your daughter's symptoms are mild and she is young. It's just a little indigestion, so she doesn't need to take medicine. Hawthorn is warm in nature. You can boil hawthorn slices in water for your daughter to drink. It would be best to add some sugar. It will stimulate her appetite and aid digestion. The taste is sweet and sour, and children will love it."

Shang Wan nodded in response, "Thank you, doctor."

"It was nothing." The young man glanced at the smiling toddler and returned the smile. "Does Madam have any hawthorns at home?"

"No." Even if there was something, she said no. Shang Wan said to the waiter next to her, "Weigh out another half a catty of hawthorn, and also a box of tooth powder for strengthening teeth."

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