Traveling through the 1970s: The young wife loves to make trouble

Chapter 309 The old man is doing well

Looking at the injury on Grandpa Tao's leg, Tao Qiuyi tried hard to suppress the anger welling up inside her. She then heard Grandma Chen say that applying medicine when it no longer hurted was a waste.

Tao Qiuyi's pretty face immediately darkened, but she still didn't take the small bamboo tube. She glanced back at Han Ying, then looked back at Grandma Chen.

"Medicines can only realize their value when given to those who need them." Under Grandma Chen's surprised gaze, Tao Qiuyi asked calmly, "Grandma Chen, are you right?"

Applying medicine when the pain subsides is a waste of medicine—what kind of logic is that? This old lady thinks her medicine is some kind of miracle cure, believing that one application will cure it all.

Judging from her tone, Wei Jingyuan knew that the little woman was angry.

He was busy treating Grandpa Tao's injuries and didn't have time to comfort the young woman. He just hoped that Grandma Chen wouldn't add fuel to the fire.

"Yes, you're absolutely right." Grandma Chen realized her words were inappropriate and immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, I was being rude. I hope you don't mind."

"To be honest, I'm ashamed to say that I've lived to such an old age, yet I'm not as insightful as a young girl like you. I'm truly ashamed."

Grandma Chen is not an ungrateful person. Apologizing when she is wrong is only natural. Thanking someone for a favor is also only natural.

She thanked Tao Qiuyi again, then solemnly put the small bamboo tube into her pocket.

She could tell that this girl was a straightforward and honest person. She didn't play games; whatever she gave you, it was truly from the heart.

"You're welcome," Tao Qiuyi said. She had never met Grandma Chen before and wasn't familiar with her. Naturally, there was nothing to say, and no need to get angry.

She was angry because of the old man's leg injury, and because Han Ying had just said that the man had dragged the old man off the bed and kicked him.

Not wanting to make things awkward for both of them, Tao Qiuyi looked at Wei Jingyuan.

Wei Jingyuan was quite fast; in the short time it took her to say a few words to Grandma Chen, he had already cleaned Grandpa Tao's wound.

He took out the wound medicine Tao Qiuyi had given him from his pocket and sprinkled it evenly on the wound. He continued applying the medicine until it stopped bleeding, only to realize afterward that he didn't have any bandages on hand.

Wei Jingyuan turned to ask Grandma Chen if she had any clean cotton cloth at home. Before he could even ask, a roll of white gauze was handed to him.

Wei Jingyuan glanced up at Tao Qiuyi, then took the gauze without saying a word and began bandaging his wound.

It was more than ten minutes later when Wei Jingyuan finished bandaging Grandpa Tao's other injured leg.

After checking Grandpa Tao's pulse again and confirming that he was out of danger, he straightened up.

Seeing that Tao Qiuyi and Grandma Chen were both looking at him, Wei Jingyuan first gave Tao Qiuyi a reassuring look. Then he looked at Grandma Chen and said, "Don't worry, the old man is doing well."

"I've already applied medicine to the wound, and it will heal slowly over time. During this period, it cannot get wet, and you cannot get out of bed."

Hearing Wei Jingyuan say this, Tao Qiuyi's anger dissipated by half.

She was relieved to see that things were alright; the injuries could be treated gradually, and his body could recover slowly. As for those who had hurt him, she would deal with them eventually.

"Thank you, Dr. Wei, thank you so much." Grandma Chen clasped her hands together and thanked Wei Jingyuan with tears in her eyes.

But in my heart I was thinking, Dr. Wei said that Old Tao's condition was okay, so would he not make it through the night?

Moving closer to Tao Qiuyi, Wei Jingyuan whispered to her, "Don't worry, the old man is slowly getting better after taking your pills."

"I just checked his pulse to confirm, and it's much stronger than the first time."

"Mmm." Tao Qiuyi gave a soft "Mmm," indicating that she knew. Then she asked, "When will he wake up?" "He should wake up by tonight at the latest," Wei Jingyuan replied.

"Mmm," Tao Qiuyi responded softly, as if she didn't care at all.

Seeing her awkward expression, Wei Jingyuan didn't say anything more. He walked to the bedside and picked up the small bamboo tube that was on the bed; the powder for external injuries inside had been used up.

He put the small bamboo tube back into his pocket, thinking he would have Qiuqiu fill it up for him when he got home.

"Dr. Wei, is Old Tao alright?" After thinking for a moment, Grandma Chen finally asked the question that had been on her mind.

As soon as Grandma Chen asked the question, Wei Jingyuan and Tao Qiuyi both looked at her.

Grandma Chen was anxious, so she repeated what Aunt Lotus had told her before.

Aunt Hehua really dared to say that Grandpa Tao wouldn't make it through the night. Wei Jingyuan was about to explain Grandpa Tao's condition, but Tao Qiuyi was a step too late.

"She won't make it through tonight." After hearing Grandma Chen's words, Tao Qiuyi repeated these words. Her expression was complicated and unspeakable.

Grandma Chen nodded, "Yes, that's what she told me when she left. She also told me to go find Doctor Wei after dark to have Han Ying's injury treated."

"Aunt Hehua is a kind person, but she's not a doctor. Grandma Chen can just listen to what she says and forget about it. Wei Jingyuan has already given him..." Tao Qiuyi was still a little unaccustomed to addressing Grandpa Tao.

She paused before continuing, "Wei Jingyuan has already examined the old man and treated his wounds. He won't make it through the night, so Grandma Chen, please forget what I said."

“Qiuqiu is right. Grandma Chen should just pretend she didn’t hear anything about Grandpa not making it through tonight.” Wei Jingyuan agreed with Tao Qiuyi.

Only after both of them said so did Grandma Chen feel relieved. Suddenly, she remembered that Tao Qiuyi had called the woman "Aunt Hehua," who lived next door to the Huang family.

I overheard villagers chatting that Aunt Lotus used to take good care of Tao Qiuyi.

Grandma Chen was immediately embarrassed.

"Dr. Wei, is Grandpa Tao really alright? He'll get better, right?" Han Ying's timid voice rang out.

With just one sentence, the child successfully drew the attention of three adults to himself.

Suddenly being focused on by the eyes of three adults, Han Ying bit her lower lip shyly. Her large, watery eyes gazed intently at Wei Jingyuan.

Waiting for his answer.

Tao Qiuyi glanced at Han Ying once, then turned her gaze back to Grandpa Tao. The old man's breathing was steady, but his face was still deathly pale, making him look several years older.

Seeing the old man's miserable state, Tao Qiuyi could only sigh, lamenting the injustice of the world.

“You’re right, Grandpa Tao is alright now, he’ll get better.” Wei Jingyuan nodded in response to Han Ying’s question.

Han Ying said with a face full of joy, "Thank you, thank you Dr. Wei, thank you for saving Grandpa Tao. When I get better and can get out of bed, I will kowtow to you, I..."

"Don't talk nonsense," Wei Jingyuan interrupted Han Ying. "This isn't the old society, why are you kowtowing?"

Even if you're not related to them, you can kowtow to anyone you want without fear of being arrested and reprimanded for spreading feudal superstition.

"Then..." Han Ying hesitated. If he didn't kowtow to express his gratitude, how else could he thank his sister and Doctor Wei for saving Grandpa Tao's life?