Stunning Check-in: A Carefree Life Begins in the Countryside

Xia An escorted the four women back home. Not long after returning to the Xie family, Xie Weiguo walked in.

"Xia, are you free?"

Xia An was slightly taken aback.

Immediately, he shook his head and smiled, "Uncle Xie, just say what you need to say. This formality makes me a little uncomfortable."

Xie Weiguo sat down, smiled, and said, "Then I won't beat around the bush. We intend to set up a clinic and would like to ask for your help."

"help?"

Xia An's expression shifted slightly. "Uncle Xie, how exactly will you help?"

Xie Weiguo's expression turned slightly serious as he directly presented the points the three had discussed:

"We will set up a clinic in the village and hire you to practice medicine and manage the clinic's affairs."

"Except for spring planting and autumn harvest, you don't need to work at other times, and you'll still get full marks."

Hearing this, Xia An was somewhat tempted. Wasn't this the effect of demonstrating his medical skills?

Although he now has three times the physical strength and is not afraid of working in the fields, it is indeed very tiring.

This opportunity has undoubtedly given him a good excuse to slack off.

Xia An hesitated for a moment, then said, "Uncle Xie, I'm very willing to serve the team, but there are a few small issues I need to clarify."

"Go on," Xie Weiguo nodded, his expression calm, showing no surprise.

"Firstly, since I am a village doctor serving the team members, I will not charge consultation fees."

Xie Weiguo's eyes flickered slightly; he had thought Xia An would use this opportunity to collect some consultation fees.

After all, although the neighboring Lijiatun and Fenggoutun did not have health clinics, they both had barefoot doctors.

The team members were charged for each medical consultation, not to mention the cost of medicine.

"Secondly, when I have time, I'll go to the vicinity of the village or even the mountains to collect medicinal herbs, which I'll then store at the clinic."

"These medicinal herbs are free, but if I hunt any game in the mountains, I can handle it all."

Xie Weiguo looked at him in surprise. This kid wouldn't even charge for the medicinal herbs?

But upon hearing his last sentence, Xie Weiguo couldn't help but frown slightly, "The mountains are too dangerous, I don't recommend you go."

"Uncle Xie, I have some hunting experience, so you don't need to worry about safety when we go into the mountains."

Xia An explained.

Xie Weiguo gave him a deep look, then pondered for a moment.

"Besides Luo Jun and Luo Hui, there are four other hunters in the village. If you really want to go, you can go with them."

"If they think you're capable of going into the mountains, I won't stop you from going."

"But I still suggest you stay on the outskirts and don't go too deep. The village hasn't had a doctor for many years."

Seeing that he was backing down, Xia An smiled and nodded, "I'll do whatever Uncle Xie says."

"Is there anything else?"

Xie Weiguo asked,

Now Xia An is suffering from both problems. Is this kid really that enlightened?

He wondered to himself, "Am I really overthinking this?"

Xia An pondered for a moment, then glanced at Xie Weiguo and said:

"Finally, some team members, like Uncle Xie, have illnesses that require significant time, effort, money, and precious medicinal herbs to cure completely."

"What I can do is acupuncture and supplement with medication to relieve their pain. I hope everyone understands this."

Hearing this, Xie Weiguo was slightly taken aback, then shook his head and smiled, "The best thing is that you can help us relieve our pain."

"I'm here to thank you on behalf of the veteran team members from Anping Village."

Xia An nodded. "Uncle Xie, you're too kind. This is my duty as a village doctor."

"Good, good," Xie Weiguo said with a satisfied smile, "Any other questions?"

That's all.

Xia An shook his head and said, "My main concerns are the latter two: firstly, the lack of medicinal herbs."

"Secondly, I was worried that the team members would actually come after me with the idea of ​​curing chronic and difficult-to-treat diseases."

"Do they dare?"

Xie Weiguo glared, "Whoever dares to do that, I'll be the first to not let them get away with it."

He was well aware of Xia An's concerns.

However, even the county hospital couldn't handle complex and difficult cases, let alone the commune hospital; providing relief was already considered quite good.

Now that Xia An has this ability, if someone were to use difficult and complicated cases to make things difficult for Xia An, their team leaders would be the first to object.

"Since Uncle Xie has said so, I'll accept this task."

Xia An smiled and said, "Leave the clinic to me, I guarantee you won't be disappointed, Uncle Xie."

"Okay, okay."

Xie Weiguo patted Xia An on the shoulder with delight, feeling quite gratified.

Regardless of what Xia An thinks, the three points he has raised so far are all beneficial to Anping Village.

For Xia An, not charging for consultations or medicines would definitely result in a loss.

This kid, I really don't know what to say.

Xie Weiguo pondered for a moment, then said, "Should I arrange for two people to help you?"

Xia An's heart stirred slightly, and the images of Shen Nian'an and others inexplicably flashed through her mind, but she shook her head.

"No need for now. Uncle Xie can ask for help when I get too busy."

"It will be all right."

Xie Weiguo nodded.

At that moment, Xia An thought of something and casually said, "Uncle Xie, if the clinic is to be newly built, I suggest it be located closer to me."

Xie Weiguo smiled and nodded, "We've discussed it. If you agree, the clinic will be built next to your house, and construction will start together."

"The clinic was funded by the Anping Village collective and built with assistance from the commune, but you'll be in charge from now on. Do you have any requests?"

Xia An hesitated for a moment, then said, "Winter is cold, so it's important to keep warm for both me and the patients. A heated brick bed in the clinic is a must."

"We also need a pharmacy, and it would be even better if we could have a medicine cabinet."

"The yard needs to be larger, and the walls lower, so it's easier to dry the medicinal herbs."

"As for the rest, Uncle Xie, you can handle it as you see fit."

"Okay," Xie Weiguo nodded, "I've got it. You should get some rest."

"By the way, there will be an oxcart going to the commune at five o'clock tomorrow morning. You can go with it, but it will cost one cent per trip."

"Thank you for reminding me, Uncle."

Xia An nodded and smiled.

Seeing that Xie Weiguo was about to leave, Xia An quickly said, "Uncle Xie, wait."

"Is there anything else?"

Xie Weiguo turned his head, his eyes filled with doubt.

Xia An smiled. "Uncle Xie told me to rest early. Are you planning to rest now?"

"Of course," Xie Weiguo nodded, then said helplessly, "Farmers like us are busy tomorrow."

Hearing this, Xia An smiled and asked, "Has Uncle Xie forgotten about acupuncture?"

Xie Weiguo's eyes lit up. "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have completely forgotten. You're really something, kid!"

"Absolutely."

Xia An laughed and said, "Uncle Xie, just lie down and leave your underwear on."