The mother of the era is reborn to support her cannon fodder children!

Chapter 171 "Report it immediately!"

Gu Chenghuai was able to suppress his curiosity and not ask, and Lin Zhao was happy to play dumb, without even having to think of a reason, which made her very comfortable.

Under the moonlight, the young couple strolled leisurely, the warm breeze caressing their faces, feeling very comfortable.

As they approached their doorstep, Gu Chenghuai solemnly said, "Zhaozhao, I don't ask you to do anything earth-shattering; your safety is the most important thing to me."

Lin Zhao looked up at him, her eyes sparkling and captivating. "I know, I'm not stupid."

"Yes, Zhao Zhao is the smartest." Gu Chenghuai's lips curled slightly.

Limited by the times, he couldn't imagine that Lin Zhao had any magical thing on her body, and only thought that she liked to go to the black market.

That's not surprising—the black market these days is a mixed bag; with a bit of luck, you can even find ginseng, so what's so strange about finding oddly shaped seeds?
When Meng Jiusi received the prescriptions his sister had collected, he was overjoyed, like a mouse crawling into a rice jar, his face beaming with happiness.

He didn't rush to study these things; he took care of the matter Zhaozhao had entrusted to him first.

Iron bone herb (Hydrocotyle vulgaris) can treat all kinds of bone injuries.

That sounds incredibly powerful.

If it could really be made, how many people could benefit?
Grandpa Meng, who also had a research spirit, joined in as well.

The iron-boned houttuynia cordata grows quickly, with buds sprouting one after another in the porcelain pot, enough to keep the grandfather and grandson busy.

For several days in a row, Meng Jiusi spent his time either working or studying the medicinal effects of the iron-bone houttuynia cordata.

Lin Zhao sent medicinal herbs several times in succession.

Hard work pays off.

Finally, one late night, Meng Jiusi managed to concoct several tubes of ointment.

Upon receiving the news, Lin Zhao couldn't wait until nightfall and secretly went to find her fourth brother.

"Fourth Brother, did it work?" She couldn't contain her excitement and anticipation.

"Yes." Meng Jiusi nodded, his tone cautious. "It's been tested on rabbits, and the results are excellent. On humans... we haven't tried it yet."

Lin Zhao happily stuffed several tubes of ointment into her bag. "Your brother-in-law said he has a solution. I'm going to find him now."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jiusi breathed a sigh of relief.

He trusted Gu Chenghuai.

Since it was daytime, and he was afraid of running into people, he didn't dare let his sister stay any longer and urged her to leave quickly.

Lin Zhao stuffed a bag of purple sweet potato and yam cakes into Jingmo's hand to sweeten the mouths of her two nephews before happily leaving.

She sought out Gu Chenghuai.

"Commander Gu, Comrade Gu, could you do me a favor?" Lin Zhao placed her hand on Gu Chenghuai's shoulder, kneading it intermittently. The man's muscles were firm and hard, making her hand ache from the kneading.

Gu Chenghuai took her hand and applied slight pressure. Lin Zhao's body swayed slightly, and she felt a clever force pass through her, then landed steadily next to him.

Good guy.

"What's the deal?"

Lin Zhao carefully took out several tubes of ointment, her bright smile revealing a hint of pride. "The medicine's ready! Fourth Brother tested it on rabbits, and it worked really well. We still need to find someone to try it on. Do you have a way?"

This matter.

Gu Chenghuai nodded. "Leave it to me."

Seeing that Zhao Zhao was anxious, he didn't delay. He took the ointment, got on his bicycle, and rushed to the county.

He went directly to Yang Yunzhi.

After hearing the whole story, Yang Junzhi was dumbfounded.

His expression was strange. "When did you switch careers to become a barefoot doctor? What, a soldier who doesn't work in medicine isn't a good soldier??"

Gu Chenghuai punched his comrade on the shoulder, "Stop talking nonsense. I'm just a gofer. The one who made this drug was... someone else."

My fourth brother-in-law has a special status, so I can't say much about him for now.

Then, he explained the expected effects of the ointment.

Upon hearing this, Yang Junzhi's face hardened, and he stared at the ointment with a solemn expression.

"If what you say is true, this medicine could be very useful." Every year, how many promising young soldiers are forced to leave the army due to arm and leg injuries? If this medicine is real, how many elite soldiers can be retained?
Gu Chenghuai knew this, "I have confidence."

He trusted his fourth brother-in-law's medical skills.

Let’s get down to business.

After seeing Gu Chenghuai off, Yang Junzhi immediately went to his father-in-law, who held a high position, to report the matter. The ointment was then delivered to the hospital's senior management.

The drug trial was initiated immediately.

The hospital's first choice for trial participants was veterans who had retired due to injuries.

Li Song was selected from the list.

The consent of the family is required for drug trials. Li Song told Li Fen about this.

"Is there any danger?" Li Fen asked after a long silence.

No new drug is without risk.

Nobody dares to guarantee it!

Li Song didn't want to lie to his older sister, so he remained silent.

“…There’s danger.” Li Fen wasn’t too surprised; nothing in this world is ever completely safe.

She picked up a pen and signed the consent form.

The thin piece of paper was handed back to Li Song.

"Go if you want to. I know you've already made up your mind." Li Fen smiled. "You've always been decisive and fearless since you were little. I couldn't stop you even if I wanted to."

Li Song felt a pang of sadness. "Sister, I'm sorry..."

"What are you saying? I'm so proud of you." Li Fen knew that some things always had to be stepped up by someone.

"Ah Song, you have to tell Xiang Xiang about this, tell her everything clearly."

"Xiangxiang is your girlfriend, you can't hide this from her."

She also wanted her younger brother to have more to worry about, and to think more about his safe return.

My sister and my wife are ultimately different.

Li Song nodded. "I understand."

Time was of the essence, so he handed in the consent form and rushed to the Dongfeng Brigade for his first official visit. He was carrying several items in his hands.

The Lin family finally met Li Song, whom Zhao Zhao had mentioned.

The young man had clear features and an upright posture; apart from a slight inconvenience in his legs, he was in good health.

Everyone had a good impression of him.

Seeing that Li Song had something to say to Yuan Xiang alone, Lin Heling invited his family members to go inside first, leaving the two of them to talk in the courtyard.

Yuan Xiang was startled when her boyfriend suddenly showed up at her door.

Seeing his solemn expression, her heart also tightened, and she looked at him hesitantly.

Li Song said apologetically, "Comrade Yuan, I received a notice from the hospital that I need to try a new drug, which is said to cure my foot. My condition just meets the requirements. My sister has already signed the consent form, and I've also asked for leave from work. I'll be admitted to the hospital tomorrow. It's urgent, and I just finished up and came to tell you..."

Yuan Xiang was completely confused. "What drug trial? Is it dangerous?"

"To be honest, there are definitely some risks," Li Song said frankly. "But they shouldn't be too big. The worst that could happen is that this leg is completely useless."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Xiang's face turned pale instantly.

"It's that serious?!" she blurted out, swallowing back the words she wanted to say to him not to go.

A sudden surge of warmth filled my heart. "Is it at the county hospital? I'll go with you tomorrow!"

She paused for a moment, then asked softly, "Can...can I go with you?"

Li Song was taken aback.

I didn't expect her to react this way.

He had thought she would try to dissuade him, or resent him for choosing to take risks instead of living a peaceful life. To his surprise, she was willing to accompany him.

A warm current quietly flowed through my heart.

"No need to trouble yourself, you go about your business..."

Yuan Xiang glared at him. "What do I have to do? I know what's important and what's urgent! I'll go with you if I can."

Seeing that his partner genuinely cared, Li Song didn't refuse and said, "Okay."

Since they weren't engaged yet, it wouldn't be appropriate for them to talk for too long. A short while later, Li Song took his leave. After he left, Yuan Xiang told the Lin family everything about the drug trial.

Lin Heling's eyes flickered slightly. "Hmm?" She subconsciously looked at Lin Shifan, only to meet San'er's suddenly bright eyes.

Lin Shifan clenched his fist excitedly.

That must be what he was thinking, otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen!
He looked regretfully at his still-healing leg—if only his legs were agile! He could rush to find Zhao Zhao and ask her what was going on!
Upon hearing that Yuan Xiang was going to the county tomorrow, Song Xiwei didn't ask any further questions. She turned around, went back into the house, grabbed some banknotes, and handed them to her, saying, "Take these banknotes."

"Auntie..." Yuan Xiang hurriedly tried to refuse.

Song Xiwei pressed down on her hand, "Take it!"

The tone left no room for doubt.

Yuan Xiang dared not move again.

"Don't be so formal with me! During the few days your uncle and I were away, you took care of everything, both inside and outside the house. I treat you like my own child, so don't be distant with us either," Song Xiwei said.

The rest of the Lin family didn't say a word, mainly because Yuan Xiang had been a great help since he arrived.
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Lin Zhao was unaware that Xiangxiang's boyfriend was among the people who tested the drug.

After hearing Gu Chenghuai talk about the drug trial, she asked eagerly, "Can I go and take a look?"

"Why are you looking at this?" Gu Chenghuai's eyes flashed with helplessness.

He patted his wife's head, his voice gentle, "What's so interesting about drug trials? I'll relay any developments to you."

Lin Zhao: Can you please stop coaxing Yaobao like that and patting her head?

She tried to pull Gu Chenghuai's hand away, intending to throw it aside, but seeing his long, slender fingers and distinct knuckles, Lin Zhao's hand fetish kicked in, and she couldn't bear to throw it away, only gently putting his hand down.

A barely perceptible smile spread across Gu Chenghuai's eyes.

"Can retelling be the same as seeing it with your own eyes?" Lin Zhao insisted.

"If it really works, I want to send it to my third brother as soon as possible."

Her mother secretly told her that her third brother's leg hurt terribly every night. He was so good at enduring pain, but ever since his leg injury, he has been tossing and turning at night, unable to sleep soundly.

Given all this, how could she not be anxious?

Seeing his wife's insistence, Gu Chenghuai finally relented, "Alright, I'll take you tomorrow."

Lin Zhao was overjoyed.

"Tomorrow morning or afternoon?"

Fortunately, Gu Chenghuai asked one more question and found out the exact time: "In the morning."

"Okay, let's eat and then head out." Lin Zhao made the arrangements. "After visiting the county hospital, we'll also stop by the supply and marketing cooperative. I haven't seen Sister Fen and the others for a few days."

Gu Chenghuai had no objection.

That evening, Yu Bao and Heng Bao learned that their parents were going to the county the next day, and they both expressed their desire to go too.

Lin Zhao shook her head and discussed it with the children.

"Mom and Dad have important business to attend to tomorrow, so it's inconvenient for them to take you with them."

It's not appropriate for children with low immunity to go to the hospital.

Yu Bao was the most considerate. Although disappointed, she didn't make a fuss. Her voice was clear and crisp: "Okay, we won't go. Li Bao and I will go to work in the fields."

"I want to go to the fields too," Hengbao immediately chimed in, then made a request to his mother, "Mom, I want to drink soda!"

Why not go to his father? Gu Chenghuai won't spoil him!
Lin Zhao agreed, "Okay, I'll buy it for you."

Then he asked the older child, "Where's Yu Bao? What does he want?"

"I want a soft drink too." Yu Bao didn't want anything else.

"it is good."

Yu Bao's eyes lit up when he remembered the photos taken at the zoo. He reminded her, "Mom, don't forget to pick up the photos. I promised to let Li Bao and Mao Dan'er see the peacock photos."

"I remember, I won't forget," Lin Zhao said.

"Lie down and go to sleep. I'll make pumpkin porridge tomorrow morning," she urged. The twins were already fast asleep, but the other twins were still wide awake; the older the children get, the harder they are to soothe.

Tonight it's Yu Bao's turn to sleep on the top bunk. He nimbly climbed up the wooden ladder, lay down, pulled the small blanket over his stomach, glanced at Lin Zhao, and then closed his eyes, but a smile quietly crept onto his lips.

Lin Zhao poked his cheek. "What are you laughing about? Go to sleep."

Yu Bao rolled over, facing her mother, her chubby little face full of smiles, as sweet as if she had eaten a bag of cotton candy.

"I want to hear a story."

Hengbao immediately raised her voice: "I want to hear it too."

Yu Bao poked his head out from the top bunk, "Keep your voice down, don't wake Qian Bao and Yao Bao."

Hengbao quickly pulled the blanket up to cover half of his face, his eyes darting around.

Lin Zhao didn't scold her son. Instead, she took out a comic book, sat down on the wooden stool by the bed, and began to read it slowly.

Before long, the two boys fell into a deep sleep.

the next day.

Lin Zhao cooked a pot of sweet pumpkin porridge and steamed several trays of buns. After the family had breakfast, they sent their four children to the old house, and the couple headed to the county.

Upon arriving at the county hospital, the two went straight to the second floor.

Inside the ward, soldiers waiting to participate in drug trials were already inside, and doctors and nurses were coming in one after another.

"Click!"

The door was locked from the inside.

Lin Zhao had just reached the top of the stairs, and before she even got there, she spotted a familiar figure. Her face lit up with surprise. "Sister Xiangxiang?"

Yuan Xiang was also stunned. "Zhao Zhao? What are you doing here?"

Thinking her cousin wasn't feeling well, she immediately looked worried and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

"No, I'm fine," Lin Zhao explained. "Something else came up. Sis, what are you doing here?"

Hearing that she was alright, Yuan Xiang breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at the tightly closed ward door, her brows furrowing involuntarily. "Comrade Li is inside trying out the medicine, I... I can't rest easy..."

"What a coincidence?!" Lin Zhao exclaimed in surprise.

"Comrade Li... is he a participant in the drug trial?" she asked.

Yuan Xiang looked at her, "...Yes, what's wrong?"

"No, it's nothing," Lin Zhao comforted her cousin. "Don't worry, everything will be alright."

Yuan Xiang felt that her cousin's reaction was a bit strange, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it, so she didn't ask any further.

Just as the two were talking, a few muffled groans and gasps came intermittently from the ward.

Yuan Xiang couldn't help but move forward a few steps, standing on tiptoe, trying to peek through the crack in the tightly closed door.

Unfortunately, nothing could be seen.

Li Song's voice could not be heard either.

She clenched her fists nervously.

Lin Zhao's heart clenched as she was affected by her reaction, and she looked up at Gu Chenghuai beside her, "How long will it take to get a result?"

The man in the white shirt stood tall and straight, his expression calm. "Soon."

He had already asked around before coming, so it wouldn't take too much effort.

"Sit down and wait, don't rush."

Lin Zhao sat down on a bench in the corridor and gestured for Yuan Xiang to sit down as well. Yuan Xiang forced a smile, shook her head, and said she really couldn't sit still.

Time slips away little by little.

Gradually, a few more people appeared in the corridor, some standing, some squatting, and some pacing back and forth. No one spoke, only occasionally glancing up at the tightly closed door, their eyes filled with anxiety.

I don't know how much time has passed.

With a soft click, the ward door opened.

Doctors and nurses in white coats were the first to come out. They all had stiff expressions, looked dazed, and their steps were somewhat unsteady.

They looked as if they had witnessed the birth of some incredible miracle drug!
Seeing the doctors' distraught yet undeniably shocked expressions, Yuan Xiang felt a sudden pang of unease. She rushed forward, her voice trembling.

"How is my boyfriend? Is he alright?!"

As if startled by her voice, the leading doctor suddenly came to his senses. His face turned bright red with excitement, and his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness, filled with an almost fanatical excitement.

Without even glancing at anyone else, he strode quickly toward the office.

At that moment, he had only one thought on his mind: he had to report this amazing good news immediately!
(End of this chapter)