The pastoral life of the grass tribe chief

Dragon Boat Festival.

The aroma of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) fills every household.

Lu Yao's parents were not home, so his older brother and sister-in-law made all the zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).

Lu Chong's older sister and younger sister returned to their parents' home, bringing zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) with them, and gave him a large bundle of them.

Lu Yang's parents also went to Huacheng. He didn't get a holiday, but his wife got three days off and then took two more days off to stay home and take care of their son. After making zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), she gave him a big bunch of them.

Lu Changping's wife also gave him a large bundle of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).

Li Yunpeng not only brought him a large bundle of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), but also several large pieces of songban (a type of rice cake).

The refrigerator was packed full, and since Lu Yao was home alone, he simply didn't cook. He ate steamed rice dumplings and glutinous rice cakes for every meal.

With his older brother and nephews and nieces helping out at the Shiquangou convenience store, he could focus on his own business.

Lu Yao scooped up a load of duckweed to feed the fish, and used the rest to feed the chickens, ducks and geese.

He came down from the tea mountain and saw his nephew, Lu Changsheng, playing with a blackbird by himself.

"Uncle Yao".

Lu Changsheng greeted Lu Yao with joy.

"When are you coming back? How many days off do you have?"

Lu Yao placed the wire basket and carrying pole under the chinaberry tree.

"Five-day holiday."

"I got on the highway at noon, got stuck in traffic for more than eight hours, and after returning, I took my wife and daughter to my parents-in-law's house before coming to have tea with you."

Lu Changsheng said.

"You sent your daughter to your in-laws' house, and then you got a death stare from your father."

Lu Yao could imagine what kind of scene it would be.

Back when his older brother sent his wife and one-year-old son to his in-laws' house for the summer vacation, his father didn't give his older brother a kind look for the entire summer.

Although his cousin loves his grandson, he is not a sexist and spoils his granddaughter rotten, wishing he could pluck the stars from the sky for her.

"That's right, I'm afraid that if I just linger in front of him for a moment, I'll be killed by his gaze."

"Now I truly understand what it means to have special affection for one's grandparents and grandchildren."

"If he had to choose between me and his daughter, he would kick me aside without hesitation."

Lu Changsheng said with lingering fear.

"Why did you bring rice dumplings? The refrigerator is full of them."

"I don't cook anymore. I eat zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) for every meal. I'm so sick of it."

When Lu Yao saw a bundle of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) on the coffee table, he couldn't help but shudder.

"I'm using plain white rice dumplings, which can be dipped in sugar or salt."

"If you like spicy food, you can dip it in chili sauce."

Lu Changsheng said.

Nowadays, young people will eat whatever they like, however it tastes good. How boring are those people who argue online about whether to eat sweet, savory, or spicy rice dumplings, to the point of throwing their phones and keyboards?

"You make the tea yourself first, I'll just rinse it with cold water."

Lu Yao took out the finest spring tea for his nephew and went to take a shower.

He now takes at least three or four showers a day, sometimes more.

"Uncle Yao, I've been having a toothache lately. My great-grandfather and grandfather aren't home. Do you have anything that can relieve the pain, preferably something to drink?"

After Lu Yao finished showering, Lu Changsheng asked him.

Let me see your teeth.

Lu Yaodao.

Lu Changsheng opened his mouth.

"Your toothache is caused by wind and heat rising upwards."

"Wait a moment, I'll go get some herbs to make you some tea."

Lu Yao noticed that his gums were red and swollen, and his teeth were loose, causing him unbearable pain when touched.

Then go to the bamboo shed where the grandparents live across the street to get the medicinal herbs.

Lu Changsheng followed curiously.

"Uncle Yao, do you hate my grandmother very much?"

Lu Changsheng mustered up his courage and asked him.

Why do you think that way?

Lu Yao looked at his nephew strangely.

"Actually, my whole family knows that my great-grandfather wanted to pass on the family's medical skills to you, but my grandmother tried her best to stop him, so my great-grandfather had no choice but to give up."

"I also think my grandma is being quite unreasonable in this matter. I've tried to persuade her many times, but she just won't listen to my advice."

Lu Changsheng dared not look him in the eye.

"If I really wanted to inherit the family's medical skills, do you think I'd be afraid of your grandmother?"

Lu Yao countered with a question.

"I'm not afraid."

Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Yao and finally shook his head.

He had never seen Lu Yao afraid of anyone.

If Lu Yao is determined to learn the family's medical skills, her grandmother has absolutely no way to stop her.

"If you like traditional Chinese medicine so much, why aren't you willing to inherit the family's medical skills?"

Before Lu Yao could say anything, Lu Changsheng asked him curiously.

"Because for me, whether I inherit or not makes no difference."

Lu Yaodao.

"Uncle Yao, are your medical skills even better than Great-Grandpa's?"

Lu Changsheng rarely lived in his hometown before and didn't know much about the people and things there.

Since his grandparents and parents moved back to their hometown last year, he has been going back there more often and has heard more about Lu Yao, almost all of which are praising Lu Yao.

Especially recently, Lu Yao's medical skills have become increasingly legendary, with many people saying that Lu Yao's medical skills not only far surpass those of his grandfather, but also those of his great-grandfather.

My great-grandfather was originally angry with my grandparents because of my grandmother's constant obstruction, but now his attitude has improved. Although he is still angry, he no longer ignores my grandparents.

After thinking it over, this is the most likely possibility.

Lu Yao's medical skills have surpassed those of his great-grandfather, and his great-grandfather's inner conflict has been resolved, so his resentment towards his grandparents has lessened.

Lu Yao didn't say anything, which was taken as tacit agreement.

The uncle and nephew arrived at the bamboo shed, and Lu Yao opened the door with a key.

To make it easier for the old man to get his medicine, he also placed a Chinese medicine cabinet here, storing some commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs.

Lu Yao took 5 grams of Angelica pubescens, 5 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, and 3 grams of Cimicifuga foetida, and cut them into small pieces.

After returning, put the herbs into the cup, pour in freshly boiled water, and cover the cup tightly.

"It can be drunk after soaking for about 15 to 20 minutes."

"Drink the herbal tea when it's slightly cooled. Like rinsing your mouth, hold a mouthful in your mouth for a moment before slowly swallowing."

"Drink it once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Once you feel better, you don't need to drink it anymore."

"Avoid spicy and heaty foods."

Lu Yao placed the prepared medicine in front of him.

Since Lu Changsheng had nothing better to do, he started scrolling through his phone.

Lu Yao took out a bottle of homemade chili sauce, dipped a white rice dumpling in it, and ate it. It was fragrant, numbing, and spicy.

When you get tired of one flavor, switching to another can be quite a unique experience.

"Your chili sauce is homemade, it looks delicious."

Lu Changsheng saw him eating one after another, and his mouth was watering.

"I forgot what I just said. You can't eat spicy food. If you like it, take the bottle home and eat it when your toothache is better."

As Lu Yao spoke, he devoured another zongzi.

Thinking of his excruciating toothache, Lu Changsheng immediately lost his appetite, drank the herbal tea, and went home.

At noon, Lu Yao didn't take a nap. Instead, he went into his space to dig up Solomon's Seal, remove the roots, wash it clean, and sun-dry it.

Busy times always fly by.

The weather can change in an instant.

Seeing that it was going to rain, Lu Yao dried a lot of good stuff and didn't dare to go far, so he stayed busy in the vegetable garden.

It started raining again at dusk, and it continued to rain on and off until after nine o'clock in the evening.

The convenience store in Shiquangou was also closed.

My elder brother and sister-in-law, along with my nephew and niece, were also busy and tired today, so they went home after sitting for eight o'clock.

With his parents not home and his brother and sister-in-law having gone back, Lu Yao stayed home obediently, refusing to go drinking with Lu Chong and the others.

He wasn't afraid of people stealing things; he was afraid that the thief would be bitten to death by the dog, and he would have to pay compensation.